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About Buying Used 8SE - What to look for?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:14 pm
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by gbravetti » Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:32 pm

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Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a used Celestron Nexstar 8SE, and btw I'm pretty new to reflector telescopes.

I won't be able to perform an extensive...

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Running at a lower speed also helps longevity of the motors as they have to produce a lot of torque when starting and stopping a mount slew

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:14 pm
Celestron 102 mm XLT f/9.8?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:09 pm
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by helicon » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:43 pm
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I'm thinking of getting a grab-n-go refractor. Sad to say but the AR 152 is not very portable on its mount. I'm hoping to put it in an observatory...

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Definitely easier with two people but can be done with one.
It likely is fine but I always test the focuser alignment then collimation when a new...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:09 pm
Celestron NexStar GPS alignment issues

Last post by JayTee « Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:28 pm
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by jruckgaber » Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:48 pm

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Hi Folks,

I'm new to this forum, so there may have already been a response to this issue.

I have a Celestron 8 inch NexStar GPS scope. I took it...

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I have a number of Celestron hand controllers. They are all interchangeable as long as you stay in the alt az category of mount. Two of these...

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:28 pm
Celestron entry-level telescopes

Last post by Makuser « Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:06 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:11 pm

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Celestron entry-level telescopes are for sale now from Celestron .

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Hi Frank. This looks like a great starter scope. It is priced right, light enough to carry out and setup easily, as well as having some nice features...

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Last post by Makuser
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:06 pm
First Light of the New To Me Celestron CR-150 HD (6" frac)

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:10 am
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by JayTee » Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:44 pm
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Yesterday I took delivery of the Celestron CR-150 HD f/8 (FL=1200mm), a purchase off of AM, and low and behold the sky was cloudless. I now know...

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ýou are welcome, I love to spend other people money!
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:10 am
My new to me C8

Last post by Unitron48 « Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:09 am
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by NGC 1365 » Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:04 am

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Picked this up last December, a 1978 orange tube beauty, a fantastic performer and recently added an F 6.3 reducer for wider views. The tripod is a...

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Very nice! Congrats on a fine acquisition!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:09 am
Celestron Nexstar 8se newbie needing advice on accessories

Last post by Richard « Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:36 pm
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by Rick2057 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:46 pm
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I have had the 8se for 1 week. In that time I've got through (hundreds!) of AA batteries which kept losing alignment when getting drained. Boy those...

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regarding changing the finder , I only like RACI finders on Newts , they just dont work for me on SCT Refractors etc where one looks from the back ,...
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Last post by Richard
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:36 pm
focus motor not recognized anymore.

Last post by pbalvin « Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:14 am
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by pbalvin » Mon May 23, 2022 5:02 am

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I installed an equatorial wedge to my Nexstar SE-8. Now the motor focuser does not appear on the starsense hand control menu. I'm sure I've used it...

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Haven't been here in awhile. They sent back the fixed mount but I still couldn't find the focuser on the menu. So they told me to send the focuser...

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Last post by pbalvin
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:14 am
Opinions of the Celestron Star Sense LT 80 AZ Refractor

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:58 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:10 pm

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Someone in my local area here is selling one of these for $150 stating he’s only used it a few times.
Just wondering if this is more of a “ toy” than...

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Thank you for just reaffirming what I had already concluded, it’s amazing how if you just spend a little more you can get something like what I just...

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:58 pm
Celestron Nexstar 130 slt - sweet!

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:26 pm
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by jrkirkham » Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:43 am

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I had a friend call yesterday and ask for help with a new telescope. Someone gave him a Celestron 130 slt and he literally didn't know which end to...

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It's good to know about the mirror. I assumed a barlow would work.

The barlow does work, but the quality was not acceptable to me.

I also tried...

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Last post by Juno16
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:26 pm
C8 Orange tube ID question

Last post by JoshKnight « Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:13 pm
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by Alpena67 » Sun May 03, 2020 4:22 pm

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I just ran across a Celestron C8 Orange tube with all the original components as well as a couple extras in mint condition. I bought it on the spot...

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There is a registry of Celestron C8 serial numbers over on Cloudy Nights

They would like all the info you posted. Your telescope is not in the...

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Last post by JoshKnight
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:13 pm
Hello everyone.

Last post by SparWeb « Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:19 pm
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by Steve » Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:54 pm

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:galleleo: cold winter nights,how do I look after my telescope when I finish stargazing,against condensation, do I pop back on the lens cover or...

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Keep the lenscap on!

Frosty_Camera.jpg

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Last post by SparWeb
Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:19 pm
Old Kit for an old kid. 😊

Last post by Juno16 « Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:15 am
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by John Donne » Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:09 am

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This Celestron Celestrar 8 is fork mounted. It is equiped with an RA tracking motor and very large setting circles and nice...

