Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope Kit - Telescope of the Year for 2017 - 2023

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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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In 2017, the Celestron NexStar SE telescope reigns supreme, winning our Telescope of the Year award for six straight years! Our team is continually impressed with this workhorse. It’s the perfect combination of aperture, portability, features, and value. Whether you’re buying your first telescope or ready to upgrade, this is a telescope you can invest in and enjoy for years to come.

What makes NexStar SE so special? You won’t be asking once you look through its Maksutov-Cassegrain or Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system. From 4” to 8” in aperture, these compact, grab-and-go scopes pack serious light gathering ability. Celestron has been manufacturing Cassegrain telescopes since the 1950s, and their expertise shows when you look through the eyepiece. Proprietary StarBright XLT optical coatings further enhance brightness and clarity.

When you get your observing site, setting up a NexStar SE is quick and easy. What’s more, you’ll always have a rewarding night of viewing thanks to the hand control’s internal database of more than 40,000 celestial objects.

The NexStar SE series held onto its title again this year thanks to some key technology breakthroughs at Celestron. Now, the SE is compatible with both the StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories. Use them together and you can turn this telescope into a 100% automated tour guide of the night sky. The StarSense analyzes star patterns overhead to automatically align the telescope’s computer and SkyPortal turns your smartphone or tablet into a wireless hand control. Simply hold your device up to the night sky and tap any object you wish to view. In seconds, your NexStar SE has it centered in the eyepiece and will track it as it moves across the sky. (Check out our Innovation of the Year award to learn more.)

Another key update for 2017: Celestron has released a wedge accessory for the 6” and 8” models. That means you can now use your NexStar SE for long exposure astrophotography with your DSLR camera. Our favorite telescope just got even more versatile.

Key Technologies

SkyAlign Technologe, StarBright XLT, Falsh Upgradeable, NexRemote, All-Star Plolar Alingment

Quick Overview

General 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
Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube
StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
“TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Computerized Mount Features

Proven 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 stars; solar system 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
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)

Specifications

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)	203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length (mm)	2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio	10
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1	81 x
Finderscope	StarPointer
Star Diagonal	1.25"
Mount	Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Optical Tube	Aluminum
Tripod	Steel (sku 93593)
Power Supply	8-AA batteries (not included)
Highest Useful Magnification	480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	843 x
Angular Field of View (deg)	0.63 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	33 ft (10 m)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	2.5 in (64 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	31 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	9.77 %
Optical Coatings	Starbright XLT
Optical Tube Length	17 in (432 mm)
Telescope Weight	24 lbs (11 kg)
Tripod Weight	9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Payload Capacity	12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Motor Drive	Integrated D.C. Electronics
Slew Speeds	Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
Software Precision	24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
Communication Ports	RS-232 communication port on hand control, Autoguider port, Aux port
Computer Hand Control	Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database	40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Dovetail Compatibility	Quick Release Tube Clamp

Based on Astronomy magazine’s telescope "report cards", scopes of this size and type generally perform as follows . . .
Terrestrial Observation: Observing terrestrial objects (nature studies, birding, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial observing. Scopes with apertures under 5" to 6" are generally most useful for terrestrial observing due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	No
Lunar Observation: Visual observation of the Moon is possible with any telescope. Larger aperture scopes will provide more detail than smaller scopes, thereby getting a higher score in this category, but may require an eyepiece filter to cut down the greater glare from the Moon's sunlit surface so small details can be seen more easily. Lunar observing is more rewarding when the Moon is waxing or waning as the changing sun angle casts constantly varying shadows to reveal craters and surface features by the hundreds.	Great
Planetary Observation:	Good
Binary and Star Cluster Observation:	Very Good
Galaxy and Nebula Observation:	Good
Photography:	Yes
Terrestrial Photography: Photographing terrestrial objects (wildlife, scenery, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial photography. Scopes with focal ratios of f/10 and faster and apertures under 5" to 6" are generally the most useful for terrestrial photography due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	No
Lunar Photography: Photography of the Moon is possible with virtually any telescope, using a 35mm camera, DSLR, or CCD-based webcam (planetary imager). While an equatorial mount with a motor drive is not strictly essential, as the exposure times will be very short, such a mount would be helpful to improve image sharpness, particularly with webcam-type cameras that take a series of exposures over time and stack them together. Reflectors may require a Barlow lens to let the camera reach focus.	Yes
Planetary Photography:	Yes
Star Cluster / Nebula / Galaxy Photography:	Yes

In the Box

Celestron NexStar 8 SE 8"/203mm Catadioptric Telescope Kit

Optical Tube Assembly
E-Lux 25.0mm 1.25" Eyepiece
Star Pointer Finderscope
Visual Back (1.25")
Star Diagonal - 1.25"
Computerized Altazimuth Mount with Handset
Tripod with Accessory Tray
The Sky CD-ROM Software for Windows
NexRemote Control Software CD
RS-232 to Serial Port Cable - for GPS 16 Accessory
2-Year Warranty

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