Celestron NexStar 8SE Professional Telescope Bundle – 11069-BUN3

Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Key Features

• Computerized hand control with a nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount

• Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup

• StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity

• SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process

• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects

• Flash upgradeable hand control; update your telescope’s operating software via the internet

• All NexStar SE models are GPS compatible and come standard with an auxiliary port for use with additional accessories

• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use

• Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer

• Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software

• Rigid adjustable tripod for portability and convenience

Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Specifications

• Optical Design: 8″ (203mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Focal Length: 2032mm f/10

• Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT

• Optical Tube: Aluminum, metallic orange

• Mount: Single fork arm, alt-azimuth

• Dovetail: Quick release tube clamp

• Hand Controller: Computerized GoTo

• Eyepiece: 25mm E-Lux (81x)

• Finderscope: Starpointer (Includes 3V CR2032 lithium button battery)

• Diagonal: 1.25″ star diagonal

• Tripod: Pre-assembled steel

• Tripod Dimensions (Collapsed): 28″ tall, 9″ x 9″

• Included Software: NexRemote and Starry Night Special Edition

• Camera Shutter Cable: No

• Power Supply: 8-AA batteries (not included)

Technical Specifications

• Highest Useful Magnification: 480x

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14

• Resolution: .68 arc seconds

• Dawes Limit: .57 arc seconds

• Light Gathering Power: 843x unaided eye

• Field of View: .63 degree

• Linear Field of View (feet at 1000 yards): 33 ft.

• Optical Tube Length: 17″

• Telescope Weight: 33 lb

• Tripod Weight: 9 lb

Computer Control Specifications

• Computerized hand controller has a double line liquid crystal display with 19 LED backlit buttons.

• Database includes 40,000 objects with enhanced information on over 200 objects.

• Ability to add up to 400 user defined objects.

• 9 slew speeds

• Auxiliary port.

• Sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates.

• Alt-Azimuth, equatorial north, and equatorial south tracking modes.

• GPS upgradable with Celestron CN-16 GPS accessory.

• Includes several alignment options including SkyAlign, auto 2-star align, 1-star align, 2-star align, and solar system align.

More About the Wide Angle Eyepiece & Diagonal Kit

Apertura’s Super Wide Angle eyepieces are now available in a kit! Buying this kit from High Point Scientific provides observers with four eyepieces and one SCT diagonal. This Apertura kit includes:

• 2″ SCT Twist Lock Carbon Dielectric Mirror Diagonal with a 2″ to 1.25″ Adapter

• 10 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 15 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 20 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 32 mm Super Wide Angle 2″ Eyepiece

• Storage Case

About the Apertura 2″ SCT Twist Lock Carbon Dielectric Mirror Diagonal

This 2″ Twist Lock SCT Dielectric Mirror Diagonal from Apertura is a diagonal that will make you glad you added to your SCT setup!

The body of the 2″ diagonal, which is carbon fiber plated, comes complete with a 2″ to 1.25″ adapter which has a non-marring brass compression ring to hold your 1.25″ eyepieces firmly in place. The adapter is threaded for 2″ filters. The nose piece of the diagonal has an SCT thread so you can easily attach the diagonal to your SCT scope.

Apertura has designed this diagonal with a twist lock mechanism and set screws, that can be utilized when the adapter is not in place to firmly hold your 2″ eyepiece.

The dielectric coatings on the 1/12th wave BK7 mirror have 99% reflectivity across the visible spectrum.

About the Apertura Super Wide Angle Eyepieces

Amateur astronomers know how important eyepieces are for their telescope set up. The telescope is the lock and the eyepiece is the key which unlocks the wonders of the night sky. The Super Wide Angle eyepieces from Apertura are high performing and aesthetically pleasing eyepieces that you will be happy to take on your night sky adventures.

The eyepieces are fitted with foldable fitted eyecups, blackened edges, and anti-reflection threads that will boost contrast. The metal eyepiece barrels are threaded to accept filters (not included).

Apertura 10 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 10 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 10 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.02″

• Width: 1.38″

• Weight: 2.9 oz

Apertura 15 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 15 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 13 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.36″

• Width: 1.39″

• Weight: 3.6 oz

Apertura 20 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 20 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 16 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.73″

• Width: 1.39″

• Weight: 4.2 oz

Apertura 32 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 32mm

• Barrel Size: 2″

• Eye Relief: 24 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Weight: 14.4 oz

AC Adapter

Enjoy your Celestron computerized telescope without using up your batteries with this inexpensive AC adapter! When using your telescope at home or near any wall outlet, you can enjoy hours of uninterrupted observing. Running your telescope off of AC power is hassle-free and much more reliable than other methods, especially in cool temperatures, when batteries can lose charge quickly.

12V 7AH Power Tank Power Supply

The Celestron Power Tank power supply allows you to explore the skies anywhere you go. Celestron designed this power tank specifically for the amateur astronomer, including many handy features. Not only useful for setting up and powering your scope, this model can also be useful as an emergency roadside accessory as it includes an emergency light, and booster terminals in place to start weak car batteries.

Celestron 12-Volt, 7 Amp Portable Power Tank Highlights

• 7-amp hour

• Two 12V output cigarette lighter ports

• Built-in (2) USB ports for charing portable devices

• Built-in flashlight with red filter cap

• Energy efficient LED spotlight

• Booster terminal on rear side

• Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety

• Cigarette lighter adapter included

• 110 V/220 V universal AC adapter included