Celestron C8 XLT Optical Tube Assembly 8 Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope OTA with StarBright XLT Coatings

Product Description

The Celestron C8 XLT Optical Tube Assembly is one of the most iconic and widely used 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes in the world. Known for its excellent balance of portability and performance, it provides powerful light-gathering capability while remaining compact enough for field and observatory use.

Its 8-inch aperture delivers detailed views of lunar surface features, planetary cloud bands, Saturn’s rings, and deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies. The long focal length and f/10 optical design make it especially well-suited for high-magnification planetary imaging and deep-sky astrophotography when paired with a stable equatorial mount.

Equipped with Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings, the C8 XLT enhances light transmission and contrast, producing brighter and more detailed images across a wide range of astronomical targets. It is compatible with a wide variety of mounts, reducers, and astrophotography accessories, making it a versatile core OTA for advanced setups.

Specifications

• Model: Celestron C8 XLT OTA
• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT)
• Aperture: 8 inches (203mm)
• Focal Length: 2032mm
• Focal Ratio: f/10
• Telescope Type: Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
• Optical Coating: StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
• Usage: Planetary imaging, deep-sky astrophotography, visual astronomy
• Compatibility: EQ mounts, Alt-Az mounts (with tracking)
• Focus System: Primary mirror focusing system
• Construction: Lightweight aluminum optical tube

What’s Inside the Box

• 1 × Celestron C8 XLT Optical Tube Assembly
• 1 × CG-5 / CGE Dovetail Bar (variant dependent)
• 1 × 6×30 Optical Finderscope
• 1 × 25mm Eyepiece
• 1 × 1.25″ Star Diagonal
• 1 × Visual Back Adapter
• 1 × Instruction Manual
• 1 × Original Packaging Box