--- product_id: 1395265 title: "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" brand: "celestron" price: "€ 3730.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1395265-celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-8-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-optical store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # SkyAlign fast 3-star automated alignment 8-inch aperture for deep sky clarity 40,000+ object database GoTo system 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 **Brand:** celestron **Price:** € 3730.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe with a Tap — See More, Know More, Be More ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 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 by celestron - **How much does it cost?** € 3730.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1395265-celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-8-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-optical) ## 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 - • **8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics:** Capture stunning lunar details, planetary features, and distant galaxies with premium StarBright XLT coatings for crystal-clear views. - • **Compact, Portable & Iconic Design:** Lightweight orange tube and quick-release mount make stargazing on-the-go a stylish, social experience. - • **Explore 40,000+ Celestial Wonders:** Instant access to an expansive database with precision automated GoTo tracking—never miss a cosmic event again. - • **Future-Proof Your Astronomy Journey:** Compatible with advanced Celestron accessories and backed by a 2-year warranty plus US-based expert support. - • **SkyAlign Technology for Effortless Setup:** Align your telescope in minutes by simply centering any three bright stars—no astronomy degree required. ## Overview The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a professional-grade 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope featuring a fully computerized GoTo mount with a 40,000+ object database and SkyAlign technology for rapid, user-friendly setup. Its premium StarBright XLT coatings enhance light transmission, delivering detailed views of planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects. Lightweight and portable, it supports upgrades with Celestron accessories and includes a 2-year warranty with US-based customer support, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced astronomy enthusiasts. ## Description Product Description The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a powerful, feature-rich telescope designed for intermediate users ready to take the next step in their astronomy journey. With its iconic orange tube and advanced Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the 8SE offers impressive light-gathering ability in a compact, portable form—perfect for detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies. The fully automated GoTo mount makes finding objects effortless. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to choose from a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, and the mount will automatically locate and track your target with precision. Getting started is easy with SkyAlign technology: simply center any three bright stars or planets in the eyepiece—even if you don’t know their names—and the system calculates your position and aligns the telescope in minutes. The NexStar 8SE is also compatible with a wide range of Celestron accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign for hands-free setup, SkyPortal WiFi for wireless control, and SkySync GPS for enhanced accuracy. With its combination of optical performance, smart technology, and upgrade potential, the NexStar 8SE is built to grow with you. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support. desertcart.com desertcart.com Review Celestron's Nexstar 8 SE telescope combines excellent optics and computerized "GoTo" tracking in a package that's light, portable and affordable. The legendary performance of Celestron's orange tube C8 telescope has been updated with high performance Starbright XLT coatings, and the single arm Nexstar mount now includes Celestron's easy to use "SkyAlign" technology. The Nexstar 8 SE upholds Celestron's reputation for quality optics. When I use an 11mm Plossl eyepiece (almost 200x magnification) for example, I can easily see the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings. When I look at Jupiter, the pale orange color of Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot is visible, and I've even been able to identify the polar caps and spot dust storms on the planet Mars. A 20mm Plossl eyepiece (about 100x magnification) is a good choice for viewing galaxies and star clusters. When I look at globular cluster M13 in the constellation Hercules the high contrast XLT optics show me a glowing snowflake made of hundreds of tiny pin-point stars! And a low power 32mm Plossl eyepiece is a good choice for views of larger deep space highlights like the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula. Celestron's patented "SkyAlign" system makes the Nexstar 8 SE very easy to use. I just pick the nearest town from the built-in list, enter the date and time, and point the telescope at three bright stars. I don't need a star chart because "SkyAlign" identifies the stars for me. When I just want a quick look at the moon or a planet, I like to use the "Solar System Align" option. After entering the date and time, I just point the telescope at the moon and press the "Align" key. That's all it takes, the computer takes over and the telescope begins tracking quietly and accurately. At star parties I often have my Nexstar up and running while older computerized telescopes are still waiting for their alignment stars to appear in the twilight. The Nexstar 8 SE comes with a simple red-dot finder scope and a basic 25mm eyepiece. You'll want to add a few good eyepieces to take full advantage of the Nexstar 8 SE's excellent optics. At the very least get Celestron's bargain priced Accessory Kit which includes high and low power plossl eyepieces, or treat yourself to some top rated Tele Vue eyepieces. At twenty-four pounds total weight, the Nexstar 8 SE is unusually light and portable for an eight-inch telescope. The drawback of course is that some people will find it too light. Like other Schmidt Cassegrain (SCT) telescopes there are plenty of optional accessories to upgrade this telescope with, such as heavy duty tripods and an optical finder scope. If you want to try astro-photography, however, check out Celestron's CPC 800 Telescope which features a heavy duty mount and tripod and an 8x50 optical finder scope right out of the box. --Jeff PhillipsPros:Excellent optics Easy computerized GoTo tracking Light, portable and affordable Cons:Plastic accessories Short battery life Too light for astro-photography P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Manufacturer Description The largest of the NexStar SE family with 78% more light gathering than a 6-inch model, the 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 NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8-inch aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f10 focal ratio. About the NexStar SE Series: NexStar 8 SE Features: The NexStar 8 SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, and easy-to-use hand control. Plug the optional CN-16 GPS accessory into NexStar's auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 8 SE isn't one of them. In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software, and much more. