Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

(Celestron 11069)

We Think You Should Know

  • 8" Cassegrain Telescope
  • State-of-the-Art Features
  • Excellent Sky View
  • Fully Automated GoTo Mount
  • 40,000+ Celestial Objects
  • Unique Single Fork Arm

Overview

Celestron's signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 8SE. It's the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering impressive views at an economical price.


OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 203.2mm (8")
Focal Length: 2032mm (80")
Focal Ratio: f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 81x
Finderscope: StarPointer(TM) red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal
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
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 64mm (2.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 9.77%
Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT
Optical Tube Length: 432mm (17")
Optical Tube Diameter: 232mm (9.1")
Optical Tube Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg)
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar

MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38" - 56")
Tripod leg diameter: 38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 5o/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS: N/A
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary Ports: 1x AUX Port
Autoguide Port: Yes
USB Port: Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements: 8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive: DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction: No
Computerized Hand Control: Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database: 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: 24 lbs (10.88 kg)

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