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The NexStar 8SE is Celestron's 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain on a single-fork-arm GoTo mount. Its 203mm mirror and 2000mm focal length (f/10) gather enough light for planets, the Moon and brighter deep-sky objects while staying compact enough for one person to carry in two pieces. The computerized mount holds over 40,000 objects and finds and tracks them after SkyAlign, which is the main draw over manual Dobsonians of similar aperture. It suits beginners who want pointing help and observers who want a portable 8-inch scope, though the long focal ratio narrows the field of view for wide targets.
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Owners generally rate the 8SE highly for its light grasp and easy GoTo setup, and it is a common first serious telescope. Complaints center on mount stability, battery life and the narrow field of view.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with an 8-inch (203.2mm) aperture and the brand's orange tube. The StarBright XLT optical coating is used on the optics. The optical tube is aluminum, and the telescope is compatible with StarSense technology and WiFi.
A fully automated GoTo mount locates and tracks objects from a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects. SkyAlign technology aligns the telescope in minutes: turn on the power and hand controller, select star calibration, and pick any three bright stars that are not in a line. Then select an object and the telescope finds it.
The single fork arm and steel tripod assemble and break down from separate components for transport. A hand controller sits on the inside of the fork arm. The battery compartment is in the middle of the base, so there is no power cord to tangle during use. A free download of Starry Night astronomy software is included.
