$1,399.00
At J&R Computer/Music World on 11-30-2008.
The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering, the 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-inch optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8-inch Aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2032mm 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 40000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.
Includes a version of The Sky Software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky, NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable for advanced control of your telescope via computer
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
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
40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 ob
