Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Cassegrain Telescope

  • Powerful 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • StarBright XLT lens coatings
  • Quick and easy no tool setup
  • Fully automated computerized mounts
  • Fast focusing with mounted StarPointer finderscope
  • Rugged mount and tripod
  • Star diagonal for more comfortable viewing position
  • 2 Years Limited Warranty
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    CEL-11069
    $3,199.00
    Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Cassegrain Telescope

    The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than a 6" model, the NexStar 8 SE 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" aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio.

    The NexStar 8 SE has all the same features as Celestron’s most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign™ alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.

    In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ telescope alignment software and much more.

    Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.

    NexStar 8 SE Computerized Mount Features
  • NexStar computer control technology
  • 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 catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
  • DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
  • Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
  • Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
  • More Information
    Specifications
    Dovetail Compatibility Quick Release Tube Clamp
    Mount Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
    Optical Tube Aluminium
    Eyepiece 1 25 mm (0.98 in)
    Magnification 1 81 x
    Star Diagonal 1.25"
    Power Supply 8-AA batteries (not included)
    Highest Useful Magnification 480 x
    Lowest Useful Magnification 29 x
    Limiting Stella Magnitude 14
    Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.69 arcsec
    Resolution (Dawes) 0.57 arcsec
    Light Gathering Power 843 x
    Angular Field of View 0.63 °
    Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 33 ft (10.06 m)
    Optical Coatins StarBright XLT
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 9.8 %
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 31.3 %
    Optical Tube Length 17 in (431.8 mm)
    Tripod and Mount Weight 9 lb (4.08 kg)
    Telescope Weight 24 lb (10.89 kg)
    Motor Drive Integrated D.C. Electronics
    Computer Hand Control Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
    Slew Speeds Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
    Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
    Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align
    Database 40,000+ objects
    Software Precision 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
    Communication Ports RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port
    Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
    Brand Celestron
    Barcode 50234110693
    Telescope Type Schmidt-Cassegrain
    Aperture Size 203mm
    Focal Length 2032mm
    Focal Ratio f/10
    Highest Practical Magnification 480x
    Finderscope StarPointer
    Eyepieces 25mm
    Mount Type Computerized Mount
    Tripod Steel
    Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty
    User Level For Advanced
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