Celestron NexStar SE Range
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The Celestron NexStar SE range of telescopes are a great way to start observing some of the finest night sky objects. With an aperature range from 4 to 8 inches, the NexStar SE are capable of viewing everything from the moon thorugh solar system objects to nebula.
Each model has a GoTo mount with its database of over 40,000 celestial objects. This mount will find and track any of these objects for you.
The SkyAlign technology allows the user to set up their telescope quickly for a fun night of observing.
Each model breaks down easily and quickly for quick setup and transportation.
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- Fully-automated go to mount, featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects
- Fast setup with SkyAlign
- StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
| NexStar 4SE | NexStar 5SE | NexStar 6SE | NexStar 8SE | |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Weight | 21 lbs | 27.6 lbs | 30 lbs | 33 lbs |
| Aperture | 102 mm (4.02 in) | 125 mm (4.92 in) | 150 mm (5.91 in) | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
| Focal Length | 1325 mm (52 in) | 1250 mm (49 in) | 1500 mm (59 in) | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | f/13 | f/10 | f/10 | f/10 |
| Magnification | 53 x | 50 x | 60 x | 80 x |
| Low Useful Magnification | 15 x | 18 x | 21 x | 29 x |
| Limiting Magnitude | 12.5 | 13 | 13.4 | 14 |
The NexStar 8SE model rates 4.5 out of 5 in user reviews on Amazon.
Space.com gives the 6SE model a rave 4.8 out of 5 stars
And finally B&H give the 8SE another good review at 4.5 out of 5.