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The NexStar 8SE is an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain on a single-fork-arm Go-To mount. Its 2032mm focal length (f/10) and StarBright XLT coatings give bright, detailed views of planets, the Moon and hundreds of deep-sky objects. SkyAlign lets you align on any three bright objects, and the hand controller database holds about 40,000 objects. It suits visual observers who want aperture and push-button tracking without a heavy equatorial mount; the alt-az mount limits long-exposure deep-sky imaging, where a German equatorial setup does better.
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Owners rate the 8SE highly for its optics and easy alignment, calling it one of the best all-round visual scopes in its class. Complaints center on the mount's limits for imaging and on power and portability.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with an 8-inch (203 mm) aperture. Its optics have StarBright XLT coatings. It has a focal length of 2032 mm at f/10.0 and a maximum magnification of 354x.
The computerized Go-To mount is a single fork arm altazimuth design with brass worm gears and motors for tracking accuracy. The database holds 40,000 accessible objects. It sits on a steel tripod. A StarPointer finderscope helps with alignment and with locating objects.
SkyAlign technology aligns the telescope on any three bright celestial objects, so setup is quick. NexRemote telescope control software and an RS-232 cable let you control the telescope from a PC.
