Now that Spring is finally arriving, you want to get out and
do some observing, but you don't want to spend a lot of time
setting up, you just want to observe!

Astronomy made simple!

Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies and more at the touch of a button!

In the tradition of the famous orange Celestron optical tubes, the new NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more.

With the NexStar SE, you are in the driver seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will find it for you. Using our patented NexStar technology, the SE telescopes have the ability to locate nearly 40,000 objects. All you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view!

If you do not know what object to choose, let the intelligent NexStar SE give you a guided tour of the night sky! The Tour feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!

Not only can your NexStar SE find objects, it can teach you about them as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of your hand control.

Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.

SkyAlign

The days of complicated telescope assembly and setup are over. NexStar SE telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes with no tools required!

Using patented Celestron SkyAlign, simply input the date, time and location into the hand control and then point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects. The telescope does the rest. You do not need to know the names of the stars, and you can even pick the Moon or bright planets.

Key Features:
Computerised hand control with nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount
Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup
StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity
SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process
StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
Flash Upgradeable hand control: update your telescope operating software via the Internet
Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
Includes NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computer
TheSky Planetarium software with 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images

11069 NexStar 8 SE Specifications
Optical Design: 8-Inch 203mm Schmidt Cassegrain
Focal length: 2032mm (f/10)
Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
Optical Tube: Aluminum, mettalic orange
Mount: Single fork arm, Altazimuth
Dovetail: Quick release tube clamp (Same as Synta/Vixen EQ5!)
Hand Control: Computerized

Standard Accessories
Eyepiece: 25mm E-Lux (81x)
Finderscope: StarPointer
Diagonal: Star Diagonal, 1.25-inch
Tripod: Pre-assembled steel
Included software: NexRemote and TheSky Level 1
Power supply: 8 AA batteries (user-supplied)

Technical specifications
Highest useful magnification: 480x
Limiting stellar magnitude: 14
Rayleigh Resolution: 0.68 arc-seconds
Dawes Limit: 0.57 arc-seconds
Light gathering power: 843x unaided eye
Field of view: 0.63 degrees
Linear field of view: 33 feet at 1000 yards distance
Optical tube length: 17 inches
Telescope weight: 24 lbs
Tripod weight: 9 lbs

Computer Control Specifications

Computerized Hand Control: Double line 16-character liquid crystal display; 19 LED backlit buttons
Database: 40,000+ Object, 400 user defined programmable objects, enhanced information on over 200 objects
Slew speeds: Variable rate, nine speeds
Ports: RS-232, Aux
Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS Compatible: CN-16 GPS accessory
Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align

Now in Stock! Call 1 800 580 7160 or local 416 783 4140 to order! Or Visit our website www.khanscope.com