CELESTRON NEXSTAR 8SE GOTO TELESCOPE

CELESTRON NexStar 8SE TELESCOPE

Telescope General Features

    * 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
    * SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
    * StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
    * Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
    * Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth        operating structure for the optical tube
    * StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
    * Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
    * Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
    * Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Computerized Mount Features:

    * Proven NexStar computer control technology
    * 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
    * SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
    * Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
    * Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
    * DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
    * Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
    * Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
    * NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
    * GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)

Specifications:

Optical Design:                                                                 Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture:                                                                             203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length:                                                                     2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio:                                                                       10
Finderscope:                                                                     StarPointer
Dovetail Compatibility:                                                     Quick Release Tube Clamp
Mount:                                                                                  Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Optical Tube:                                                                      Aluminum
Eyepiece:                                                                            25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification with 25 mm E/P:                                       81 x
Star Diagonal:                                                                   1.25"
CD ROM:                                                                            NexRemote V1.6.14 and "The Sky®" Level 1
Tripod:                                                                                Steel (sku 93593)
Power Supply :                                                                  8-AA batteries (not included)
Highest Useful Magnification:                                       480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification Learn More :                  29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:                                            14
Resolution (Rayleigh) :                                                   0.69 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes):                                                       0.57 arcsec
Light Gathering Power  :                                                 843 x
Angular Field of View:                                                      0.63 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) :                               33 ft (10.06 m)
Optical Coatings:                                                              Starbright XLT
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:                                        2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:                         9.8 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:                31.3 %
Optical Tube Length:                                                       17 in (431.8 mm)
Tripod and Mount Weight:                                               9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Telescope Weight:                                                           24 lbs (10.89 kg)
Motor Drive:                                                                        Integrated D.C. Electronics
Computer Hand Control :                                                Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Slew Speeds:                                                                     Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
Tracking Modes:                                                                Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
Database:                                                                           40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Alignment Procedures:                                                    SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
Software Precision:                                                           24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
Communication Ports:                                                     RS-232 communication port on hand control, Autoguider port, Aux port
Tracking Rates:                                                                 Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Payload Capacity:                                                             12 lbs (5.44 kg)