| NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED STORE PICKUP ONLY SELECT PICK UP AT CHECKOUT |
Yes, our inventory is accurate!
See It In Person - On Display In Our Showroom!
SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE - In Store Only
Not Returnable
Please note that this product is not returnable.
Condition: This is a vintage classic Nexstar 8 (not the 8SE!) from about a quarter-century ago. It is in perfect condition. We're listing it as "brand new". How can a 25-year-old scope be "brand new"? We don't believe this scope has ever been used.
There are quite a few reasons why we think this scope was never used:
- the original tissue paper is still in place around the tube;
- the previous owner never put the RDF on the scope (we did that for the first time here in the store);
- the stock 40mm Plossl has never been opened - the original yellowed tape is still intact on the box;
- the yellow "don't observe the sun" tag is still in place.
As stated, it is in excellent, pristine condition: the optics and body are completely clean. This scope includes the following:
- standard visual back
- 1.25" diagonal
- a 40mm Plossl (unopened; the 40mm came standard with the scope)
- an AC adapter
- the original Nexstar (not plus!) handset
- the original manual
- accessory tray
Note that although this is a single-arm mount, the tube does not come off of the mount head: there is no Vixen dovetail or clamp. This is not a big deal, because even with the single-arm mount, the weight is still more than manageable.
Everything works as it should: the drive moves the tube in altitude and azimuth at various speeds; the focus knob turns appropriately. However, we have had some problem connecting the mount to the tripod. We have all three knobs/screws to do so; only two of them seem to catch on the threads on the bottom of the mount to hold the scope on. That's definitely more than enough to keep the scope and mount completely secure; you might have better luck attaching the third knob/screw.
There is no shipping available for this item; this is for in-store purchase only. There are no returns on this item.
- 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly on wedge and tripod
- 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
Specifications
| Aperture (mm) | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480 x |
| Light Gathering Power (Comp... | 843 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29 x |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Optical Tube | Celestron black tube |
| Optical Tube Length | 17 in (432 mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 9.77% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.5 in (64 mm) |