--- product_id: 48387848 title: "NexStar 8SE" brand: "celestron" price: "€ 2948.68" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48387848-nexstar-8se store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 8-inch aperture for stunning clarity SkyAlign & AutoAlign for instant setup 40,000+ object database GoTo mount NexStar 8SE **Brand:** celestron **Price:** € 2948.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe—Your Personal Stargazing Command Center Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NexStar 8SE by celestron - **How much does it cost?** € 2948.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48387848-nexstar-8se) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable Powerhouse:** Compact, lightweight components and sturdy steel tripod make transporting your telescope to any dark sky site a breeze. - • **Stargaze Like a Pro:** 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain mirror delivers breathtaking views of planets, galaxies, and star clusters with unmatched light-gathering power. - • **Bonus Starry Night Software:** Includes top-rated interactive astronomy software to deepen your cosmic exploration and impress your friends with real-time sky simulations. - • **Setup in Minutes, Not Hours:** Patented single fork arm design with SkyAlign technology means quick, intuitive alignment—perfect for spontaneous stargazing sessions. - • **Effortless Cosmic Navigation:** Automated GoTo mount locates and tracks over 40,000 celestial objects, so you never miss a moment in the night sky. ## Overview The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a premium 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope featuring a fully automated GoTo mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Its patented single fork arm design and SkyAlign technology enable quick setup and precise alignment, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced astronomers. Lightweight and portable, it includes bonus Starry Night software for enhanced astroimaging and sky simulation, delivering professional-grade optics and convenience in one sleek package. ## Description Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 8SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering impressive views at an economical price.Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st CenturyIn the 1970s, the classic Celestron 8 brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price, and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent.Big Mirror, Small PriceWith a full 8 inches of aperture, the 8SE reveals details in even the faintest celestial objects. With this much light-gathering ability, you’ll clearly observe Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and the Great Red Spot. Beyond the solar system, your 8SE will show you hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more. And don’t forget the Moon—you’ll see craters and geographic features like never before.Revolutionary Single Fork Arm MountWe know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard.Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with pushbutton ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.Aligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself! ## Features - NEXSTAR COMPUTERISED TELESCOPE: The NexStar 8SE computerised telescope features celestron’s iconic orange tube design with updated technology and the latest features for amazing stargazing for beginners and experienced observers - 8-INCH APERTURE: The eight-inch primary mirror in this Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for adults and kids to be used together packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our solar system has to offer, while retaining a compact form factor - FULLY-AUTOMATED GOTO MOUNT: Featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, the GoTo mount built into our telescopes for astronomy beginners automatically locates and tracks objects for you - EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND BREAK DOWN: The single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all assemble and break down from separate components for easy transportation, SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready in minutes - BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: The NexStar 8SE Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000GUFOC8 | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,658 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 20 in Telescopes | | Box Contents | NexStar 8 Pre-assembled Telescope, 25mm Eyepiece 31.7mm, Star Diagonal 31.7mm, Star Pointer Red Dot Finderscope, Adjustable Steel Tripod, The SkyTM Level 1 Astronomy Software, NexRemote Telescope Control Software, RS232 Cable, Computerised Hand Control with over 40 000 Object Database, Manual, Quick Set-up Guide | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Camera, Smartphone | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,511) | | Dawes Limit | 0.57 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.06 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 0.75 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 2030 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234110693 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 42D x 23.7W x 13H centimetres | | Item Weight | 10.88 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 11069 | | Model Name | NexStar 8SE SCT | | Model Number | 11069 | | Mount | Altazimuth Mount with GoTo automatic tracking feature | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Items | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 203 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 432 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Fully Automated GoTo Mount with 40,000+ Object Database | | UPC | 050234110693 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Zoom Ratio | 16 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** NexStar 8SE SCT - **Objective lens diameter:** 203 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 432 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 42D x 23.7W x 13H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount with GoTo automatic tracking feature ## Images ![NexStar 8SE - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oEYw1ZK7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: would this with Nikon D3300 for astrophotography (provided there there is an adaptor that I can buy separately)?** A: Well it depends what you are trying to observe. The Celestron 8SE is an f10 SCT which is designed to look at bright objects like the moon or planets. For Astrophotography you would need a focal reducer like the Celestron f6.3 .This will increase the light coming from less bright objects like Deep Sky Objects e.g M42 Orion Nebula. If you want DSO's then an Astrograph with focal ratio of f4 will enable you to detect faint sky objects with a DSLR. Hope this helps. **Q: Why does this include out of date software, not compatible with windows 10? The software provided is for xp, or Windows 2000. must be years old?** A: The included software is indeed very dated now. We advise our customers not to bother with it. It is just a simple desktop planetarium program. Celestron now provide a free app called Celestron Sky Portal. This is much better and available to download from iTunes and android. Also for PC Stellarium and Cartes de Ciel are other better and free alternatives that can be downloaded. Hope that helps. Regards Tring Astronomy Centre **Q: Hi, I am hoping someone with expertise can help? I want long exposure photos using my Nikon of nebulae & need to know where my £1000+ is best spent?** A: For long exposure photography it is essential to have an equatorial mount to prevent rotation of the field of view. This scopehas an alt-az mount and is therefore unsuitable for your needs. **Q: Is this not supplied with the tripod?** A: The one I purchased came with the tripod. Check the details or contact the seller if it isn't Amazon direct. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope – 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube – Fully Automated GoTo Mount with SkyAlign – Ideal for Beginners and Advanced Users – 40,000+ Object Database - Celestron 94303 1.25 inch Eyepiece & Filter Kit - Includes 14 Pieces in Metal Foam-Lined Carry Case, Silver - Celestron 93973 Skyportal WiFi Module, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48387848-nexstar-8se](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48387848-nexstar-8se) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*