Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

8 inches of light-gathering aperture doesn't get more portable than this! An 8 inch telescope is the right amount of aperture for viewing just about anything in the night sky. This telescope sets up and breaks down quickly (check out the video) and is great for taking to dark sky locations. The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than a 6-inch model the Celestron NexStar 8 SE will enable you to see deep into the universe. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron s classic 8-inch optics. The Celestron NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt- Cassegrain 8-inch aperture optics with Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio.The Celestron NexStar 8 SE has all the same features as Celestron s most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes including the revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology a sky tour feature a database of over 40000 celestial objects and ea