Celestron 8" Advanced VX part 1: unboxing the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and equatorial mount

Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerised Telescope (part 1) Optics Central's astrophotography specialist, Bill, unboxes a Celestron Advanced VX 8" Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, in preparation for assembling it. Specifications of the telescope and mount: Scope: 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly Aluminum Optical Tube Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings 2032 mm focal length (f/10) 25 mm eyepiece included (81x) Visual back for use with 1.25" accessories 6x30 finderscope to help find objects quickly 1.25" 90° Star diagonal Wide (CGE) dovetail rail for connection to mount Celestron Advanced VX equatorial mount: Sturdy and rigid design Load capacity 13.6kg (30 lbs) Improved motors for better performance under load Dual saddle accepts both wide (CG5) and wide (CGE) dovetails Operates between 7° and 77° latitude Periodic Error Correction for improved tracking Autoguider port allows precise guiding with a guide camera Mount can point beyond the meridian to avoid meridian flipping Learn more at https://www.opticscentral.com.au/cele... **** OpticsCentral is Australia's Optics Superstore and authorised Australian retailer of 20+ favourite telescope, binoculars, microscopes brands. Subscribe and stay connected and up to date with the latest products, unboxing videos, setting up and installation guides and more in the telescopes and microscope industry! Facebook:   / opticscentral