Celestron 11069 NexStar 8SE Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Advanced GPS, Astroimaging and AutoAlign Features, Black/Orange

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It lets me work out my targets ahead of time and not be scrambling at the last minute poking my head outside to see if nature is cooperating. When you see a picture of Celestron’s 8-incher, you might not appreciate just how easy it is to set up and transport.

Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favourite targets with push-button ease. You should visually inspect the set before stacking and remove any with blurred stars, clouds, satellite streaks, etc. The telescope boasts a sturdy construction, thanks to its high-quality components, which allows the pointing and tracking accuracy needed for you to observe and follow your favorite targets with the simple press of a button.This will correctly remove the blue tint from the filter when you take the picture, instead of trying to color-correct in post. The Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerised Telescope has Celestron's signature orange-tube and combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system. Unlike traditional telescopes, the RASA design ingeniously places the imaging sensor at the front of the telescope tube, creating an ultra-fast f/2. Clifton Cameras is a credit broker, not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN728300).

The optics on this telescope deliver crisp, high-contrast views, thanks in part to Celestron’s Starbright XLT optical coatings. You’ll need a dedicated astronomy camera or a willingness to sacrifice your DSLR via surgical extraction if you want to get around it.Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent. They have Celestron’s own Starbright XLT coating for better light transmission and, as should be the case with a well-constructed compound scope, there are almost no noticeable aberrations. Before starting, make sure the telescope is level (it comes with a spirit level) and the viewfinder is aligned with the scope, otherwise, you won’t be able to point it at the three bright objects when the time comes. The NexStar 8SE is a reimagining of the classic Celestron 8 which revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970’s. Galaxies are not one of the strong points of the Nexstar 8SE when shooting with an alt-az mount, mainly because your exposures will be 10-15 seconds and you need more signal for the faint structures of galaxies.

It is easy to use manually finding stars and planets and the go to mount is fab especially when you don’t really know what you are looking for. First, your eye can’t take 15 second exposures, so even bright objects like the Hercules Cluster look like milky, faint cotton balls and colorful objects like the Orion Nebula look like milky, faint wedges. Collimation requires a screwdriver to adjust the three screws which hold the mirror in place (find them at the rear of the telescope). From the SkyProdigy, a telescope so smart it can align itself, to our high-performance EdgeHD optical system, we’ve revolutionized the hobby of astronomy for beginners and advanced amateurs alike.Since one of my other hobbies is photography, it seemed inevitable that I would delve into astrophotography. I was a bit perplexed how these were different than Darks, but Darks at taken at the same temperature and exposure as Lights, while Dark Flats are taken at the same temperature and exposure as Flats. APP is able to do all sorts of advanced things like stacking hundreds of images, removing light pollution, and assembling composite images taken at different times and angles. Tiny adjustments to the focus will rotate the center diffraction arc towards the top or bottom arcs. Also other telescopes, used for other purposes, can be connected onto the same fork mount - such as a solar telescope or various cameras with a range of lenses, etc.

In this review, we’ll break down why it such a desirable scope and, more importantly, whether it’s the right one for you. The 8SE has a 3-star alignment process by default, which requires you to center stars it picks in the finder scope. I found right ascension, declination, altitude and azimuth thoroughly confusing, but the arm exercise helped me understand it. Although I am old enough for Halley’s 1986 visit, I couldn’t see it at all from my location in the northern hemisphere.This intelligent, all-in-one observatory and astroimaging system emerges as a catalyst, eliminating the complexities traditionally associated with telescopes and, in turn, metamorphosing your backyard into an inviting gateway to the Universe. Overall the Celestron NexStar 8SE is a remarkable product, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical, travel-friendly, visual scope that allows you to get your feet wet in astrophotography. Finally the 'Travel Pro' - the first variable-use fork mount from Celestron, with built-in stand, which can also be used without a tripod.