CPC XLT Series

Comments about Celestron 8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope:

The CPC line is in a word, "amazing". This scope has all the bells and whistles most folks will ever need and at a price that leaves money for accessories. This scope is very portable and easy to setup. Even for a beginner this scope is not intimidating. This scope can grow as you do and would make a great long term investment. The only issues I have with the scope are the red power light that is annoying, but at least it is red. I do think Celestron could have designed the scope where there would be no reason for anti-cord wrap with your power source but there is an option for that sold commerically. But all in all I would rate this scope a 4.75 but since that is not an option I rounded up!

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This is my first telescope . Upon receiving it , I was impressed with the quality of the OTA and the super sturdy tri-pod . I was even more amazed at the views . My neighbor has a 10 " Meade and I did not see any difference while viewing objects with both scopes . Moon craters , Jupiter's Great Red Spot, Andromeda , various nebula were all easily viewed . It is also in my opinion very lightweight . The only negative I have is with the guidescope . It is useless . I'm already looking into replacing it with an 80mm refractor . My other regret was not going for the 9.25 . If I only knew how lightweight the 8" really was . Anyway , I am very satisfied with the 800 and would recommend it to anyone .