INCLUDED - 8' optical tube, camera adapters (T-thread & C-thread), fan battery pack, Advanced VX mount, tripod, accessory tray, counterweight, NexStar+ hand control, DC power cable. SUPERIOR OPTICS - Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) design with 8-inch aperture and StarBright XLT coatings provides exceptional wide-field views and minimizes optical aberrations. CAPTURE BREATHTAKING IMAGES - With a fast f/2.0 focal ratio and 400mm focal length, this telescope delivers bright, detailed images in a short amount of time, perfect for astrophotography. ULTIMATE STABILITY - The Advanced VX equatorial mount ensures smooth tracking and minimizes vibrations, essential for long-exposure astrophotography and precise celestial observations.