NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Model No. 11069
Overview:8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
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
Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube
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
“TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Computerized Mount Features:
Proven NexStar computer control technology
40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)
Specifications:
Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture (mm) | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
Focal Length | 2032 mm |
Focal Ratio | 10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 81.28 x |
Finderscope | StarPointer |
Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
Tripod | Steel leg |
Power Requirements | 8-AA batteries (not included) |
Highest Useful Magnification | 480 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 29 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.4 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.68 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 843 x |
Apparent Field of View | 0.64 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 33.6 ft (13 m) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14 % |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37 % |
Optical Coatings | rBright XLT |
Optical Tube Length | 17 in |
Total Telescope Kit Weight | 24 lbs |
Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South |
Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align |
Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux |
Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
Database | 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
