Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized
$3,160.00 - $4,099.00
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19 years ago
Celestron Nexstar 8 SE
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, and captivated by the glimpse it presents of itself via the nighttime sky. For the most part, "naked eye" and binocular observation, have satisfied my visual cravings, but every so often I would wonder how much...
18 years ago
Potent Scope on A Lightweight Computerized Mount [Update 07/07/2009]
The NexStar 8SE makes a larger telescope portable with computer guidance than any other package. It does a lot, works well, and is reasonably priced.
Pros:
- Potent telescope, light package is easy to move
- Inexpensive for what you get
Cons:
- Limited field of view
- Power hungry
18 years ago
Is everything I had hoped for!
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Accurate
- Comfortable Eyepiece
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
16 years ago
The 8 SE is a compromise. The OTA works well enough, but dew is a constant headache.The mount can work well,although never on a consistent basis. Mount also appears to be overloaded with this OTA.I hung a weight opposite the OTA and vibration and noise were considerably lessened.It is certainly easy...
14 years ago
I would change only one thing
This is a very good scope. Excellent value, fun to use. I would definitely recommend this. I suggest Celestron upgrade the finder scope.
Pros:
- Easy to setup, very portable
- Nice clear images, easy to use
Cons:
- The supplied finder scope is too flimsy too be very useful
14 years ago
Great. Light. Easy to use. Magnification smaller than expected
Easy to use. Really clear picture. I live in the city and I still enjoy great images. Magnification: images on celstron.com are a bit misleading as you do not get Saturn or Jupiter to fill the frame and I have a 2x barlow, and a tele-extender...
13 years ago
great product
As a newcommer to astronomy I did a lot of reading prior to purchasing the Nexstar 8SE. I am more than impressed with its capabilities and set up is a breeze. With the luxury of an almost unpolluted sky I was amazed at the clarity of Jupiter and its 4 nearby moons.
12 years ago
Look elsewhere if you're more than a casual hobbyist
The Celestron Nexstar 8SE is a powerful telescope, but if you take this hobby seriously, you'll be pulling your hair out at the terrible mount it comes with. As you can imagine, a plastic mount does not have the stability to do any kind of photography beyond the moon.
12 years ago
Powerful amatuer telescope
Operating directions are not that great but once you get it, the telescope is fantastic.
Pros:
- High light gathering capacity
Cons:
- Primitive digital technology
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