- 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
- Celestron 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope OTA with StarBright XLT Coatings
- 9x50 Finderscope
- 40 mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- 1.25" Visual Back
- CGE Mount Dovetail Rail
- Celestron CGEM II Mount
- CGEM II Computerized GoTo Equatorial Mount
- 2" Heavy-Duty Tripod
- NexStar Hand Controller
- 2 x 17 lb. Counterweight
- Built-in All Star Polar Alignment
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Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope and Tripod (Used)
- OTA contains Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Capable of holding 40 lbs of payload
- Slews at 5° per second
- Instantly points to celestial objects in the database
- Longer clutch levers make tightening and loosening easier
- Large altitude and azimuth adjustment knobs
- Internal RA and DEC motor wiring
- Low-cog DC servo motor with integrated optical encoders
- Innovative All-Star polar alignment procedure
- Advanced computer control of the telescope
Condition: Used – Very Good
Condition Details: Fully functional with light cosmetic wear such as small scratches or blemishes.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope combines the iconic orange-tube design with advanced technology and premium optics in an easy-to-use system. With an 8-inch aperture and computerized GoTo mount, it delivers impressive views of the night sky at an accessible price—making it an ideal first serious telescope.
Reimagined Schmidt-Cassegrain Excellence
Building on Celestron’s legacy of innovation, the NexStar 8SE features a classic Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design refined with modern enhancements. Proprietary StarBright XLT optical coatings improve light transmission, producing brighter, more detailed images while maintaining portability and performance.
Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Design
The patented single fork arm mount ensures portability and quick setup. The telescope breaks down into lightweight, compact components for easy transport—perfect for backyard observing or travel to darker skies.
Computerized GoTo Precision
Using the included NexStar+ hand control, access a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Select Sky Tour to automatically view the best objects visible in your sky. Sturdy construction and precision tracking keep targets centered with push-button ease.
Simple SkyAlign Setup
Alignment is effortless with SkyAlign—just center three bright objects and press ALIGN. For even greater convenience, optional StarSense AutoAlign automatically aligns the telescope for you.
Advanced Expandability
Compatible with high-tech accessories such as SkySync GPS and StarSense AutoAlign, the NexStar 8SE grows with your experience. A built-in wedge supports long-exposure tracking, while Fastar/HyperStar compatibility enables ultra-fast f/2 wide-field imaging. Pair it with planetary cameras for detailed lunar and planetary photography.
Powerful 8-Inch Aperture
The 8-inch aperture gathers substantial light, revealing fine details across the solar system and beyond. Observe Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands and Great Red Spot, hundreds of stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, and the spiral structure of distant galaxies. Lunar craters and surface features appear in striking clarity.
From your first night under the stars to years of exploration, the Celestron NexStar 8SE delivers powerful optics, intuitive operation, and expandable capabilities—making it a trusted companion for discovering the universe.
Celestron NexStar 8SE SCT GoTo Telescope
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8 inch) |
| Focal length | 2032 mm (80 inch) |
| Focal ratio | 10 |
| Focal length of eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 inch) |
| Magnification of eyepiece 1 | 81x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Star diagonal | 1.25 inch |
| Mount type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Tripod | Steel |
| Power requirements | 8-AA batteries (not included) |
| Highest useful magnification | 480x |
| Lowest useful magnification | 29x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude 14 | |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light gathering power (Compared to human eye) | 843x |
| Apparent field of view | 0.63 degrees |
| Linear field of view | 33 feet (10 m) at 1,000 yards |
| Secondary mirror obstruction | 64 mm (2.5 inch) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Optical coatings | Starbright XLT |
| Optical tube length | 432 mm (17 inch) |
| Total telescope kit weight | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Tripod weight | 9 lb (4.08 kg) |
| Slew speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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