{"id":13133,"date":"2026-01-20T18:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&p=13133"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:34:09","slug":"celestron-nexstar-8se","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/celestron-nexstar-8se\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron NexStar 8SE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celestron NexStar 8SE \u201cOrange Tube\u201d: the modernized classic<\/h3>\n

Visit Celestron NexStar 8SE<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic telescopes in amateur astronomy. Its concept 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain<\/strong> revolutionized the market in the 1970s thanks to a rare balance: a lot of openness<\/strong>, an instrument compact<\/strong> and use simple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This \u201cSE\u201d version takes up the iconic design orange tube<\/em> by adding modern functions (GoTo, database, rapid alignment) to offer a premium experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.<\/p>\n

Why it's excellent (even as a first \u201creal\u201d telescope)<\/h3>\n
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  • 203.2 mm (8\u2033) opening<\/strong> High light collection to reveal details of the Moon, planets and many deep-sky objects.<\/li>\n
  • Motorized GoTo<\/strong> the mount automatically points and tracks objects (more time observing, less time searching).<\/li>\n
  • Database 40,000+ objects<\/strong> planets, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, double stars...<\/li>\n
  • SkyAlign<\/strong> : set up and align in just a few minutes, even if you don't know much about the sky.<\/li>\n
  • Portable format<\/strong> design single-arm fork<\/strong> + steel tripod, can be disassembled into separate parts for transport and storage.<\/li>\n
  • StarBright XLT optics<\/strong> High-quality treatments to maximize transmission and contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What you'll see (in concrete terms)<\/h3>\n

    Thanks to its collecting power 843\u00d7 that of the eye<\/strong> and fine resolution (Dawes 0,57\u2033<\/strong>), the NexStar 8SE is visually formidable:<\/p>\n

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    • Moon<\/strong> reliefs, craters, faults and fine structures \u201clike never before\u201d.<\/li>\n
    • Planets<\/strong> Cassini's division of Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, and atmospheric details depending on conditions.<\/li>\n
    • Deep sky<\/strong> These include globular clusters (e.g. Hercules), galaxies (e.g. Whirlpool \/ M51), and a wide variety of objects accessible from a suitable site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      GoTo + tracking: observation becomes fluid<\/h3>\n

      The frame alt-azimutale GoTo<\/strong> automatically locates and tracks objects. You choose a target, the telescope moves to it, then keeps it centered. The result: more comfortable observation, especially at high magnification.<\/p>\n

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      • Pointing speeds<\/strong> 9 speeds, up to 5\u00b0\/second<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Tracking speeds<\/strong> sidereal, solar, lunar<\/li>\n
      • Modes<\/strong> Alt-Az, EQ North \/ EQ South (EQ mode possible with wedge)<\/li>\n
      • NexStar+ Racquets<\/strong> double-line LCD display + base 40,000 items<\/strong> + 200 programmable objects<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Sky Tour<\/strong> the telescope can offer the best visible targets of the moment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        SkyAlign: simple, fast, effective<\/h3>\n

        NexStar 8SE uses SkyAlign<\/strong> just center three shiny objects<\/strong> (stars or planets) and then confirm. Even without any knowledge of the sky, alignment takes just a few minutes.<\/p>\n

        StarSense compatibility (very important)<\/h3>\n

        Yes: the NexStar 8SE is compatible with StarSense\u00ae technology<\/strong> (e.g. StarSense AutoAlign<\/em>). With the addition of this accessory, alignment can be carried out automatically<\/strong>, This further simplifies first outings and speeds up start-up.<\/p>\n

