Best Telescope for Viewing the Planets - Celestron NexStar 8SE

[@shaneskaalerud3371]

I have to get a job to afford it. 😂 But until then I will have to use my 5 inch powerseeker celestron.

[@Spaceandthings1]

No shame in that man I can’t even get a job cause I’m not old enough yet but aside that, I have the same telescope and you can do some pretty cool things with it. Check out my channel and look at the pictures I’ve taken. I am getting a new one in about a month but everyone has to start somewhere

[@ratsmacker_observatory]

127 eq?

[@terrycooper4149]

The best telescope is one you'll use the most, the most portable at the best price point in value. Having a 12" goto Dobsonian, an 8" EdgeHD on an AVX mount, a 6" F/5 Celestron Newtonian, and an 8" F/5.9 Celestron Starsense Dobsonian--I'll use the 8" Dob the most. Love 'em all.

[@kylew4920]

My 6 inch Mak-Cass is pretty darn good at that. 1800 FL with a 2X Barlow. The planets are up close and personal 😃

[@flyboyu777]

A high quality f-6 or greater 8-12” Newtonian will beat almost all SCT’s on the planets due to improved contrast. Another great option is the 180 Maksutov sold by SkyWatcher.

[@user-lg6ge8ts4e]

You got that right i use an Orion skyquest 8 Newtonian on a Meade Lx85 goto mount

[@jonnyreverb]

I agree. I was vheap and tried to put together a budget scope, and I wound up spending more money on the parts than if I had bought the 8se. After 15 years of upgrades I have a C8 on an 8se mount, do basically the 8se and a basement full of parts.

[@martynh5410]

I think this is a solid recommendation. I’m using the Nexstar 8 EdgeHD and managed some great views of planets with it. Pretty good for Astro photography even with its slightly jerky AltAz mount. A few thousand frames of video stacked can give great results. I’ve seen all the planets plus Pluto (although to be fair Pluto only as an image and it looked like a dim star!).

[@JaxPlays251]

i bought the Apertura AD8 afew days ago, cant wait to look at the planets and stars with it!

[@twisterwiper]

If you don’t mind me asking. How has your experience been? I’m considering the similar GSO 8” which is available in my part of world. Thanks.

[@Boxxkarr]

I use a 102mm Celestron Omni AZ, and a Baader zoom eyepiece, for my grab and go to see that, or my 10 inch Dobsonian if I have time and energy to set it up. I can see this 8 SC is like a combination of those 2! The price is a little more than both combined, but i like the Go To, and compact size of the 8SC.

[@OnlineLearningCS]

My Sky-Watcher SkyMax 180 Pro Maksutov-Cassegrain has a better focal length at 2700mm. It is not a beginners telescope, but I feel it is a better planetary telescope than the 8SE.

[@oceanside2152]

Those Maks are awesome on the planets. Over 150 mm they're better than the 8 inch music store that doesn't like to sell percussion.. ... Wait for it.... ... ... .... The 8-inch Sell Less Drum ! ... Thank you I'm here all week

[@fredread9216]

Very nice. I have a nexstar CPC 8. With the twin fork mount. The mount is more stable, especially for photography. But is is heavier and not as portable.

[@jeannettejimenez5228]

Que precioso, lo felicito!!!

[@icyxxxxx]

Not exactly. It doesn’t have to be a Schmidt cassegrain at all. And it doesn’t have to be 8 inch even 5 inch works. I reccomend an 8 inch Dobsonian

[@neutronenstern.]

yea, i have a 5 inch Schmidt Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length. This together with 3x Barlow gave some pretty good view of Saturn and Jupiter.

[@viniciusmagalhaes385]

my dream!

[@jaygallant8635]

Yeah. My 10” dob sees the planets just fine and clear. And it’s half the price of the nexstar

[@nicusorbenny4434]

I agree.

[@Viralshort3111]

What is the price of your telescope and can I buy a good telescope under 30k for planets moon and to see the moons of planets plz rply

[@HelloThere-gv5os]

How kuch

[@HelloThere-gv5os]

Much

[@yannisjaeh8690]

and has more light gathering capacity

[@viniciusmagalhaes385]

very expensive here in Brazil

[@jimbop6614]

Pimp my Celeston NexStar SE8 scope! 😁

[@amymbeauty8765]

Okay, hopefully you can help me out. Im a beginner, and I've learned some things just taking it out and using it a few times, but i can never seem to get it to allign properly. What are the basic accessories that you would recommend for a beginners ease of use? Such as things like the wifi module, battery supply, initial lenses, and is something like the $450 star sense thing necessary, and does it really help? Lol, any advice and a basic list would be immensely helpful because the only thing I've been able to view accurately is the moon. Thanks in advance!

