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General| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Optical Tube Length | 432 mm (17 in) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.67 kg (12.5 lbs) |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm (81x) |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
Step-by-step guide for setting up the Ultima 8 telescope, including tripod, wedge, and finderscope.
Instructions for properly setting up the Celestron field tripod for maximum stability and rigidity.
Procedure for securely attaching the telescope wedge to the tripod head using provided bolts.
Detailed explanation of the PEC function for learning and improving telescope tracking accuracy.
Steps for orienting the telescope and finding celestial objects for observation at night.
Crucial process for aligning the telescope's axis with Earth's rotation for accurate tracking.
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