Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope – 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with GoTo Mount, SkyAlign Technology, and StarPointer Finderscope

Experience the perfect blend of power, portability, and precision with the Celestron NexStar 8SE—a premium 8-inch computerized telescope designed for beginner and intermediate astronomers who want serious performance and room to grow. As Celestron’s most popular Schmidt-Cassegrain model, the NexStar 8SE combines advanced features with user-friendly technology, making it an ideal choice for viewing everything from lunar landscapes to deep-sky galaxies.

🔭 Exceptional Optics for Deep-Sky and Planetary Observation

The NexStar 8SE’s large 8-inch (203mm) aperture delivers impressive light-gathering capability, allowing you to observe:

• Craters and ridges on the Moon in stunning detail

• Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and its largest moons

• Deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and Hercules Globular Cluster

• Thousands of stars and faint nebulae, thanks to its superior StarBright XLT optical coatings

Its f/10 focal ratio and 2032mm focal length provide a great balance between wide-field and high-magnification performance, making it a versatile telescope for a wide range of celestial targets.

🧠 Fully Computerized GoTo Mount with SkyAlign

Celestron’s GoTo technology makes it easy to find and track over 40,000 celestial objects automatically. Just use the SkyAlign technology to align the telescope with three bright objects in the sky, and you're ready to explore the universe with push-button ease.

• Single Fork Arm Mount: Stable and compact for grab-and-go convenience

• StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope: Helps you accurately aim at alignment stars

• NexStar+ Hand Controller: Navigate the night sky with an intuitive backlit LCD and a deep database of celestial objects

📷 Astrophotography-Ready

Whether you're interested in planetary imaging or deep-sky astrophotography, the NexStar 8SE supports your journey into imaging:

• Compatible with Celestron NexImage cameras for stunning shots of the Moon and planets

• Use with a DSLR or CCD camera and an equatorial wedge for long-exposure astrophotography

• Compatible with Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly for wide-field imaging at f/2

⚙️ Portable, Easy to Assemble, and Expandable

Despite its powerful optics, the NexStar 8SE is surprisingly portable. The entire telescope disassembles into compact, lightweight components:

• Optical Tube Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)

• Tripod and Mount Assembly: Easy to set up in minutes without tools

• Accessory Tray and Steel Tripod: Keep your gear organized and stable during viewing

With its CG-5 dovetail rail, you can even upgrade or swap out optical tubes easily.

📦 What’s Included

• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube with StarBright XLT coatings

• Computerized single fork arm mount

• Steel tripod with accessory tray

• NexStar+ hand controller

• 25mm Plössl eyepiece (81x magnification)

• 1.25” Star Diagonal

• StarPointer™ red dot finderscope

• Free download: Celestron Starry Night Astronomy Software

• Compatible with SkyPortal App for wireless control (WiFi module sold separately)

🔌 Power and Connectivity

• Power Requirements: 8 AA batteries (not included) or external 12V DC power supply

• Ports: AUX, AutoGuider, and USB (via hand control)

📊 Key Specs at a Glance

• Aperture: 203mm (8")

• Focal Length: 2032mm

• Focal Ratio: f/10

• Magnification with Included Eyepiece: 81x

• Database: 40,000+ objects with 200 user-defined entries

• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar

• Alignment Methods: SkyAlign, 1-Star, 2-Star, Auto 2-Star, Solar System Align, EQ Align

☀️ Solar Safety Reminder

Never look at the Sun through the telescope without a certified solar filter. Permanent eye damage or blindness may occur. Always supervise children when using any optical device.

⭐ Why Choose the NexStar 8SE?

• Largest aperture in the NexStar SE family—unmatched light-gathering power

• Ideal for both visual astronomy and imaging

• Portable, intuitive, and backed by Celestron’s legendary quality and customer support

• Covered by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and supported by U.S.-based experts

Ready to explore the universe with one of the most iconic telescopes ever made? The Celestron NexStar 8SE is your perfect guide to the stars.