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Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo
Built for computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain observation, the Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo combines a 203.2mm aperture with 2032mm focal length and an integrated equatorial wedge.
- 203.2mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
- 2032mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- NexStar SE mount includes equatorial wedge
- 25mm eyepiece and SkyAlign controller included
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Description
Computerized high-magnification observation defines the Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo, an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 2032 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its NexStar SE computerized alt-azimuth single-fork mount includes a built-in equatorial wedge, NexStar+ hand controller, SkyAlign alignment, StarBright XLT coatings, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, steel tripod, and accessory tray for guided lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.
The aluminum optical tube uses internal primary focusing and Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, while the NexStar SE mount provides sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking modes and computerized object location. The 203.2 mm aperture and 2032 mm focal length support the listed high-magnification optical format, while the built-in wedge provides an equatorial tracking option for supported longer-exposure applications.
Key Features of Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines an 8-inch aperture with a 2032 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, NexStar SE motorized control, SkyAlign setup, built-in equatorial wedge, Fastar compatibility, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, steel tripod, and accessory tray.
- 203.2 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 2032 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Computerized NexStar SE alt-azimuth single-fork mount
- Built-in manual equatorial wedge
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- NexStar+ hand controller and SkyAlign technology
- Fastar and HyperStar compatible tube
- 25 mm eyepiece, finder, diagonal, tripod, and tray
Computerized Lunar and Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated tracking of lunar terrain, planetary surfaces, star clusters, and selected deep-sky targets, with the 2032 mm focal length supporting the listed long-focus Schmidt-Cassegrain format while the NexStar SE mount provides electronic positioning and the built-in wedge supplies the listed equatorial tracking option.
Why Choose Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized NexStar control, SkyAlign setup, Fastar compatibility, a built-in wedge, long focal length, 25 mm eyepiece, finder, tripod, and star diagonal for guided lunar, planetary, deep-sky, and supported imaging observation.
- Large 203.2 mm aperture with the listed f/10 configuration
- NexStar computerized mount with SkyAlign and wedge support
- Eyepiece, diagonal, finder, tripod, controller, and accessory tray included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, and buyers should review the current US warranty terms, electronics coverage, hand-controller support, registration requirements, optical coverage, wedge-related conditions, and authorized service process before purchasing this NexStar 8SE system.
Celestron SC 203/2032 NexStar 8 SE GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron NexStar 8SE (11069) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Resolving Power | 0.57 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.69 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Fastar and HyperStar Compatible) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 238 mm x 432 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.44 kg (12.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | NexStar SE Computerized Alt-Azimuth Single-Fork Arm Mount with Integrated Manual Equatorial Tilt Wedge |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (81x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), NexStar+ Hand Controller with SkyAlign 40000-Object Database, Steel Tripod with Built-In Wedge, Accessory Tray, Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC via 8x AA batteries or optional external AC-DC adapter |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Automated motorized target tracking and high-magnification planetary monitoring, mounting an 8-inch high-transmission catadioptric barrel onto an electronic alt-azimuth arm that adapts to an equatorial axis via a built-in wedge deck. |
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