[@highpointscientific]

Hi Amy! These are all great questions. We can go into much further detail with you and get you on your way viewing the planets and deep sky objects. In regards to something like this, we recommend you email our team at Highpointscientific.com! We will be more than happy to point you in the right direction! :)

[@jessicaramirez9200]

Dumb question but would a Sky-Watcher 200 Dobsoniab 8’ aperture work ? 😅

[@mbfamilychannel3456]

Is there a professional company that cleans them? Name website etc please

[@dominquejam]

Can it use for long range mountain view

[@Poolrooms780]

You Don’t need 8 inch. You can have 4-8 inch and easily view planets nebula and galaxy. But with 4 inch it will be less detailed

[@groundhoppingwlkp3622]

For viewing 7 inch Mak Cass is even stronger option. Celestron 8 wins in astrophotography with options to reduce focal lenght (6,3 reducer and hyperstar to f2)

[@burrito_banditt4505]

Where can I buy this?

[@Astronurd]

Decent OTA but the mount is terrible. Touch the focuser and it vibrates so much you can't see the target clearly to reach proper focus.

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

Lower the mount legs, vibration pads, and set the scope on a concrete surface. Problem solve 👌🏻

[@skywatcherca]

Respectfully, if you truly believe that the Celestron NexSTAR 8SE is the best telescope for viewing planets - ok, well you are wiser than I am and we certainly DO NOT agree: I'd much rather use a 7" or 7.5" REFRACTOR, or a 14" Celestron HD EDGE or a 16" Meade ACF LX200.

[@highpointscientific]

In these recommendations we are considering price point, ease of use, portability, and performance. We definitely understand that a 7.5" refractor or a 16" SCT would perform very well in comparison. A 32" Obsession would be awesome as well! These recommendations are multifactorial with the beginner and intermediate amateur astronomers in mind.

[@no_competitionx]

Those scopes are way more expensive you bonehead.

[@no_competitionx]

Even I can say that I'd much rather use the JWST instead of your HD EDGE and Meade ACF

[@RoshanD.Ra1]

What’s the best telescope on the market regardless of price?

[@terrycooper4149]

The best telescope is one you'll use the most, the most portable at the best price point in value. Having a 12" goto Dobsonian, an 8" EdgeHD on an AVX mount, a 6" F/5 Celestron Newtonian, and an 8" F/5.9 Celestron Starsense Dobsonian--I'll use the 8" Dob the most. Love 'em all.

[@donaldking757]

Sorry have used a Nexsrar SE8 and my 8 in Apertura AD8 kicks it ass

[@makncheese2727]

Which telescope do u use cause I’m tryna get a better telescope

[@NWWsnapMOAB]

i got makustov 90/1250 i can see the bands on jupiter saturn but i did not capture mars yet

[@rubio90r]

What about nexstar evolution 9.25?

[@alvint4944]

Is there a non-computerized version of this telescope?

[@fragmenteddiamond]

How use?

[@gerryroush8391]

I would rather have a 4 inch Teleview or Takahashi 😊 🔭

[@The.RandomTube]

I've heard a lot of fiasco about requiring a power switch for the telescope, what's up about that?

[@highpointscientific]

They may be referring to the use of an AC adapter. This is recommended over the option 8 x AA batteries as the AC adapter supplies constant and consistent power over then entire duration of use!

[@The.RandomTube]

@@highpointscientific Oh gotcha, Thank you soo much! Looking forward to getting the nexstar 8SE soon!

[@makemystronger..freemegapi6800]

Not Barlow used?

[@IngramSnake]

Jupiter scares me

[@no_competitionx]

Would you recommend the 8SE or Celestron C8 with a decent tracking mount?

[@highpointscientific]

Hi! The Nexstar 8SE is a fantastic system overall. If you took that optical tube off and paced it on a heavy duty EQ style mount, that would be great! Keep in mind however that the overall system will be heavier, more costly, and less portable overall.

[@DouglasLippert]

The Celestron C5 is the better choice for most people.

[@FutureStyles]

Why?

[@jponz85]

I have the 4se... what's the main difference between the 4se and 8se? I'm curious as they look practically the same lol even color too haha

[@kenh733]

One is 4” and one is 8” the 8” would bring in more light I’m guessing

[@oceanside2152]

Simply aperture.. The 4 inch will do a great job on the planets.. especially if you catch a nice clear and still night!

[@aguyfromneptune1616]

StarSense 10” ?

[@MM0IMC]

An eight inch Dobsonian is far cheaper and even better!

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

Is not better but is cheaper 👌🏻

[@debbielegros9828]

I have the 6se

[@kenstanitis2406]

That’s the one I’m hoping to buy this year. Like it?

[@Spieler2049]

Bernhard schmidt was a friend of my grandpa

[@Zane268]

It doesnt have to be a Schmidt-Cassegrain.

[@bawihzikapautu448]

You can find your long lost alien cousins ❤

[@Jeremy-13312]

How much does it cost?

