Celestron NexStar 8i Telescope
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Celestron NexStar 8i Telescope

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  • Optical Diameter: 203 mm
  • Max Useful Magnification: x 600
  • Finderscope: Red-Dot
  • Mount Type: Altazimuth
  • Focal Length: 2032 mm
  • Optical Design: Catadioptrics
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Celestron's Nexstar 8i and 8i SE

byjameyn Nov 14, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Bright contrasty image, very portable, easy to setup, easy to align, accurate goto...
Cons poor clearance of eyepiece and base, no way to balance tube, wimpy altitude gear
Recommended it? Yes

Good Points: This is a wonderful scope optically. I have used lots of telescopes with a similar aperture. This is the brightest and sharpest image of any 8 inch I have ever used. Alignment takes some practice to get right. Once I read the instructions several times and realized that 1.) the top of... Read full review »

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Better with new computer

bytrumpetmike Jul 28, 2007
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great optics, Newer computer controller works great
Cons Eyepiece won't clear base to point straight up
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this scope ( Nextar 8i) in 2003, my first scope and life long dream. My first view of Saturn was and still is a thrill. The optics were great The Go To feature never worked well though, even with the GPS and was a disappointment I would have to hunt back and forth to find objects. Once I... Read full review »

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A fabulous Telescope!

bygalaxysweep Mar 17, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros For the value you pay, this telescope is an absolute hit!
Cons The power in the 8 AA batteries runs out in half a night!
Recommended it? Yes

The NexStar 8i is a truly state-of-the-art telescope. With the XLT coating, it enhances some of the most fascinating objects in the sky.

The 2-star alignment mechanism even makes it easy for a child to set this telescope up in minutes! With 40,000 objects, slewing the scope to any object... Read full review »

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Celestron Nexstar 8i - a caution

byschottrl Sep 8, 2003
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The optics in this unit are first rate.
Cons Scope was impossible to align correctly; motor stuck. GoTo feature very poor.
Recommended it? No

This reviewer recently purchased the 8i and was very disappointed with the Go To features and the motor. Many bugs in the software led me to return it. Read full review »

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