Celestron 8se Telescope with eq Wedge mount, and other bits, Excellent Condition

Celestron 8se Telescope with eq Wedge mount, and other bits, Excellent Condition

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Excellent telescope Celestron 8se Telescope with eq Wedge mount, and other bits, Excellent Condition. Condition is “Used”. Collection in person only.A used, but immaculate, Celestron 8se. Used about a dozen times. Not a mark on the outside and the lens and mirror are pristine. This cost 1450 new.Comes with a Celestron wedge, which converts the telescope to an EQ mount, a great addition for Astrophotography. This cost 350 newAlso included is a Celestron case of visual plossl eyepieces, virtually unused. This includes 2x Barlow, 32mm, 17, 13, 8 and 6mm Eyepieces. There are 7 colour filters including a moon filter. These are currently out of stock and sell for 185 new.There is a power lead, which had been repaired/modified with a coil cable end. Rookie error tangled the cable around the base. Works much better now with the coil cable.I have also included a 3D printed hand controller mount, which conveniently locates the face of the remote control towards the back, which I have found easier to control the scope with. There is also a folding Bahtinov mask to aid focus.There is also a mobile phone holder that attached to the eyepiece enabling a mobile phone camera to capture your images.All instructions and tools originally supplied with be included. I only have the box for the OTA (scope) so due to size and weight its collection only, Nottingham, willing consider 1/2 meet up if that helps, depending on distances. I am looking for 1550 or very near offer. This is around 2k worth of kit.Any inspection welcome, and a demonstration can be arranged.The images are taken from this scope.Thanks for looking,Mike
Product detailsTelescopeThe worlds most beloved telescope! The classic, 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970s. Now, the iconic orange tube design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster.Fully automated, GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if youre unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
WedgeEquatorial wedge for Celestron NexStar 6/8SE and Evolution Alt-Az mounted computerized telescopesEnables long exposure astrophotography and autoguiding by tilting the telescopes azimuth into an equatorial platform allowing it to track an arc around the polar axis.For beginner to intermediate planetary and deep space imagersCaptive hardware, tool-less operation, easily adjusts under loadHefty yet portable designSturdy latitude adjustment screw with easy to read scale and integrated Bubble level
Eyepiece set
This 1.25 Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories that will add new life to your telescope and your observing!Youll get five quality Plossl eyepieces, a 2X Barlow Lens, six colored filters to improve observations of the planets, a Moon filter, and a foam-fitted aluminum carry case with extra room to growFive eyepieces and a Barlow lens equals 10 different magnifications to choose from, including the equivalent of a 6 mm, 8 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm and 32 mm. And that doesnt include eyepieces you may already have in your collection, which will now achieve double the magnification with the addition of the Barlow.A Moon filter will increase your enjoyment of lunar observations by dimming the brightness and increasing contrastThe most popular planetary filters are included in this kit. Have fun seeing what a blue filter will reveal about Jupiter, or unveil the polar ice caps on Mars with a red or orange filter.

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Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Telescopes
Location: Nottingham