Description
All of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer’s built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 8 to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.
No matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 8 will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the “NexStar computer with SkyAlign” icon in the support tab above.
Adjustable height altazimuth tripod: The tripod has 2″ diameter steel legs, with a center leg brace for added rigidity, and damps vibrations quickly. The center leg brace is drilled to form a convenient accessory tray that holds 1.25″ and 2″ eyepieces to keep them up out of the dew-soaked grass. A locating pin on the top of the tripod automatically centers the scope on the 9 lb. tripod for easy assembly in the dark.
Two-year warranty: All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.
Tech Details:
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: | 203.2mm (8″) |
| Focal Length: | 2032mm (80″) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (.98″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 81x |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | 1.25″ Star Diagonal |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 843x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 64mm (2.5″) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 9.77% |
| Optical Coatings: | Starbright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: | 432mm (17″) |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 232mm (9.1″) |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument load capacity: | 12 lbs (5.44 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 965.2mm – 1422.4mm (38″ – 56″) |
| Tripod leg diameter: | 38.1mm (1.5″) Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight: | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 9 lbs (4.08 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds – max speed 5/second |
| Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes: | Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS: | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 dovetail |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 1x AUX Port |
| Autoguide Port: | Yes |
| USB Port: | Yes, Hand Control input |
| Power Requirements: | 8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive) |
| Motor Drive: | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge) |
| Periodic Error Correction: | No |
| Computerized Hand Control: | Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| NexStar+ Database: | 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 24 lbs (10.88 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray Star Pointer Finderscope NexStar+ Hand Control 25mm eyepiece Star Diagonal |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Residents | View Proposition 65 Warning |
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