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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
RRP: $3749.00
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$3,299.00
The Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Cassegrain Telescope is for those that are serious abot their astronomy, with an 8" aperture giving you 48% more light than the 6SE.
The Nexstar 8 will give you amazing views of the Moon and the Planets but add to that the thousands of deep sky object that you will makes this a telescope for the serious astronomer.
The nexstar 8 is also a great scope for those wanting to venture into the world of Astrophotography, whether you use an SLR or a dedicated ZWO astronomy camera you will get amazing images of the Moons surface and the planets.
NexStar 8 SE will enable you to see deep into the Universe. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron’s classic 8" optics.
The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8" aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio.
The NexStar 8 SE has all the same features as Celestron’s most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign™ alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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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™ 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 |
Optical Design | Schmidt Cassegrain (XLT) |
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Focuser Type | Rack & Pinion |
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