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Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition

Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition

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Our take on the Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition

The NexStar 8SE Limited Edition is Celestron's 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo telescope in a Horsehead Nebula livery, capped at 500 units worldwide. The optics are the standard 8SE formula: 2032 mm focal length at f/10, StarBright XLT coatings, and a single-fork alt-azimuth mount that aligns on three bright stars with SkyAlign. It suits observers who want serious deep-sky reach in a portable, fully computerized package and who value the collectible finish. Against the regular 8SE it adds the livery and the extra eyepieces and Barlow, but the mount, hand control and optical performance are the same.

Best forDeep-sky observers wanting 8-inch aperture in a portable GoTo setupBeginners who want computerized alignment and a large object databaseCollectors who want a numbered, limited-run CelestronPlanetary and lunar viewing at high magnification
Pros
  • 8-inch aperture gathers about 843x more light than the human eye
  • Long 2032 mm focal length is strong on planets, the Moon and double stars
  • SkyAlign alignment on three bright objects is quick and beginner-friendly
  • NexStar+ hand control database covers over 40,000 objects
  • Comes with three eyepieces and a 2x Barlow, more than the standard kit
  • Tube is compact at 432 mm long and 5.4 kg, easy to carry separately
Cons
  • Single-fork alt-azimuth mount is not built for long-exposure astrophotography
  • At f/10 the field of view is narrow, so large nebulae and clusters need a reducer
  • 8-inch SCT needs collimation and cool-down time to perform at its best
  • Limited run of 500 means replacement parts and the livery are not repeatable
  • Fork mount and tripod make the full setup heavy to move as one piece

Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition prices at every store

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    $2,603.00Checked Nov 8
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From Adriasky

  • 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with 2032 mm focal length at f/10
  • StarBright XLT multi-layer optical coatings
  • Computerized single-fork alt-azimuth NexStar SE mount with steel tripod and accessory tray
  • SkyAlign alignment on three bright objects of your choice
  • NexStar+ hand control with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects
  • Limited Edition Horsehead Nebula livery, produced in just 500 units worldwide
Materials
StarBright XLT optical coatings; steel tripod
Fit
Optical tube 432 mm long, 232 mm diameter, 5.4 kg; mount head 5 kg; tripod 4.08 kg; instrument payload 5.44 kg
Care
Never point the telescope at the Sun without a suitable solar filter fitted over the front aperture; the Moon filter does not protect against solar observation
Guarantee
All products include a 24-month legal warranty for conformity defects, managed directly by the store; many brands also offer extended warranty coverage beyond 2
Returns
14 days from delivery to return any product for a full refund; items must be returned in their original condition and packaging; return shipping costs are the c
Shipping
Products marked In stock are dispatched promptly with the delivery estimate shown at checkout; products marked Available on order require 5–15 business days for
In the box
8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with Horsehead Nebula livery, Single-fork GoTo mount, Steel tripod with accessory tray, NexStar+ hand control, 25mm eyepiece, Omni Plössl 32mm eyepiece

About the Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition

The Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition is a computerized telescope with 8-inch (203.2 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optics at f/10 and a focal length of 2032 mm. StarBright XLT multi-layer coatings are applied to the optics. Only 500 units were produced worldwide.

The optical tube carries a Horsehead Nebula image printed on its outer finish. This is decoration on the tube, not a view of what you see through the eyepiece.

The tube sits on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth NexStar SE mount with a steel tripod and accessory tray. SkyAlign alignment uses any three bright objects you choose. The NexStar+ hand control has a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. The mount is designed mainly for visual observing. Long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography needs an equatorial mount to compensate for field rotation.

Model
11069-H-DS
Optical design
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture
203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal length
2032 mm
Focal ratio
f/10
Coatings
StarBright XLT
Magnification
Lowest useful 29x; highest useful 480x
Limiting magnitude
14
Light gathering
843x that of the human eye
Mount
Computerized single-fork alt-azimuth
Tripod
Steel, with accessory tray
Alignment
SkyAlign on three bright objects of your choice
Hand control
NexStar+ with a database of over 40,000 objects and 200 user-defined objects
Power
8 AA batteries (not included) or 12V DC 750 mA, center positive
Connections
1 AUX port, autoguide port, USB on the hand control
Dovetail
CG-5
Tube length
432 mm
Tube diameter
232 mm
Tube weight
5.4 kg
Mount head weight
5 kg
Tripod weight
4.08 kg
Payload
5.44 kg
Eyepieces
32 mm Omni Plössl (about 64x), 25 mm (about 81x), 9 mm Omni Plössl (about 226x)
Barlow lens
Omni 2x, 1.25-inch barrel
Edition
Limited to 500 worldwide, Horsehead Nebula livery
In the box
8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, single-fork GoTo mount, steel tripod with accessory tray, NexStar+ hand control, StarPointer red dot finder, 1.25-inch prism diagonal, 25 mm eyepiece, 32 mm Omn

Specifications

Optical design
Schmidt-CassegrainSource
Aperture
203.2 mm (8 inches)Source
Focal length
2032 mmSource
Focal ratio
f/10Source

Questions and answers

Is the Limited Edition different from the regular NexStar 8SE?
Optically and mechanically it is the same 8-inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on the NexStar SE single-fork mount. The differences are the Horsehead Nebula livery, the 500-unit production run, and the extra 32 mm and 9 mm eyepieces plus 2x Barlow in the box.
Can I do astrophotography with it?
The alt-azimuth mount tracks in two axes but does not rotate the field, so long exposures show star trails. It works for short-exposure lunar and planetary imaging with a camera, but deep-sky imaging needs an equatorial mount or a wedge.
How much magnification can it reach?
Celestron rates the highest useful magnification at 480x, roughly 60x per inch of aperture. In practice, atmospheric seeing usually limits planets to 200–300x on most nights.
What is in the box?
The 8-inch optical tube with the Horsehead Nebula livery, the single-fork GoTo mount, a steel tripod with accessory tray, the NexStar+ hand control, and the 32 mm, 25 mm and 9 mm eyepieces with a 2x Barlow.
How portable is it?
The optical tube weighs 5.4 kg and is 432 mm long, so it lifts off the mount easily. The fork mount and steel tripod are the heavy parts, and the full assembly is best moved in two trips.
Does the Horsehead Nebula image on the tube affect the view?
No. It is a graphic printed on the outside of the tube and has no effect on what you see through the eyepiece.
Where is the Celestron NexStar 8SE Limited Edition cheapest?
At Adriasky, for $2,603.00, as of our latest check.

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Eyepieces included
32 mm Omni, 25 mm and 9 mm OmniSource
Barlow included
Omni 2×, 1.25-inchSource
Limited-edition production
500 worldwideSource
Optical tube weight
5.4 kgSource
Tube length
432 mmSource
Tube diameter
232 mmSource
Highest useful magnification
480xSource
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