Explore the cosmos with the 8" f/2.0 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) Telescope, a cutting-edge portable astrograph from Celestron. This state-of-the-art telescope is designed to capture breathtaking wide-field deep sky images in mere seconds, making it an ideal companion for today's advanced color astronomical CMOS cameras, compact CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras.The 8" RASA Telescope boasts a fast f/2.0 system, a patented optical design, and a lightweight build of just 17 pounds, making it an easy-to-transport tool for your astronomical adventures. Its fast focal ratio allows you to produce sharp, detailed images, often eliminating the need for an autoguider.This imaging telescope is engineered to deliver a flat field without optical aberrations, ensuring razor-sharp stars across a wide field of view. It's capable of capturing stunning deep-sky astronomical images without the challenges typically associated with longer focal length instruments, and at a fraction of the cost.The 8" RASA is the latest addition to the RASA family, offering a more portable and affordable alternative to the highly acclaimed RASA 11. Despite its smaller size, it shares many of the same innovative features as the RASA 11, including an integrated air-cooling system, internal filter mount, and sturdy CGE dovetail mounting bar.Designed purely for imaging, the 8" RASA does not accommodate traditional eyepieces as the prime focus focal plane is located at the