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.
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.
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.
Question - won't the 8SE SCT have a higher magnification (and thus see craters better on the moon, etc.) due to longer focal length than an 8" dob? I'm very torn between the 8SE and the 8" or 10" Celestron StarSense Explorer (DOB)! Input appreciated!
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!).
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.
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.
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.
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
Going to get a Celestron NexStar 4SE, but hey, may not be as powerful as the 8SE, but its still pretty dang cool, and its $600, the 8SE is $1.4K on amazon
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!
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! :)
Unfortunately, it is not suited for deep sky use. The supplied alt-azimuth mount is not accurate or solid enough for long exposures with such a long focal length telescope
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.
I had a Celestron 9.25 and that gave me some extraordinary views of universe. it's a great telescope. Now I have a n old apanese refractor, it's very good for planetary obrevations, it gave me some beautiful views of Mars during its 2020 great opposition.
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)
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s a fun fact about Jupiter that you just shown on the video. Jupiter is one of the largest planets in the solar system. The great red spot on Jupiter is a continuous storm system that can contain more than three earths. Gas Planets, such as Jupiter contains no solid surfaces rather its gashes material becomes denser in deeper parts of the planet. Jupiter’s 3 rings can move at speeds up to 400 mph.
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...
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.
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
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.
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
My 6 inch Mak-Cass is pretty darn good at that. 1800 FL with a 2X Barlow. The planets are up close and personal 😃
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.
Whats the price?
I’m new to this but I want to be able to zoom in real far and see some stuff what should I buy. Please help !
All said and done what kind of cost am I looking at?
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.
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.
You got that right i use an Orion skyquest 8 Newtonian on a Meade Lx85 goto mount
Question - won't the 8SE SCT have a higher magnification (and thus see craters better on the moon, etc.) due to longer focal length than an 8" dob? I'm very torn between the 8SE and the 8" or 10" Celestron StarSense Explorer (DOB)! Input appreciated!
@@neomatrix6115what did you end up going with?
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!).
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.
The best I had was a Celestron C14. I now have an 8” Meade SC. The C14 was magnificent! At a focal length of 3910 mm, the planets looked great.
How much said and done in cost?? I been looking for this exact visual. !!
i bought the Apertura AD8 afew days ago, cant wait to look at the planets and stars with it!
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.
It will outperform any 8 inch SCT
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.
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.
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..
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Wait for it....
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The 8-inch Sell Less Drum !
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Thank you I'm here all week
Que precioso, lo felicito!!!
A 7” Mak-Cass is also fantastic with a focal length of 2700mm. It’s literally nicknamed “The Planet Killer”.
is 500mm Optical tube length and 80mm Lens diameter of the objective??
my dream!
Yeah. My 10” dob sees the planets just fine and clear. And it’s half the price of the nexstar
I agree.
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
How kuch
Much
and has more light gathering capacity
When are they gonna make it have automatic tracking features using your phone?
Going to get a Celestron NexStar 4SE, but hey, may not be as powerful as the 8SE, but its still pretty dang cool, and its $600, the 8SE is $1.4K on amazon
I would have loved to get Nexstar 8SE or bigger but the weight was just too much. I got a Nexstar 6SE which seems adequate
Beautiful ❤️❤️
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!
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! :)
What about deep sky objects ? Is this telescope ideal for deep sky astrophotography?
Unfortunately, it is not suited for deep sky use. The supplied alt-azimuth mount is not accurate or solid enough for long exposures with such a long focal length telescope
Hasn't the new Celestron Evolution taken the next Nexstar8 place?...i do own the Nexstar, the 8 inch is the best aperture for most folks.
Would you recommend the 8SE or Celestron C8 with a decent tracking mount?
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.
Can it use for long range mountain view
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
Dumb question but would a Sky-Watcher 200 Dobsoniab 8’ aperture work ? 😅
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.
Lower the mount legs, vibration pads, and set the scope on a concrete surface. Problem solve 👌🏻
@@Astro_Ash_JeremyNo I just bought a proper EQ mount and a 10" Maksutov.
How about a 16 inch dobsonian? I have one of those
Is there a non-computerized version of this telescope?
i got the evo 9,25. amazing scope!
Is there a professional company that cleans them? Name website etc please
Celestron itself or possibly company 7
very expensive here in Brazil
Not cheap anywhere. As he said in the title the best beginner telescope. $1500 on Amazon U.S.
Where can I buy this?
Pimp my Celeston NexStar SE8 scope! 😁
Best budget telescope for phone? ( Viewing planets and milky way )
I had a Celestron 9.25 and that gave me some extraordinary views of universe. it's a great telescope. Now I have a n old apanese refractor, it's very good for planetary obrevations, it gave me some beautiful views of Mars during its 2020 great opposition.