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look. Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. This software package, valued at over $100, is included free with your NexStar SE! General Features: 8-inch 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 Computerized 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 star; solar systems; 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 go-to features NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS accessory (93963) See more ## Features - ADVANCED TECH MEETS ICONIC DESIGN: The NexStar 8SE pairs Celestron’s legendary orange tube with a fully computerized GoTo system—ideal for those ready to step up from manual scopes and explore more of the night sky with precision and ease. - 8-INCH SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS: The large 8" aperture gathers enough light to reveal fine lunar details, cloud bands on Jupiter, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and globular clusters—all in a compact, portable form factor. - FULLY AUTOMATED GoTo MOUNT WITH NEXSTAR+ HAND CONTROL: Use the NexStar+ hand control to select from a 40,000+ object database. The computerized mount then automatically slews to your target and tracks it—no star charts or manual alignment needed. - FAST & EASY ALIGNMENT WITH SKYALIGN TECHNOLOGY: SkyAlign gets you observing fast—just center any three bright stars or planets, even if you don’t know their names. The system then calculates your position and aligns the mount in minutes. - COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON ACCESSORIES: Easily upgrade your setup with all our latest accessories to enhance automation, wireless control, or location accuracy as your skills grow. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000GUFOC8 | | Additional Features | Fully Automated GoTo Mount with 40,000+ Object Database | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 25mm eyepiece, Accessory Tray, NexStar+ Hand Control, Optical tube, Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod, Star Diagonal, Star Pointer Finderscope | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone, GPS Device | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,552) | | Dawes Limit | 0.57 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.06 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | 25mm eyepiece | | Field Of View | 0.75 Degrees | | Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (includes 51632 with CR2032 battery) | | Focal Length Description | 2032 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234110693 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32"D x 34"W x 52"H | | Item Weight | 10.88 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 11069 | | Model Name | NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope | | Model Number | 11069 | | Mount | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 203 Millimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 432 Millimeters | | Power Source | 8-AA batteries, 12v AC adapter, or any of Celestron’s PowerTank external power sources – none of which are included. | | UPC | 050234110693 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | | Zoom Ratio | 16 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm eyepiece - **Finderscope:** StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (includes 51632 with CR2032 battery) - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Model Name:** NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 203 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 432 Millimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 32"D x 34"W x 52"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm Mount ## Images ![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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oEYw1ZK7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can I see aliens girls in another planet with this telescope?** A: Aliens don’t even be on Earth. But, I think they live in the future including robots. **Q: it is possible to take picture with this telescope? does it have camara included? how do you take pictures in case it doesnt have a camara?** A: Alejandro, Yes you can take pictures with some limitations. I have take marvelous pictures, but you need to sue a DSLR and you will have to purchase, from Celestron, a T-ring (part #93419) for $10.36 and the T-Adapter for $21.95. You thread these two items together and connect one end to your camer and the other end threads onto your telescope after you take the visual back off of the scope. You can easily photograph the Moon, I suggest that you take pictures of a partial moon. Run some tests and try different exposures. If you can afford a solar filter from Orion, you can take pictures of the Sun. Taking pictures of deep sky objects is difficult with an Alt-Azimuth mount, like the NexStar, but you should be able to get pcitures of Venus, Jupiter, the Pleiades and a few others, as long as you can shoot with a very high ISO. I hope this helps. One other thing that is very vlauable to purchase is the Celestron focal reducer, it will allow more light and widen your angle of view. Do some research on Prime focus photography with the NexStar 6. **Q: Is this motorized? does it follow the track of the planets?** A: Yes, it is motorized. You have an alignment process and once aligned the telescope will track whatever you have slewed to - stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. The hand controller has a built in menu and for example if you select the moon the telescope will automatically slew (move and point) to the moon and then keep the telescope pointed on the moon until you go to another object. **Q: IS THIS CAMERA FASTAR CAPABLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY?** A: If you're asking about simple land photography, this telescope is the equivalent of a telephoto lens and is very capable to do the task. If asking about astrophotography, this telescope is capable after several optional accessories are put to use. Think camera adapter, equatorial wedge, much more sturdy mounting instead of the tripod mount provided, and a LOT of patience. This all assumes the camera is sensitive enough for astronomical objects. ## 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.be/products/1395265-celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-8-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-optical](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1395265-celestron-nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope-8-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-optical) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*