{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-8se-telescope","title":"Celestron NexStar 8SE 8-Inch GoTo Computerized Telescope (11069)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCelestron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e NexStar 8SE 8-Inch GoTo Computerized Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCelestron NexStar 8SE 8-inch GoTo computerized telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e combines powerful Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with a fully automated mount in a portable, easy-to-use system. Known for its iconic orange tube design, the NexStar 8SE is one of the most popular 8-inch telescopes for beginners and experienced astronomers alike—delivering serious performance at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics for Stunning Views\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eWith a full \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e8 inches of aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the NexStar 8SE gathers enough light to reveal fine planetary detail and deep-sky objects with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eObserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eSaturn’s Cassini Division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eJupiter’s cloud bands and Great Red Spot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eThe Hercules Globular Cluster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eThe Whirlpool Galaxy’s spiral structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eDetailed lunar craters and surface features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThis 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offers the perfect balance of light-gathering power, portability, and optical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eFully Automated GoTo Mount with 40,000+ Objects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003ecomputerized GoTo system\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically locates and tracks over 40,000 celestial objects using the included NexStar+ hand controller. Simply align the telescope using \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eSkyAlign technology, \u003c\/strong\u003ejust center one to three bright objects and press ALIGN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eOptional upgrades like StarSense AutoAlign, SkySync GPS, and WiFi control via smartphone allow your NexStar 8SE to grow with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ePortable Single Fork Arm Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eCelestron’s patented \u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003esingle fork arm mount\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the NexStar 8SE lightweight, compact, and easy to transport. The optical tube, mount, and steel tripod break down into manageable pieces, making it ideal for backyard observing or dark-sky travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eStable construction ensures accurate tracking for visual observing and planetary imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eAstrophotography Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eThe NexStar 8SE is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eFastar-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing ultra-fast wide-field imaging. Pair it with a planetary camera for high-resolution lunar and planetary photography. It’s one of the best entry-level telescopes for users interested in beginning astrophotography. \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the NexStar 8SE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eFully automated GoTo mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e40,000+ object database\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eSkyAlign easy setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003ePortable, travel-friendly design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eIdeal for planets and deep-sky observing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eFrom your first observing session to years of advanced use, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eCelestron NexStar 8SE GoTo telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a trusted, versatile choice for serious stargazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astrobackyard.com\/celestron-nexstar-8se\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Astrobackyard Nexstar 8SE Review\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYou can check out Astrobackyard Nexstar 8SE review here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; text-align: left; width: 1200px; color: #333e48; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2032mm (80\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e81x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e843x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e64mm (2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9.77%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eStarbright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e232mm (9.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e12 lbs (5.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-2\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38\" - 56\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e11 lbs (5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9 lbs (4.08 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 5°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e24 lbs (10.88 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC or DC power Cable are not included :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/celestron-car-battery-adapter-18769?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=cad003980\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDC power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/celestron-ac-adapter-2-amp-18778?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f70200dc8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAC Power Cable \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"celestron warranty\" href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/celestron-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Celestron 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125775171813,"sku":"CEL-11069","price":2360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-11069-astronomy-plus-1.webp?v=1690485474","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/celestron-nexstar-8se-telescope","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}