Celestron RASA 8 203/400 Newton Advanced VX GoTo

The fastest way to deep-sky photos

The Celestron RASA 8 Advanced VX is a pure astrograph: built for photography, not for viewing. The 203mm Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph operates at f/2.0 with a focal length of 400mm. That means extremely short exposures: in 30 to 60 seconds, you can capture nebulae and star fields that classic systems take minutes for.

Camera in front, no eyepiece

A RASA has the camera at the focal plane on the front of the tube; an eyepiece doesn't fit on it intentionally. The design is optimized for astro cameras with small to medium-sized sensors and delivers pinpoint stars across the entire field. Those who want to observe and photograph visually should choose an EdgeHD; those who want maximum photographic results per minute should choose the RASA.

The Advanced VX: Built for Photography

The Advanced VX is a German equatorial GoTo mount with a 13.6 kg payload capacity, NexStar+ hand controller with over 40,000 objects, All-Star Polar Alignment for polar alignment without visibility of Polaris, periodic error correction (PPEC), and an autoguider port. The mount operates on 12V; a powertank is the logical addition. Thanks to f/2.0, the demands on tracking accuracy remain mild: short subs tolerate small deviations.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube RASA 8 (203/400, f/2.0)
• Advanced VX GoTo Mount with NexStar+ Hand Controller
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• Camera adapters for focal plane
• Counterweight

Recommended accessory

• The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT The mount feeds all night in the field.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the telescopes for astrophotography or the full range on the Celestron merk Page. You can read more background information about the merk in the Celestron merk Guide.