Own A Modern Day Classic!

Here's why the NexStar 8i Special Edition is a MUST HAVE!       

No other 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope offers all this:

  • Special Anodized Orange Optical Tube with Signature Special Edition Logo
    In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new Special Edition 8i combines
    the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
     
  • Low Price
    One of the lowest priced 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain computerized telescopes on the market!
     
  • Portable
    At only 24 lb. it's easy to move from location to location!
     
  • Patented Single Fork Arm Design
    Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the 8i's optical tube.
     
  • XLT High Performance Optical System
    Celestron's highest quality optical coatings for sharp, bright views!
    Perfect for astrophotography!     (more info)
     
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty
    Celestron backs the 8i Special Edition with the best standard warranty in the industry. (more info)
     
  • Celestron's Reputation
    Celestron is a world leader in computerized telescope design and engineering innovation

  Features:

Type-two anodized Celestron orange tube with special edition logo.

New! Auto Two-Star Align – After a single star alignment, NexStar
automatically
chooses and slews to a second star for a quick and accurate alignment.

40,000+ object database – The expanded, programmable user database includes the complete Messier, NGC, IC and Caldwell catalogs. Customized lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae and other deep-sky objects. Room for hundreds of user defined objects.

                                       Database Filter Limits – User-defined so that only objects visible above the horizon are displayed on the hand control.

                                        User-Defined Slew Limits – Prevents the telescope from slewing beyond the user-defined horizon in altazimuth and equatorial mode.

                                            Hibernate – This power saving device allows you to power the telescope without losing your     alignment. All you have to do is enter the correct time.

                                          Hibernate allows you to look for planets in the daytime after having used the telescope the night before or to observe night after night without having to re-align.

                                     Wedge Align Algorithm – Automatically aligns the telescope to the celestial pole. .                                   Essential when you are performing a polar alignment on an equatorial wedge.

                                                  Anti Cord Wrap – Prevents the telescope from wrapping its cords when attaching optional accessories.

                                   Patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle.

                                                 Only weighing 24 lbs. the NexStar 8i is the perfect combination of power and portability

Dozens of Other Powerful Features

  • 203mm (8") diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain

  • 1-1/4" - 25mm Plössl (81x ) eyepiece

  • 90° 1-1/4" Star Diagonal

  • Starpointer Finderscope

  • Focal Length of 2032mm

  • Focal Ratio of f/10

  • Six slew speeds: 6º /sec, 2º /sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x

  • Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes

  • Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm

  • Designated AutoGuider port

  • Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories

  • Battery Compartment for 8 (user supplied) AA batteries

  • Weight: 24 lb.

 
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