{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-8se-sct","title":"NexStar 8SE SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 8SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering impressive views at an economical price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentury\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn the 1970s, the classic Celestron 8 brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price, and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFour decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Mirror, Small Price\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a full 8 inches of aperture, the 8SE reveals details in even the faintest celestial objects. With this much light-gathering ability, you’ll clearly observe Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and the Great Red Spot. Beyond the solar system, your 8SE will show you hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more. And don’t forget the Moon—you’ll see craters and geographic features like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary Single Fork Arm Mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with pushbutton ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with You\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Control your telescope using your iPhone or iPad with our SkyQ Link, or add GPS functionality with SkySync.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re interested in astroimaging, the NexStar SE is Fastar-compatible for ultra-fast, wide field imaging. For planetary imaging, there’s no better choice than a NexStar 8SE paired with one of our NexImage cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e2032mm (80\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e81x\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e843x\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e64mm (2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e31%\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e9.77%\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarbright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e232mm (9.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e12 lbs (5.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMount Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38\" - 56\")\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e11 lbs (5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e9 lbs (4.08 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 5°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eGPS:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e32 lbs (14.51 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/1-03-001-0010-01.pdf?v=1769484163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📘\u003c\/span\u003e NexStar 8SE SCT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/1-03-001-0010-02.pdf?v=1769484172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📘\u003c\/span\u003e NexStar 8SE SCT (1-03-001-0010-02)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/1-03-001-0010-03.pdf?v=1769484183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📘\u003c\/span\u003e NexStar 8SE SCT (1-03-001-0010-03)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/1-03-001-0010-04.pdf?v=1769484188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📘\u003c\/span\u003e NexStar 8SE SCT (1-03-001-0010-04)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46137431097543,"sku":"1-03-001-0010","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/1-03-001-0010-01.jpg?v=1769650589","url":"https:\/\/snowflakeskies.com\/products\/celestron-nexstar-8se-sct","provider":"Snowflake Skies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}