Celestron

Vintage black-tube C8 SCT with clock drive on wedge and tripod, w/Telrad

SKU: U2610-KK-91024



  • Sale
  • $500.00
  • Regular price $1,099.95

NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED
STORE PICKUP ONLY
SELECT PICK UP AT CHECKOUT

See It In Person - On Display In Our Showroom!

SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE - In Store Only

Not Returnable Please note that used items are not returnable.

Condition: This is a vintage classic C8 with a black tube.  We estimate this scope is from between the late eighties through the mid-nineties, when the previous owner acquired it.  It is in very good condition: the optics are clean, with no scratches.  There is a minimal amount of dust on the corrector plate that won't affect your views or use of the scope.  The body of the tube and fork arms are also unmarked. The wedge and tripod are in good shape.  
This is the fork-mounted OTA with clock drive, with an EQ wedge and a lightweight tripod.  It includes a Telrad, visual back, diagonal, and a couple of vintage eyepieces.  One eyepiece has no markings on it whatsoever; the other is a 40mm Rini.  

Everything seems to work just as it should:  the clock drive makes noise when you plug it in (although you will probably want to get a fresh 9V battery in the power source); the focus knob turns appropriately; the RA knob moves the scope in the RA axis. 
There is no shipping available for this item; this is for in-store purchase only.  


  • 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly on wedge and tripod
  • 2032 mm focal length (f/10)

Specifications

Aperture (mm) 203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length 2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio 10
Highest Useful Magnification 480 x
Light Gathering Power (Comp... 843 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14
Lowest Useful Magnification 29 x
Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Tube Celestron black tube
Optical Tube Length 17 in (432 mm)
Optical Tube Weight 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)
Resolution (Dawes) 0.57 arc seconds
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.69 arc seconds
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 9.77%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 2.5 in (64 mm)
Barcode: