Built with a large aperture and long focal length, the Celestron 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly is a powerful astronomical tool that remains manageable and portable. The Maksutov design exchanges the conventional front corrector plate of a Schmidt with a convex meniscus lens, resulting in a smaller secondary mirror that limits obstruction and increases contrast while eliminating the need for periodic collimation. This modified optical path results in a slower focal ratio and narrower field of view versus a similar Schmidt, but the optical benefits, when coupled with the larger aperture and StarBright XLT coating system, make this an ideal scope for making detailed solar, lunar, and planetary observations, while being able to resolve deep-sky objects like stars, clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

180mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA    2700mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio    Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount    NexStar+ GoTo Hand Controller    40,000+ Database, User-Defined Objects

• 180mm f/15 aperture is ideal for near and deep-sky objects
• Long 2700mm focal length
• Front convex meniscus lens corrects spherical and chromatic aberrations as well as comas (off-axis aberrations) across the entire field of view
• Smaller secondary mirror versus Schmidt-Cassegrains reduces obstructions and increases contrast
• StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission to ensure images are bright, with accurate color rendition, crisp sharpness, and enhanced contrast
• Resolution: 0.64 arcsec (Rayleigh), 0.52 arcsec (Dawes)
• Internal primary mirror focus
• 2"-diameter visual back accepts larger eyepieces and accessories

• Requires mount and tripod for proper use
• Vixen-style dovetail plate
• Weight: 19 pounds including OTA, dovetail plate, finder, diagonal, and eyepiece

Eyepiece:

• 2" barrel diameter
• Accepts most 2" astronomical filters
• 28mm eyepiece yields 96x power

Diagonal:

• 2" snout and eyepiece holder
• 90° angle places head in a comfortable viewing position
• Star configuration corrects image horizontally for terrestrial use
• 2-to-1.25" reducer adapter allows the use of smaller eyepieces

Finderscope:

• Relatively low 8x magnification provides a wide field of view for easier alignment and faster star-hopping navigation
• 50mm aperture helps resolve dimmer objects that dot finders cannot

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can a Cell Phone be hooked up for pictures?

A: Yes a Smartphone can be attached to this Scope with an Adapter.

Q: 2. Can a t adapter be used with this to take pictures with camera?

A: Yes you can,

Q: 3. Can i use this with a PC laptop instead of smartphone?

A: Hi,The telescope works through the free app SkyPortal, which is downloadable on iPhone or iPad or android phones. No app is made for pc or laptop as of my recollection. Good luck

Q: 4. Where I view stars there is no internet or cellular service. Can this telescope still track without an internet connection?

A: It utilizes an integrated antenna to emit a local Wi-Fi signal so you can control the mount via direct wireless connection with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets running the free SkyPortal app. Tracking Rates: Sidereal, solar, and lunar; automatic tracking for near- and deep-sky objects

Q: 5. Does this include the mount and computer? That is, does it include everything listed in the description? It says that it's OTA.

A: The Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" EdgeHD Telescope BH #CEAVX925EHDK • MFR #12033 comes with: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) Celestron Luminos 23mm Eyepiece (2") 9x50 Finderscope 2" 90° Star Diagonal 1.25" Eyepiece Reducer Adapter Limited 2-Year Warranty Celestron Advanced VX GoTo German Equatorial Mount Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray Counterweight Bar 12 lb Counterweight Hand Controller Holder NexStar+ Hand Controller 12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Cord Declination Motor Cable Limited 2-Year Warranty Celestron 12-Pound Counterweight for Advanced VX Two-Year Limited Warranty Yes it comes with the mount and tripod.

Q: 6. What solar filter will fit this scope?

A: Alpine Astronomical 100mm Baader AstroSolar BDSF 3.8 White-Light Digital Solar Filter for Telescopes BH #ALBDSF100 • MFR #BDSF-100 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348139-REG/alpine_astronomical_bdsf_100_baader_3_8_od_digital.html

Q: 7. Is the mirror parabolic?

A: Yes, the Celestron Advanced VX 8 200mm f/5 GoTo Reflector Telescope BH #CEAVX8NK • MFR #32062 has a parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image

Q: 8. Is the dovetail compatible with AVX mount?

A: Yes the Celestron C6-A-XLT CG-5 6" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is compatible with the Celestron Advanced VX GoTo German Equatorial Mount.

Q: 9. hi, can i use celestron starseeker camera and celestron gps device with that scope? thank you.

A: You can connect Celestron's SkySync GPS unit, NexImage and Skyris imaging cameras to the AstroFi 102mm telescope.

Q: 10. a) Can we use a power adapter (dc/AC/Car) with this if battery runs out ? If yes, which model ?

A: Yes, there are a couple power options for this. One can use the Celestron AC to DC Power Adapter, BH #CEACDCPA (https://bhpho.to/3yhjx6R). One can also use the Celestron Car Battery Adapter (25'/7.7 m), BH #CECBAU2000 (https://bhpho.to/3vNHf98).