my (first) telescope

It was like a dream come true, finding this telescope on sale at Efston Science. It was the type I wanted given my varied interests. Stu helped me, in the back of his Jeep, bring it home.



type: catadioptric (compound) / Schmidt-Cassegrain
make: Celestron
model: SP-C8
sighting finder scope: optical, 6x30, 7°, integrated reticule

viewing equipment: Celestron visual back; Celestron 90° mirror star diagonal; 1¼" shaft; one eyepiece

mount type: equatorial with counterweights
mount accessories:

• polar axis scope and illuminated reticule
• bubble level
• no motors included

tripod: wood with triangle table

eyepiece(s):

• Celestron 26mm Plössl

accessories:

• trunk case for the OTA
• triangular plastic case for the mirror, eyepiece, etc.
• user guide: Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Super Polaris C8 Instructions

technical info:

• focal length: 2000mm
• aperture: 8"
• focal ratio: f/10
• minimum / maximum magnification: 29x / 400x