        Going further: accessories and advanced uses<\/h3>\n
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        • Fastar compatible<\/strong> designed to evolve towards \u201cfast\u201d wide-field imaging with the right configuration.<\/li>\n
        • Self-steering port<\/strong> available.<\/li>\n
        • Connectivity<\/strong> USB port (racket input) and 1 AUX port<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • WiFi<\/strong> compatible via module (SkyPortal WiFi Module type).<\/li>\n
        • Software<\/strong> : Celestron Starry Night Special Edition<\/strong> + application SkyPortal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Box contents<\/h3>\n
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          • Schmidt-Cassegrain 8\u2033 optical tube<\/li>\n
          • GoTo single-arm alt-azimuth mount + tripod<\/li>\n
          • Accessory tray<\/li>\n
          • Red dot researcher StarPointer\u2122<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Racket NexStar+<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Eyepiece 25 mm<\/strong> (magnification 81\u00d7<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
          • Angled return 1,25\u2033<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Technical specifications<\/h3>\n

            Optics (tube)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Optical design<\/strong><\/td>\nSchmidt-Cassegrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n203.2 mm (8\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n2032 mm (80\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Focus report<\/strong><\/td>\nf\/10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Supplied eyepiece<\/strong><\/td>\n25 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Magnification with supplied eyepiece<\/strong><\/td>\n81\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Researcher<\/strong><\/td>\nStarPointer\u2122 red dot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Angled return<\/strong><\/td>\n1.25\u2033 Star Diagonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Max. useful magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n480\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Min. magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n29\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Magnitude limit<\/strong><\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Resolution (Rayleigh)<\/strong><\/td>\n0,69\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Resolution (Dawes)<\/strong><\/td>\n0,57\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Light collection<\/strong><\/td>\n843\u00d7 (vs. human eye)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Secondary obstruction<\/strong><\/td>\n64 mm (2.5\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Obstruction (diameter)<\/strong><\/td>\n31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Obstruction (surface)<\/strong><\/td>\n9,77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Optical treatments<\/strong><\/td>\nStarBright XLT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tube length<\/strong><\/td>\n432 mm (17\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tube diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n232 mm (9.1\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tube weight<\/strong><\/td>\n5.4 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Dovetail<\/strong><\/td>\nCG-5 dovetail bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Mount & tripod<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Type<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt-Azimuth GoTo single fork arm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Instrument load capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n5.44 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Height (mount + tripod)<\/strong><\/td>\n965.2 mm to 1422.4 mm (38\u2033 to 56\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Leg diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n38.1 mm (1.5\u2033) stainless steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Frame head weight<\/strong><\/td>\n5 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Accessory tray<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tripod weight<\/strong><\/td>\n4.08 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Travel speeds<\/strong><\/td>\n9 speeds, max 5\u00b0\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tracking speeds<\/strong><\/td>\nSidereal, solar, lunar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tracking modes<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt-Az, EQ North \/ EQ South (wedge required for EQ)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            GPS<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Dovetail compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\nCG-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1\u00d7 AUX, autoguiding: yes, USB: yes (racket input)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Motorization<\/strong><\/td>\nDC servo motors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Power supply<\/strong><\/td>\n8\u00d7 AA (not included) or 12 VDC 750 mA (positive tip)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            PEC<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Racket<\/strong><\/td>\n2-line LCD, 18 characters, backlit buttons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            NexStar+ base<\/strong><\/td>\n40,000 objects + 200 programmable objects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Total kit weight<\/strong><\/td>\n14.51 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Celestron technologies included<\/h3>\n
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            • SkyAlign<\/li>\n
            • StarBright XLT Coatings<\/li>\n
            • Fastar Technology<\/li>\n
            • All-Star Polar Alignment<\/li>\n
            • CPWI<\/li>\n
            • Starry Night (software)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Safety information<\/h3>\n
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              • Sun :<\/strong> never observe the sun with the naked eye or with the instrument without a suitable solar filter. Risk of permanent eye damage.<\/li>\n
              • Never project the image of the Sun onto a surface through the optics (risk of overheating and damage).<\/li>\n
              • Never leave the instrument unattended, especially in the presence of children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                In a nutshell<\/h3>\n

                Visit NexStar 8SE<\/strong> is a particularly solid choice if you're looking for a telescope versatile<\/strong>, powerful visuals<\/strong> and easy to use<\/strong> thanks to GoTo and SkyAlign. And if you want even more comfort, remember the essentials: StarSense\u00ae compatible<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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