Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Key Features
- Large 8" Aperture: Gathers enough light to reveal deep-sky wonders like globular clusters, galaxies, nebulae, and fine planetary details.
- Fully Automated GoTo Mount: Effortlessly locates and tracks over 40,000 celestial objects using the NexStar+ hand controller.
- SkyAlign Technology: Aligns your telescope in minutes—just center any three bright stars and start exploring.
- Compact & Portable Design: Unique single fork arm and steel tripod break down easily for quick setup and convenient transport.
- Compatible with Accessories: Supports Fastar imaging, Wi-Fi control via SkyPortal app, and StarSense AutoAlign for hands-free alignment.
Description
Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Telescope is the “world’s most beloved telescope” . It offers legendary performance, advanced features, and easy-to-use technology for intermediate and advanced astronomers, as well as deep sky astrophotographers. This telescope is the largest and most powerful of the Nexstar SE series, and it has a Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design that captures a phenomenal amount of light and enables you to see deep-sky objects far into the universe.
The optical quality of the Celestron Nexstar 8 SE is superb and produces sharp and bright images with no chromatic aberration or distortion. The aperture is 8 inches, the focal length is 2032 mm, and the focal ratio is f/10, making this telescope ideal for both wide-field and high-magnification observations.
The Celestron Nexstar 8SE comes with a fully automated GoTo mount that can locate and track over 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The SkyAlign technology allows you to align your telescope in minutes by pointing it at any three bright objects in the sky. You don’t need to know the names or positions of the stars, just let the telescope do the work for you.
The Celestron Nexstar 8SE also has a unique single fork arm design and a sturdy steel tripod that make it easy to transport and assemble. The telescope weighs only 32 lbs and can be broken down into separate components for convenient storage and travel. The telescope is compatible with a variety of accessories, such as eyepieces, filters, star diagonals, and red dot finders, that can enhance your viewing experience.
Solar Warning
- Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
Additional information
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
|---|---|
| Series | NexStar |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Recommended for | Intermediate observers, Advanced observers, Astrophotographers |
|---|---|
| Lunar and planetary observation | Yes |
| Deep sky observation (galaxies, nebulae, etc.) | Yes |
| Solar Observation | With proper solar filter (not included) |
| Terrestrial Observation | With a proper erect image diagonal (not included) |
| Astrophotography | Suitable for lunar and planetary imaging, Yes |
| Type of build | Catadioptric |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) |
| Objective Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Aperture | 203.2 mm, 8" |
| Focal Length (mm) | 2032 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Central obstruction diameter | 64 mm |
| Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Resolving Power (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arcseconds |
| Resolving Power (Dawes) | 0.57 arcseconds |
| Magnitude Limit | 14 |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 843x |
| Maximum Magnification | 480x |
| Diagonal system | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical tube length | 432 mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 232 mm |
| Optical tube weight | 5.4 kg |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 dovetail |
| Lens coating | Starbright XLT |
| Type of mount | Computerized Alt-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
|---|---|
| Mount Model | NexStar SE |
| Payload capacity | 5.44 kg |
| Ports | 1x AUX, Autoguide Port, USB (Hand Control Input) |
| Computerized Hand Control | NexStar+ hand control with LCD display |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 dovetail |
| Tripod Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Height adjustment range (including mount) | 96.5 - 142.2 cm |
| Accessory Tray | Included |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm eyepiece |
|---|---|
| Finderscope | StarPointer red dot finderscope |
| Other accessories | Accessory Tray, NexStar+ Hand Control, Star Diagonal |
| Optical tube length | 432 mm |
|---|---|
| Tripod height | 965 - 1422 mm |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Optical tube weight | 5.4 kg |
| Mount weight | 5 kg |
| Tripod Weight | 4.08 kg |
| Periodic Error Correction | No |
|---|---|
| Software | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
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