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The NexStar 8SE is an 8-inch (203mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-arm altazimuth mount. Its 2032mm focal length (f/10) gives sharp views of planets, the Moon and hundreds of deep-sky objects, and the compact tube is far easier to carry and store than an 8-inch Dobsonian. The GoTo hand controller holds a database of more than 40,000 objects and slews to them after a simple alignment. It suits beginners who want aperture without a bulky mount, and observers who want tracking for visual use and casual planetary imaging. Against the 6SE it gathers noticeably more light; against an 8-inch Dobsonian it trades raw simplicity for GoTo and tracking.
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Owners rate the 8SE highly for its aperture-to-portability ratio and its GoTo accuracy once aligned. Common complaints are the battery drain, some mount vibration and the learning curve of alignment.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with an 8-inch (203 mm) primary mirror and Celestron's orange tube design. It is made for both beginners and experienced observers. The compact design gathers enough light to observe the best of what the Solar System has to offer.
The fully automated GoTo mount has a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects. It locates and tracks objects automatically. SkyAlign technology gets the telescope aligned and ready in minutes.
The single fork arm and the steel tripod assemble and break down as separate components for easier transport. The telescope is compatible with StarSense technology and Wi-Fi. It includes a free download of Starry Night astronomy software for an interactive sky simulation.