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)
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
One is 4” and one is 8” the 8” would bring in more light I’m guessing
Simply aperture..
The 4 inch will do a great job on the planets.. especially if you catch a nice clear and still night!
4” APO f9 is better on most nights than my C8…. More to it than theoretical applications. Seeing and thermal realities are mostly the limiting factors
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.
what are you talking about?
I've heard a lot of fiasco about requiring a power switch for the telescope, what's up about that?
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!
@@highpointscientific Oh gotcha, Thank you soo much! Looking forward to getting the nexstar 8SE soon!
The Celestron C5 is the better choice for most people.
Why?
Can I see Ceres with this?
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.
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
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.
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.
Those scopes are way more expensive you bonehead.
Even I can say that I'd much rather use the JWST instead of your HD EDGE and Meade ACF
What’s the best telescope on the market regardless of price?
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.
Maybe, but all I can see with mine is bright lights, certainly no colour, unlike with my Nikon P1000. Why is that?
StarSense 10” ?
How much does it cost?
1lakh 30thousand
1300. higher with accessories
i got makustov 90/1250 i can see the bands on jupiter saturn but i did not capture mars yet
How use?
An eight inch Dobsonian is far cheaper and even better!
Is not better but is cheaper 👌🏻
It must be an Astro-Physics refractor 👀🔭😉
Sorry have used a Nexsrar SE8 and my 8 in Apertura AD8 kicks it ass
Which telescope do u use cause I’m tryna get a better telescope
1500$ it better be badass
It doesnt have to be a Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Are yhh using aaj tak bgm?
Lmao😂
And a cheaper version? 😅 maybe about 7% of the celestron’s price ? 😊
Bernhard schmidt was a friend of my grandpa
How much
If Galileo could have seen what this telescope can it would have blown his mind in the best way.
What about nexstar evolution 9.25?
Can’t wait until I get a job 😐
The best telescope would be a APO refractor ,4 inch and up…has no central obstruction ,F10 and up….my opinion..
That's very true but most people can not Afford a premium Apo Telescope 8.newtonian still better
I would rather have a 4 inch Teleview or Takahashi 😊 🔭
Jupiter scares me
You can find your long lost alien cousins ❤
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.
Here’s a fun fact about Jupiter that you just shown on the video. Jupiter is one of the largest planets in the solar system.
The great red spot on Jupiter is a continuous storm system that can contain more than three earths. Gas Planets, such as Jupiter contains no solid surfaces rather its gashes material becomes denser in deeper parts of the planet. Jupiter’s 3 rings can move at speeds up to 400 mph.
How about a 127 mak
My 12" Meade Coma free has a longer focal length and better contrast.
It’s also thousands more dollars 💀
Well duhhh ! If I’m paying more thousands, I better have better everything 😂
That’s a $1600 telescope, can you come up with something a little cheaper?
Looks cool my wallet is looking really dry so yes maybe in some other lifetime
The best telescope is the one that gets used the most.
I have the 6se
That’s the one I’m hoping to buy this year. Like it?
Big boy like you should prefer 14” Celestron.
Bro do you think in India I'm gonna spend 2.5k dollars to buy a telescope to just view 7 planets and a moon
So dose my skyquest xt8 Newtonian Reflector
i have a Celestron C8 and a relativly cheap Newton 250mm... and the Newton beats the C8 by far. My old selfbuild Newton 150mm beats the C8 also.
I had a Celestron Comet Catcher as a kid... I love SCTs. I remember looking at the planets through that... Now have a C9.25
8" is an awesome scope and would be happy with either. 8" is the sweet spot between capability and cost... That thing has Faststar too...
People mentioning their inches in the comments is weird. 😂
Btw it’s 1,500$
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.
Thank you a bit I bought the cheapest one £165
bro not all telescopes need to be 8" to view jupiter
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.
I wish i have a telescope pike that but im a 7 year old kid
hate to Disappoint you the nextstar 8 is not the Best A 8" Newton reflector or better yes the Orion Cc8
The 8 se has a lot of Images history or mirror Flop in it
yes but it costs $2000
The 8 not the best the 14 is the best.
But you'll use the 8" way more. That 14" is a beast to move around.
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
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.
Must have a saveings account and high paying job to afford
The 8 Evo is better. The tripod is better then the Se
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
So I guess it is not suitable for deep space
cool let me just sell my car
Definitely not the best. Most popular maybe.
planets....refractor.
nope.. C14 👋😬
Not absolutely the best
Not Barlow used?
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉?
@jaygallant8635 ???