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Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope
| Manufacturer Description The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than a 6-inch 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-inch optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8-inch aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f10 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. Plug the optional CN-16 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 8 SE isn't one of them. 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. Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. This software package, valued at over $100, is included free with your NexStar SE! |
Product Details
- ASIN: B000GUFOC8
- Item model number: 11069
General Features:
* 8-inch 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
Computerized 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
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 go-to features
* NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced
control of your telescope via computer
* GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS accessory (93963)
Product Description
The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering, 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-inch optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain
8-inch aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful
2032mm 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 40000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control. 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 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 go to features