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NexStar 8SE - General Features

* 8" 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

NexStar 8SE - Computerized Mount 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 goto 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)