Experience the wonders of the universe with the NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope from Celestron, a leading name in high-quality optical instruments. This advanced, user-friendly telescope is the perfect tool for both novice and intermediate astronomers, offering superior views of celestial bodies at an affordable price.The NexStar 8 SE is a reimagining of our founder Tom Johnson's vision, who revolutionized the field of astronomy in the 1970s with the creation of the classic Celestron 8. This updated model retains the signature orange-tube design and combines it with cutting-edge features for the 21st-century stargazer.With a full 8 inches of aperture, the NexStar 8 SE offers exceptional light-gathering ability, revealing intricate details in even the faintest celestial objects. From the cloud bands on Jupiter to the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, this telescope brings the cosmos to your backyard. The NexStar 8 SE features a revolutionary single fork arm mount, a patented design unique to Celestron. This innovative feature ensures the telescope is not only portable but also quick and easy to set up. Despite its robust construction, the NexStar SE disassembles into compact, lightweight pieces for convenient transport, even in small vehicles.The NexStar 8 SE is equipped with a NeXStar+ hand control, allowing you to locate over 40,000 celestial objects with ease. The SkyAlign process simplifies alignment, requiring you to just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For an even more effortless experience, attach our StarSense AutoAlign, and your NexStar SE will align itself!This telescope is designed to grow with you, compatible with a range of high-tech accessories. Control your telescope using your iPhone or iPad with our SkyQ Link, or add GPS functionality with SkySync. For those interested in astroimaging, the NexStar SE is Fastar-compatible for ultra-fast, wide-field imaging. Whether you're embarking on your first stargazing session or have years of experience, the NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope is your trusted companion in exploring the universe.