Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes use both mirrors and a lens (corrector plate) to focus light into a smaller area. Schmidt-Cassegrains are popular due to their compact size relative to their aperture. These are the Jack of all trades in the telescope business. They are moderately well adapted to a wide variety of applications, including lunar, planetary, deep space, and even terrestrial observing. The market for commercially produced Schmidt-Cassegrains has been dominated by Celestron and Meade Instruments Corporation since the 1980s. Both companies now offer more costly derivatives of the Schmidt-Cassegrain design listed on our website under the designation of Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The latter are primarily designed for for wide-field imaging with larger format CCD cameras; we believe that most visual-only users will be satisfied with the original Schmidt-Cassegrain designs.

Celestron NexStar 5SE

The Celestron NexStar 5SE is an ideal beginner telescope with go-to convenience capable of reaching beyond the moon and planets to introduce you to deep space objects. The total weight of 28 lbs makes this an incredibly portable instrument.

$699.00

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Celestron NexStar 6SE

The Celestron NexStar 6SE is a serious telescope that will easily take you beyond the moon and planets to reveal hundreds of star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

$799.00

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Celestron NexStar 8 SE

The Celestron NexStar 8SE is the lightest, most portable, and best value available in an 8" Go-To Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

$1,199.00

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Celestron C6-SGT Advanced Series

The C6-SGT is the most popular member of Celestron's Advanced Series go-to line. This six-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain offers a lot of aperture in a small package. The mount is easily capable of handling larger optical tubes in the future.

$1,099.00

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Celestron C8-SGT (XLT) Advanced Series

The Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Series combines an eight-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with the stable CG5 computerized go-to mount. The C8 S-GT offers greater stability than Celestrons's NexStar 8 SE.

$1,529.00

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Celestron C9 1/4-SGT (XLT) Advanced Series

The Celestron C9 1/4-SGT Advanced Series telescope combines the renowned optical excellence of a Celestron 9 1/4" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a stable computerized CG-5 German equatorial mount.

$1,999.00

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Celestron CGEM 800

The Celestron CGEM-800 features an eight-inch Schmidt Cassegrian optical tube assembly (OTA) with XLT coatings mounted on the new CGEM German equatorial mount.

$2,199.00

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Celestron CGEM 925

The legenday Celestron 9-1/4 inch Schmidt-Cassegrian optical tube assembly is now available with the CGEM German equatorial mount. This should be an excellent combination for the beginning astrophotographer.

$2,799.00

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Celestron CGEM 1100

Celestron's CGEM-1100 features the a large eleven inch Schmidt-Cassegrian optical tube assembly mounted on the new CGEM German equatorial mount. This is the largest optical tube recommended for use with the CGEM mount.

$3,399.00

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Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Telescope

Now for a limited time save $200 on the purchase of a Celestron CPC 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. On sale now for only $1799. Offer ends May 31, 2012.

$1,799.00

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Celestron CPC 925 GPS (XLT) Telescope

Now for a limited time save $200 on the purchase of a Celestron CPC 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. On sale now for only $2299. Offer ends May 31, 2012.

$2,299.00

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Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Telescope

Now for a limited time save $200 on the purchase of a Celestron CPC 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. On sale now for only $2799. Offer ends May 31, 2012.

$2,799.00

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Celestron SkyProdigy 6 SCT Computerized Telescope

The Celestron SkyProdigy 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is a revolutionary product for the beginning astronomer wanting to see deep space objects on the first night out.

$999.00

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Celestron C11-SGT (XLT) Advanced Series

The Celestron C11-SGT represents the largest aperture in the Advanced Series telescopes. This is the most cost effective way to purchase an eleven-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

$2,599.00

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Celestron CGE Pro 925

The CGE Pro 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is the most portable of Celestron's new CGE Pro Series. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography.

$5,999.00

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Celestron CGE Pro 1100

The CGE Pro 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope gathers 40% more than the smaller 9.25" model, yet it is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. This instrument is made for astrophotograhy; visual users may prefer something lighter.

$6,999.00

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Celestron CGE Pro 1400

The Celestron CGE Pro 1400 is a large observatory class instrument. While it is technically portable, this telescope would be more at home in a permanent observatory.

$8,999.00

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Celestron CGEM DX 1100

The Celestron CGEM DX 1100 combines the new CGEM DX mount with the classic C11 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube. The CGEM DX is the newest member of Celestron's fully computerized Equatorial mounts.

$3,699.00

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Celestron Omni XLT 127

The Celestron Omni XLT 127 represents an entry level 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Schmidt-Cassegrains pack a large aperture into a smaller and lighter package. This is a fine 5" telescope for anyone facing size and weight restrictions.

$689.00

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Meade 6" LX80 SCT

Meade's LX80 with 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube represents the entry level for a complete telescope system featuring the Multi-Mount.

$1,399.00

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Meade 8" LX80 SCT

Meade's 8-inch LX80 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offer both an attractive price and greater flexibility than competing models.

$1,699.00

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Meade LX90 8-inch Telescope

Meade's most popular Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope just got even better. The new LX90-ACF features Meade's Advanced Coma-Free Optics provide pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of field.

From: $1,799.00

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Meade 10" LX80 SCT

Meade's 10-inch LX80 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offers exceptional value in a large aperture go-to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

$2,199.00

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Meade LT-6 ACF

The Meade LT-6 ACF is a fully featured computer-controlled 8-inch telescope ideal for any visual astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a very portable and compact yet robust package.

$1,199.00

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Meade LT-8 ACF

The Meade LT-8 ACF is a fully featured computer-controlled 8-inch telescope ideal for any visual astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact yet robust package.

$1,599.00

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Meade LX90 10-inch Telescope

Weighing in at 50 lbs. for the optical tube assembly, the Meade 10" LX90 telescope is lighter and easier to handle than competing scopes of similar aperture. The Advanced Coma-Free optics produce pinpoint star images across the entire field.

From: $2,399.00

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Meade LX90 12-inch Telescope

If you are a visual observer who craves a large aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, the 12" Meade LX90 may be for you. This is definitely a large telescope, yet the optical tube assembly tips the scales at only 60 lbs.

From: $2,899.00

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