Beyond the solar system, your 8SE will show you hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more. With this much light-gathering ability, you’ll clearly observe Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and the Great Red Spot.
With a full 8 inches of aperture, the 8SE reveals details in even the faintest celestial objects. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price, and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.įour decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. In the 1970s, the classic Celestron 8 brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21 st Century It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering impressive views at an economical price. Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 8SE.