[@mandaadiff7041]

1lakh 30thousand

[@stevegi4379]

1300. higher with accessories

[@mikemuha7537]

My 12" Meade Coma free has a longer focal length and better contrast.

[@FISHGOOSE-td6sw]

It’s also thousands more dollars 💀

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

Well duhhh ! If I’m paying more thousands, I better have better everything 😂

[@VASTVOiiD]

How much

[@user-vn8pf2ok5n]

The best telescope would be a APO refractor ,4 inch and up…has no central obstruction ,F10 and up….my opinion..

[@user-lg6ge8ts4e]

That's very true but most people can not Afford a premium Apo Telescope 8.newtonian still better

[@Harshhh_0807]

Are yhh using aaj tak bgm?

[@user-bt6fv3dq6q]

Lmao😂

[@Chumlee69]

Looks cool my wallet is looking really dry so yes maybe in some other lifetime

[@KhaiTech]

Can’t wait until I get a job 😐

[@anata5127]

Big boy like you should prefer 14” Celestron.

[@JME2191]

That's cool, but what about for someone who is just starting out and has a budget of 300 dollars? Lol. I don't expect it to be like this, of course, I just know very little of telescopes.

[@nms8382]

Find your local astronomical society, they can guide you and you will probably be able to use a few different types begore committing to purchasing one.... Good luck

[@lordprotector3367]

Maybe, but all I can see with mine is bright lights, certainly no colour, unlike with my Nikon P1000. Why is that?

[@Lion-pu4vm]

And a cheaper version? 😅 maybe about 7% of the celestron’s price ? 😊

[@sulproductions_]

Thank you a bit I bought the cheapest one £165

[@AmatureAstronomer]

And, for elder and feeble folks like me, it must weigh less than 8 pounds, which rules out the 8", which weighs 12 pounds. The 6" weighs 6 pounds, add in a Sky Watcher AZ GTi mount at 8.5 pounds and a ZWO ASI294 cooled camera at 1 pound, you get 15.5 pounds. Nice.

[@NaturalBornKelli]

Purchase a Nikon P900, P950, or P1000 with a tripod and Thousand Oaks solar filters to safely observe the sun. You won't regret it - these cameras are far superior to any affordable telescope, from $0 to around $10k, and are offered at an unbeatable price. However, you must act quickly, as Nikon has discontinued all three models. This decision is entirely unreasonable, as they are among Nikon's best-selling cameras. If you know the truth about where we live, you will understand why these gems are being discontinued.

[@neutronenstern.]

what are you talking about?

[@tanayaprasanna9249]

bro not all telescopes need to be 8" to view jupiter

[@highpointscientific]

You are correct! But considering price point and budget, performance, portability, ease of use, and size - the Nexstar 8se is a great option that many beginner and advanced enthusiasts agree upon.

[@rakeshkumar-hb9yx]

Bro do you think in India I'm gonna spend 2.5k dollars to buy a telescope to just view 7 planets and a moon

[@lcmattern]

only downside compared to my 5" telesecope that cost around 200$ is this one is more than 7x the price :/ At this point might as well go for a 5k one.

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

Must have a saveings account and high paying job to afford

[@kevinburke8608]

I had a Celestron Comet Catcher as a kid... I love SCTs. I remember looking at the planets through that... Now have a C9.25 8" is an awesome scope and would be happy with either. 8" is the sweet spot between capability and cost... That thing has Faststar too...

[@frankguyton9596]

The 8 not the best the 14 is the best.

[@conchobar]

But you'll use the 8" way more. That 14" is a beast to move around.

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

Well duhhh ! He means for the price is one of the best. Of course is better The 14 cost is almost 10 grand and the 11 is 5grand, the 8 is 1,500 and performs on planets not far off. in that case the 14 is not the best. The Hubble and jwst are

[@Rick-or2kq]

You cannot carry around the 14" with tripod like you can the 8". The 14 is great if you have a permeant observatory set-up. But I would say the 8" is the largest aperture you can carry with tripod comfortably.

[@SterlingFoley-cr8xl]

hate to Disappoint you the nextstar 8 is not the Best A 8" Newton reflector or better yes the Orion Cc8

[@SterlingFoley-cr8xl]

The 8 se has a lot of Images history or mirror Flop in it

[@chrisg9602]

The 8 Evo is better. The tripod is better then the Se

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

They have same OPT ..and It cost 1000 dollars more for a slightly better mount . With that money i can just get even a better mount and add it to the SE

[@thunder7382]

nope.. C14 👋😬

[@user-lg6ge8ts4e]

So dose my skyquest xt8 Newtonian Reflector

[@RobotSnake]

Definitely not the best. Most popular maybe.

[@user-tc2bp8ly4g]

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉?

[@kikepena2896]

@jaygallant8635 ???