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Celestron NexStar 8 SE

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strong construction, accurate, quality lenses, expandability, comfortable eyepiece

power hungry

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Cloudy Nights

17 December 2009
Ratings: Lens/Optical/Mirror Quality 45/50 Build/ Construction 23/30 Value 20/20 88/100 9.1/10 (Not an average) I am pleased with this scope and really recommend the Nexstar SE line to anyone looking for a goto or even just a beginning scope it will be great for you. I hope you all had as much fun reading this as I did writing it. Read more

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Excellent Telescope

10/10

Reviewer: GunnyD, Bestbuy
21 September 2011
I did all my research online and then went in to the store to order. They were kinda shaky at first telling me to go online to order it. I gently persisted and finally found someone that would try. I had them add the next day delivery for $15 and it all worked. Next day I had my new 8SE. It only comes with one eyepiece (25mm) so no 480x yet but we got to see the rings of saturn!!! The moon is stunning!! Unit comes with very good software. Get the GPS and power supply. Read more
- expandability
- learning curve
Great all around telescope.

10/10

Reviewer: andrew5554, Ebay
15 March 2011 See Product at eBay ($1,199.00)
I recently realized I wasn't using my Celestron C8 Ultima telescope b/c it was just too heavy and complicated to get set up. I was apprehensive that what I settled on for a replacent, the Nexstar 8 SE, would seem flimsy or cheap in comparison but I was pleasantly surprised with its solid feel and good build quality. I received it today and within an hour I had it put together and was finishing the goto alignment procedure (got lucky and had clear skies). Read more or see product
Is everything I had hoped for!

10/10

Reviewer: Avtar, J&R
14 October 2008
The scope is easy to assemble and set up. Started using it immediately. The scope arrived in good time and well packed. This is a great scope, I recommend also getting a AC power supply adapter. Read more
- Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Potent Scope on A Lightweight Computerized Mount [Update 07/07/2009]

8.0/10

Reviewer: Pirich, epinions.com
17 December 2009
Compared to their diameter, the Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) is the most compact design yet de Read more
- Potent telescope, light package is easy to move. Inexpensive for what you get.
- Limited field of view. Power hungry.
Potent Scope on A Lightweight Computerized Mount [Update 07/07/2009]

8.0/10

Reviewer: Pirich, epinions.com
17 December 2009
Compared to their diameter, the Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) is the most compact design yet de Read more
- Potent telescope, light package is easy to move. Inexpensive for what you get.
- Limited field of view. Power hungry.