Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerised Telescope
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The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than the 6 Inch model, the NexStar 8SE will enable you to see deep into the Universe. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron's classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8 Inch aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings, powerful 2032mm focal length and an f/10 focal ratio. The N More
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Learn moreThe largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than the 6 Inch model, the NexStar 8SE will enable you to see deep into the Universe. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron's classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8 Inch aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings, powerful 2032mm focal length and an f/10 focal ratio. The NexStar 8SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including the revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control. Plug the optional SkySync GPS Accessory into NexStar's Auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 8SE isn't one of them.
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerised Telescope: Key Features
- 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
- StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Internal flip mirror for convenient viewing at 90 degrees or imaging straight through (with optional adapter).
- Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
- Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- 2-Year Celestron Warranty
NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope Video Tour
Computerised Mount Features:
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- Nearly 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalogue number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
- DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)
Technical Specifications:
- OPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain
- APERTURE: 203.2mm
- FOCAL LENGTH: 2032mm
- FOCAL RATIO: 10
- FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer
- DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY: Quick Release Tube Clamp
- MOUNT: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
- OPTICAL TUBE: Aluminium
- EYEPIECE 1: 25mm
- MAGNIFICATION 1: 81x
- STAR DIAGONAL: 1.25 inch
- TRIPOD: Steel leg
- CD ROM: NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1
- POWER SUPPLY: 8-AA batteries (not included)
- HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 480x
- LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 29x
- LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 14
- RESOLUTION: 0.68 arc seconds
- RESOLVING POWER: 0.57 arc seconds
- LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 843x
- ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 0.62 Degrees
- LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 10.60m
- OPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT
- SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER: 31%
- SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA: 9.7%
- OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH: 431.8mm
- TELESCOPE WEIGHT: 10.89kg
- TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT: 4.08kg
- MOTOR DRIVE: Integrated D.C. Electronics
- COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fibre optic backlit LED buttons
- SLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds: 5
PLEASE NOTE:
NexStar Handsets can be prone to error messages due to voltage fluctuations from the use of rechargeable or low powered batteries. This can be rectified by "flashing" the handset (full details are given on Celestron's website) and can be mitigated by using new lithium batteries or the use of Power tanks, such as the Celestron PowerTank Lithium or Celestron PowerTank 7.
Back to topProduct Specification
| Diagonal | 90 degree |
| Diameter [mm] | 203.2 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Focal Length [mm] | 2032 |
| Focal Ratio [f|] | 10.00 |
| Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 480 |
| Included Accessories | StarPointer, 25 mm eyepiece, Steel Tripod, NexRemote, Astronomy Software |
| Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 81 |
| Mount Type | Computerised Go To |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Optical Tube Length [mm] | 432 |
| Optical Tube Weight [kg] | 6.92 |
| Power Source | 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries |
| Tripod | Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Tripod Weight [kg] | 4.1 |
| Manufacturers Link | Celestron |
