NexStar 8SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope
$1,199.00
The world’s most beloved telescope!
Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is the most popular 8″ Computerized Telescope on the market, and for good reason. Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies and more at the touch of a button!
Fully automated, GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
Features
Computerized hand control with a nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount
Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup
StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity
SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process
StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
Flash upgradeable hand control; update your telescope's operating software via the internet
All NexStar SE models are GPS compatible and come standard with an auxiliary port for use with additional accessories
Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
“THE SKY” Planetarium software – with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images
Rigid, adjustable tripod for portability and convenience
SkyPortal WiFi Module
Align and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet and Celestron’s free SkyPortal app for iOS and Android devices.
Explore 100,000+ objects in SkyPortal’s database. While you observe, view astroimages and listen to audio descriptions for hundreds of the most popular objects including the planets, Orion Nebula, Hercules Globular Star Cluster, and more.
Technology
All-Star Polar Alignment
Flash Upgradeable
NexRemote
SkyAlign Technology
StarBright XLT
Computer Control Specifications
Computerized hand controller has a double line, liquid crystal display with 19 LED backlit buttons
Database includes 40,000 objects with enhanced information on over 200 objects
Ability to add up to 400 user defined objects
9 slew speeds
RS-232, auxiliary, and camera control ports
Sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates
Alt-Azimuth, equatorial north, and equatorial south tracking modes
GPS upgradable with Celestron's CN-16 GPS accessory
Includes several alignment options including SkyAlign, auto 2-star align, 1-star align, 2-star align, and solar system align.
Tech Specs
Optical Design: 8″ (203 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
Focal Length: 2032 mm (f/10)
Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
Optical Tube: Aluminum, metallic orange
Mount: Single fork arm, alt-azimuth
Dovetail: Quick release tube clamp
Hand Controller: Computerized Go To
Eyepiece: 25 mm E-Lux (81X)
Finderscope: Starpointer
Diagonal: 1.25″ star diagonal for 90° viewing
Tripod: Pre-assembled with steel legs
Included Software: NexRemote and The Sky-Level 1
Software Features: Camera control
Camera Shutter Cable: Yes
Power Supply: 8-AA batteries (not included)
Highest Useful Magnification: 480x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.68 arcsec
Dawes Limit: 0.57 arcsec
Light Gathering Power: 843X unaided eye
Field of View: 0.63°
Linear Field of View (at 1000 yards): 33 ft
Optical Tube Length: 17″
Telescope Weight: 24 lb
Tripod Weight: 10 lb
Wararnty: 2 years
