Celestron NexStar 8SE SCT Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE SCT Telescope with 8-inch Lens NexStar 8SE is the most powerful in the famous NexStar series and is an ideal choice for serious amateurs and advanced observers, providing you with an exceptional viewing experience. This telescope from Celestron combines high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with smart features such as automatic tracking and a vast database, making it a comprehensive tool for exploring and enjoying the beauty of the universe with ease.

Features of the 8-inch Telescope:

• The aperture diameter is 203 mm

• The focal length of the telescope is 2032 mm

• f/10 focal ratio

• Maximum practical magnification reaches ×406 for observing fine details

• Minimum practical magnification is ×29 for a wide field of view

• The included eyepiece measures 25 mm and provides a magnification of approximately ×81

• Rayleigh criterion equals 0.66 arc seconds

• Dawes criterion equals 0.57 arc seconds

• An automatic tracking mount that follows celestial objects in both horizontal and vertical motion

• Three-point alignment technology allows for telescope setup using three bright points without needing to know star names

• A controller with red backlighting for easy nighttime use without affecting eye adaptation to darkness

• A finderscope helps quickly locate celestial objects during alignment

• A 90-degree angled mirror provides a straight view, suitable for both terrestrial and celestial observation

• Power source relies on 8 AA batteries or a 12-volt DC power adapter

• Includes an educational astronomy software to help plan observation sessions and identify celestial objects

• A database containing over 40,000 celestial objects including galaxies, clusters, and binary stars

• The design is easy to assemble and disassemble, making it suitable for transport and observation from any location

• The total weight of the telescope with the mount and tripod is approximately 12.5 kg

• Dimensions are 820 × 340 × 520 mm