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Compare Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope to Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

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Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

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Product Description

Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5 SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 28 lbs including the... More

Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5 SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 28 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 5 SE features a precision optical system with 1,250 mm focal length (f/10) standard with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and offers 56% more light gathering power than a 4" model. Less

The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron’s classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8 SE features... More

The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron’s classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8" aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio. Less

Product MPN

MPN

NexStar 5 SE

NexStar 8 SE

Key Features

Optical Design

Catadioptrics

Optical Diameter

44.45 mm

203 mm

Finderscope

Red-Dot

Focal Length

1250 mm

2032 mm

Max Useful Magnification

x 300

x 480

Mount Type

Altazimuth

Motorized

Yes

Miscellaneous

UPC

050234110365

050234110693

Product ID

35391097

36034586

Product Reviews

Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope

1 review

Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

1 review

Quality control issue

by tingting , Aug 8, 2008

Pros: Mount seems sturdy. Dove tail mount system.

Cons: Missing items, cannot use focus knob out of box. Quality issues. Motor cheap.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy this model. Buy the 6 or 8 inch version and inspect carefully for defects and missing items.

This reviewer does not recommend this product.

Review: I got this for portability and thought it was the same quality as the 5i series. Received box and was missing the operating manual, and couple CDs that were supposed to come with it. Scope unable to use out of box because of problem with focusing...

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Potent Scope on A Lightweight Computerized Mount [Update 07/07/2009]

by Pirich , Nov 10, 2007

Pros: Potent telescope, light package is easy to move. Inexpensive for what you get.

Cons: Limited field of view. Power hungry.

The Bottom Line: The NexStar 8SE makes a larger telescope portable with computer guidance than any other package. It does a lot, works well, and is reasonably priced.

This reviewer recommends this product.

Review: Compared to their diameter, the Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) is the most compact design yet derived. Celestron, the company who pioneered their commercial manufacture forty years ago, made a breakthrough in 1970 with the C8, which was and...

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Compare Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope to Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

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Quality control issue

Potent Scope on A Lightweight Computerized Mount [Update 07/07/2009]

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