Bring the universe closer with the Celestron Advanced Vx 8"" Newtonian Telescope, a groundbreaking mid-level telescope that offers features typically found in Celestron's top-tier German equatorial mounts. This telescope is an exceptional choice for both beginners and intermediate astronomers, offering a Newtonian optical design that excels in visual observing. The 8"" Newtonian optical tube, with its parabolic primary mirror, minimizes spherical aberration to deliver sharper images near the edge of the field of view. It boasts 78% more light gathering ability than a 6"" Newtonian optical tube, ensuring brighter, clearer images of celestial objects. The Advanced Vx mount, the smallest of Celestron's German equatorial mounts, is designed to optimize performance for smaller telescopes.