Celestron NexStar 8SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope

Protect the optics of the NexStar 8SE by storing the OTA & Mount in this padded carry case from Celestron. The retractable handle and wheels make moving it around way easier than standard carry cases. A zipper compartment can hold small accessories.

Protect your telescope tripod from scratches and dings by storing it in the Apertura Universal Tripod Case! Once the tripod is safely in the case, the carry handles and ergonomic shoulder strap make it way easier to carry!

Dew can quickly ruin a night of observing, but there are ways to keep it at bay on all but the wettest of nights. Wrap this flexible dew shield snuggly around the end of your 8SE telescope to delay the formation of dew on your telescope's corrector plate. A dew shield also prevents stray light from bouncing off your optics and reducing contrast.

A 2X Barlow is one of the most popular telescope accessories available because it doubles the magnification of any 1.25” you use with it! For instance, the NexStar 8SE comes with a 25 mm eyepiece. Without the 2X Barlow, the eyepiece will produce 81X magnification. However, when used with the Barlow, you'll enjoy 162X views. For every eyepiece you buy thereafter, you will get two magnification options instead of one!

The Celestron NexStar 8SE comes with a 25 mm that produces 82X magnification, which is a great medium power eyepiece. This wide angle 15 mm eyepiece will give you 135X magnification; a good all-around magnification for the planets and other “smaller” celestial objects once you have located it with your 25 mm. If you were to add a 2X Barlow to the mix, you would get 162X with the standard 25 mm eyepiece and 270X with this 15 mm, which really bumps up the power on a good night of seeing.

If you are looking for an easy way to do a quick adjustment during observations or more specific collimation for imaging, these SCT collimation knobs from Apertura are the perfect solution! Using these collimation knobs will improve your imaging or observation experience because you will no longer have to worry about bothersome adjustments using the factory-supplied Phillips screws.

Your NexStar SE can run on 8 user-supplied AA household batteries, but you can also plug it into an AC wall outlet with this inexpensive AC adapter. Save your batteries for times when you're observing in remote locations.

This comprehensive cleaning kit from Apertura has all you need to make sure your SCT optics are clear and able to deliver top performances. Each item of the kit has been selected to make sure your optical surfaces can be cleaned and free of blemishes caused by dirt, fingerprints, and other particles. The components are also designed to be delicate enough not to scratch the lenses or mar optical coatings.

Pick up this Celestron 12V 7AH power supply and you’ll be able to power your telescope whether you’re in your backyard or out in the middle of nowhere. It comes with a cigarette lighter adapter that goes from the Power Tank to your Celestron NexStar SE mount. Also great for camping, road trips, or emergency power at home.

The NexStar 8SE mount comes with a corded hand controller, but if you’d like to use your smartphone or tablet to wirelessly control your telescope, then you’ll need the SkyPortal WiFi Module! Just load the free Celestron SkyPortal app onto your device, plug the WiFi module in, connect your Apple or Android smart device to the signal the module generates, and start observing!

Want to take pictures of celestial objects through this telescope with your smartphone? This adapter holds a wide range of smartphones and attaches to the eyepiece to hold your camera steady for quick shots of the Moon, planets, and more. It also works with binoculars, microscopes, and spotting scopes!