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What a neat scope Mark! Have fun!

Man, Henry sure did have some kit!

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Last post by Juno16
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:15 am
Problem aligning/calibrating Nexstar 6SE

Last post by JayTee « Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:17 pm
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by ruzicka » Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:07 am

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This is probably going to sound like a VERY stupid question/problem, but I have having problems aligning/calibrating my Nexstar 6SE.

I have had it...

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Here is the StarSense HC menu tree. It is in your user's manual.
See attached
StarSense_AutoAlign_Menu_Tree.pdf

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:17 pm
Autofocuser for Celestron Evo with Feathertouch

Last post by pixelsaurus « Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:56 pm
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by Hikescdnrckys » Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:46 pm

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Hi everyone.

I have a Celestron Evo 9.25 for which I have replaced the standard focuser with the Feathertouch. Love the Feathertouch but I am...

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Any advances on this topic?
I have a Celestron 8 HD Edge and am looking at getting the Celestron Focus Motor. As I intend shoving the scope onto an...

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Last post by pixelsaurus
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:56 pm
update firmware for starsense on 8se

Last post by pbalvin « Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:25 am
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by pbalvin » Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:34 am

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I put the starsense camera and HC on the 8se and hooked them up. Cam firmware is up-to-date but the HC firmware shows1.20.19207. The latest is...

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One weird thing I'm unhappy about is that I used the CFM to download and install previous firmware updates for the old HC+ and motor focuser. I just...

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Last post by pbalvin
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:25 am
Star Sense Auto Align for my SE-8

Last post by SpyderwerX « Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:09 pm
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by pbalvin » Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:07 am

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I already have a motor focuser plugged into the aux port. StarSense Auto Align uses the aux port. If possible how can I have both?

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There is a Celestron Auxiliary Port Splitter, (item #93919. I have to read up on that and see if it would work.

The 93919 should work. I had one...

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Last post by SpyderwerX
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:09 pm
Will I damage the Aperture of my SE8 if i wipe condensation?

Last post by Stratman « Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:40 am
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by Stratman » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:47 am

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I live in the southern US,and the humidity this time of year is brutal,even after sunset. My Aperture becomes coated with condensation when i set up...

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THANKS very very much for all of the tips and advice,I very much appreciate it

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Last post by Stratman
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:40 am
The Celestron C14 Is A Small Telescope

Last post by mikemarotta « Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:12 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:45 pm

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Thus far my favorite astronomy YouTube video. Dude has real character. What say you, is it a small scope? For some reason it starts at about one...

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No argument there, should be a nice galaxy hunter, if mounted permanently.

Well, the aperture would indicate that, but I was impressed with the...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:12 pm
Astronomers Without Borders 5-inch Reflector

Last post by Gfamily « Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:42 pm
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by mikemarotta » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:15 pm

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I joined Astronomers Without Borders. They have a portable 5-inch reflector made by Celestron and sold for USD 200 as cost plus to fund their...

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Mrs G has the Skywatcher Heritage 130P, which is a clone of the AWB.
Almost without qualification it's an excellent scope, the optics are very well...

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Last post by Gfamily
Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:42 pm
New Scope

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
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by lostone » Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:34 am

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Hi All, I just ordered me a new Celestron Edge HD 11 I'm happy that I was able to one one. Anyway since this it the 1st Edge HD that I have ever...

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I'm using a gso crayford with a rigel stepper motor,board for my 12 meade, the mirror flop is so bad that it looses collimation when using the prim...

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
Nexstar 6SE disappointing performance

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
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by skywatcher1983 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:56 pm

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I bought a 2nd hand 6SE off eBay and quite honestly its rubbish. Its doesn't produce anything like what I'd call a sharp and in focus image. I'm...

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If somebody messed with the corrector plate (ie they removed and replaced it), it may not have been put back in EXACTLY the same orientation from...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
Any one own the advanced VX 8" Newtonian?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
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by chris_g » Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:18 am

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I'm considering the Celestron advanced VX 8 Newtonian and was wondering if any one has one. I'm pretty much sold on the mount but I'm looking for...

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Question, is there such a thing as not enough weight on the mount for stable astrophotography? I'm looking at the Orion ED80 APO and it doesn't weigh...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
anyone heard of washinglee cables?

Last post by astronut « Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
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by astronut » Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:04 am

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greetings everyone my first post here.

I have a celestron 130 slt with version 4 hand control and its running an early firmware 4.12. I'm aware...

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2 bucks for less cables works for me. thnak you so much!!!

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Last post by astronut
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
Ready for Mars

Last post by helicon « Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm
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by KathyNS » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:18 pm

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I spent some time this afternoon reconfiguring the observatory for Mars. Off with the 8 Newt; on with the C-11.

It is an old orange-tube C-11, that...

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Great set up. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with Kathy...

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Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm

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