{"product_id":"used-celestron-edgehd-800-ota-w-focus-motor","title":"Used Celestron EdgeHD 800 OTA w\/Focus Motor","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRICE DROP:  Was $1000, now just $750!  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an 8\" EdgeHD OTA in only fair condition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe optics are smudged on a portion of the inside of the corrector plate\u003c\/span\u003e.  See the photos.  The outside body is worn and has minor scratches that can be seen in the images. It includes a Celestron focus motor, a Telrad base, a dew shield, and a Bathinov mask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOWEVER, \u003cstrong\u003ethe smudging can be cleaned\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Take a look at the very last photo.  We took the Fastar secondary mirror out, and got inside with a Kimwipe and some cleaning solution.  We were able to clean a streak around the inside.  If you are willing to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etake the corrector plate off and clean\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the inside, we believe you will be able to fully clean this and get yourself \u003cem\u003ean incredible bargain\u003c\/em\u003e in the process, at much less than HALF PRICE.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMind you, taking the corrector plate off is not for the faint of heart.  Celestron precisely aligns these at the factory.  You have to be very careful to put it back on in the exact same orientation it was when you took it off.  You can do this by putting a mark on the tube and a mark on the corrector plate before removing the corrector plate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt does not include the standard 9x50 finder, diagonal, or eyepiece.  We have discounted the price accordingly to reflect this, as well as because of the condition issues discussed above.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not have the shipping boxes for this, so this available for in-store pickup only. There are no returns on this item.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience our best optical performance with EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 95-micron mesh filter allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile design accommodates 3 focal ratios: native f\/10, f\/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f\/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Universe in HD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Astrograph Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany optical designs that advertise themselves as \"astrographs\" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor of a digital camera. EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn more about EdgeHD technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars, but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror clutches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube vents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 95-micron micromesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastar versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- EdgeHD is the most versatile imaging telescope available today. At its native f\/10, you can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A Barlow gives you added power for high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar imaging. All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third party lens accessory for ultra-fast f\/2 wide field imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery EdgeHD that ships has been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component, but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astroimages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eAperture (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e203.2 mm (8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eCGE Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eN\/A; base only\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e2032 mm (80 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1 ...\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e480 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Comp...\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e843 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e29 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eEdgeHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e17 in (432 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e14 lbs (6.35 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstructio...\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e11%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e2.7 in (69 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.5563%;\"\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0826%;\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49385678995715,"sku":"U2603-SZ-91030-XLT","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/original-187.jpg?v=1773950714","url":"https:\/\/milehighastro.com\/products\/used-celestron-edgehd-800-ota-w-focus-motor","provider":"Mile High Astronomy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}