About Celestron…
Started by a hobbyist looking for a better telescope for his son, Celestron rapidly grew into a company offering a range of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. By 1970 the company had developed a way of producing SCT’s that not only performed well but were less costly to make, meaning owning an eight or ten inch telescope would soon be feasible for the backyard astronomer. Schmidt-Cassegrains remain the backbone of Celestron’s product line but they’ve also brought us highly innovative products like EdgeHD optics for astro-imagers who mean business, SkyProdigy, the smartest telescope in the Universe, as well as a wide offering of beginner level telescopes, microscopes, astronomy binoculars and a huge array of accessories.
SCAE Prize Donation…
Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD: truly the ultimate entry-level astroimaging package, valued at $2,000.This package combines the groundbreaking new Advanced VX mount with Celestron’s best optics, the EdgeHD optical system. This setup offers the astroimager maximum versatility – allowing up to 3 different f-stop configurations. Users can attach a camera to the rear of the telescope and shoot at f/10, or attach our 8-inch focal reducer (coming soon) and shoot at f/7. Additionally, EdgeHD is Fastar/Hyperstar compatible, giving imagers the option to shoot at ultra-fast f/2. No matter which configuration you choose, EdgeHD technology gives you pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of the CCD sensor.
Celestron’s popular Handheld Digital Microscope line rises to a new level with the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro
including adjustable-height stand, valued at $120. This easy-to-use microscope is perfect for viewing stamps, coins, and other small objects at magnifications up to 200x. The Handheld Digital Microscope Pro is extremely versatile — use it in handheld mode to view large object surfaces and access tight spaces or use the included adjustable stand for smaller objects. View the images from the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro directly on your PC using the provided software, and save the 5MP images or 30fps video to your hard drive. You can even connect this microscope to a projector, via the included AV cable, for use in a classroom or lab!
Also, Celestron will donate six other mystery prizes! Total value of all goodies including mystery prizes total to $3,418.85.
