Computer Telescopes: Celestron NexStar 8SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope Kit 11069

Celestron NexStar 8SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope Kit 11069 Review

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Celestron NexStar 8SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope Kit 11069 Feature

Celestron is pleased to introduce their NEW NexStar SE Telescope Series! In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NEW NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more! Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies and more at the touch of a button!

NexStar SE Key Features

NexStar 8SE Specifications

Technical Specifications

Computer Control Specifications
* 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 * "THE SKY" Planetarium software - with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images * Rigid adjustable tripod for portability and convenience * 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 * Diagonal: 1.25" star diagonal * Tripod: Pre-assembled steel * Included Software: NexRemote and The Sky Level 1 * Camera Shutter Cable: No * Power Supply: 8-AA batteries (not included) * 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: