| 1 | Astronomical TelescopeFL: The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a popular Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope known for its blend of advanced features and user-friendly design. Here are the key specifications:Optical Tube Assembly• Aperture: 203.2 mm (8 inches),Focal Length: 2032 mm (80 inches)• Focal Ratio: f/10, Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT• Light Gathering Power: 843x (compared to the human eye) Mount• Type: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth, GoTo System: NexStar+ hand control with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System AlignSoftware and Database, Computerized Hand Control: Included, with over 40,000 objects in the database• Software: TheSkyX – First Light Edition astronomy software, Finderscope• Type: StarPointer red dot finderscope Tripod• Material: Steel, Accessory Tray: Included Eyepiece• Included Eyepiece: 25 mm (provides 81x magnification)• Eyepiece Barrel Diameter: 1.25 inchesOther Features,• Dovetail Rail: Compatible with Vixen-style dovetail,• Power Supply: 8 AA batteries (not included) or an external 12V DC power source• Weight:, Optical Tube: 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg), Mount and Tripod: 24 lbs (10.89 kg)o Total Weight: 33 lbs (14.96 kg), Optical Specifications, Aperture: 203.2 mm (8 inches)• Focal Length: 2032 mm, Focal Ratio: f/10, Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain• Magnification: Depends on the eyepiece used; the standard 25mm eyepiece provides 81x magnification.Mount and Electronics, Mount Type: Computerized Altazimuth• GoTo Technology: NexStar+ hand control with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align• Power Requirements: 8 AA batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter Physical Specifications• Weight (Optical Tube): Approximately 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg), Weight (Tripod): Approximately 9 lbs (4.08 kg)• Total Weight: Approximately 24 lbs (10.89 kg), Tube Length: 17 inches (432 mm) Accessories• Eyepiece: 25mm Plossl (1.25\"), Star Diagonal: 1.25\" Erect Image Diagonal, Finder: StarPointer red dot finderscopeAdditional Features, Computerized Hand Control: Features a two-line, 16-character LCD display with backlit buttons for easy operation in the dark., Built-in Database: Can locate and automatically track objects in the sky, including stars, planets, galaxies, and more. |
