Celestron NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Accessory Kit
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Accessory Kit
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Celestron NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Accessory Kit

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Key item features

  • Included Accessories: Comprehensive bundle features Optical Tube, 25mm Eyepiece, Star Diagonal, Star Pointer Finderscope, Accessory Tray, Mount, Tripod, Starry Night SE, CPWI Software, Flash Light, Sky Maps, Moon Filter, and Cleaning Kit.
  • Superior Optics: An 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coatings provides enhanced light transmission, delivering brighter, clearer images of celestial objects.
  • Powerful Magnification: Offers up to 480x magnification, revealing intricate details of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects for detailed exploration.
  • Computerized GoTo: Features a single fork arm mount with a computerized GoTo system, capable of locating over 40,000 celestial objects via SkyAlign technology.
  • Enhanced Stability: A robust stainless steel tripod, adjustable from 38 to 56 inches, minimizes vibrations, ensuring clear, steady images at high magnifications.
  • Portable Design: Its compact and lightweight (24 lbs total) design allows easy transport to dark sky locations for optimal viewing experiences.
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Lens diameter, 203 mmTelescope type, Catadioptric TelescopesBrand, CelestronMaximum magnification, 480xSkill level, BeginnerFocal ratio, f/10

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Just imagine the universe at your fingertips with the NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope. This high-quality telescope, a proud member of Celestron's renowned orange optical tube family, offers a seamless blend of traditional design and advanced technology. The NexStar 8 SE is more than just a telescope; it's your personal guide to the cosmos. Equipped with a fully computerized operating system and a flash upgradeable hand control, this telescope is designed to make your stargazing experience as effortless as possible. With the revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software, setting up your telescope is a breeze. Simply input the date, time, and location, then align the telescope with any three bright celestial objects. The telescope does the rest, even if you don't know the names of the stars or planets.But the NexStar 8 SE doesn't stop at locating celestial bodies. It's also an educational tool, providing information about the most popular objects directly on the LCD screen of your hand control. With the ability to locate nearly 40,000 objects, you'll never run out of new celestial wonders to explore.This bundle also includes a night vision flashlight, a sky maps book, a 1.25" moon filter, and a cleaning kit. The night vision flashlight aids in preserving your night vision during your stargazing sessions, while the sky maps book serves as a handy guide to the stars. The moon filter enhances your lunar viewing experience, and the cleaning kit ensures your telescope stays in top condition.Whether you're a seasoned astronomer seeking a portable scope with advanced features, or a beginner embarking on your first astronomy adventure, the NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope offers an easy and enjoyable way to explore the night sky. Experience the wonders of the universe like never before with this state-of-the-art telescope.
  • INCLUDED - Optical Tube 25mm Eyepiece Star Diagonal Star Pointer Finderscope Accessory Tray Single Fork Arm Mount & Tripod Starry Night SE Download CPWI Software Flash Light Sky Maps Moon Filter Cleaning Kit.
  • SUPERIOR OPTICS - 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides exceptional views with StarBright XLT coatings for enhanced light transmission delivering brighter clearer images of celestial objects.
  • POWERFUL MAGNIFICATION - Explore the cosmos with up to 480x magnification revealing intricate details of the Moon planets and deep-sky objects. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts of all levels.
  • COMPUTERIZED MOUNT - The single fork arm mount with a computerized GoTo system quickly locates over 40000 celestial objects making stargazing easy and enjoyable. Includes SkyAlign technology.
  • ENHANCED STABILITY - Features a robust stainless steel tripod with adjustable height (38-56") for stable viewing. Minimizes vibrations ensuring clear and steady images at high magnifications.
  • PORTABLE DESIGN - The compact and lightweight design (24 lbs total) makes it easy to transport to dark sky locations for optimal viewing. Perfect for backyard stargazing or on-the-go adventures.
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Specifications

Lens diameter

203 mm

Telescope type

Catadioptric Telescopes

Brand

Celestron

Maximum magnification

480x

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Jan 8, 2024
Reviewer name: MICHELLE A
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Nice Scope

Great product has performed amazing so far.

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Aug 13, 2021
Reviewer name: BOB P
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Great Scope

The best Celestron has to offer .

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Aug 6, 2021
Reviewer name: KATHY R
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Wonderful telescope

We are loving this telescope and it is so nice to have for sky watching. We have a lot to learn but this is one that is really nice but learnable. We plan on purchasing additional lens, etc. in the future.

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