Celestron NexStar 8i (600 x 203mm) Telescope

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Average User Rating

(4.00 out of 5) from 4 reviews

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Better with new computer

(5.00 out of 5) by trumpetmike on Jul 28, 2007

Pros: Great optics, Newer computer controller works great
Cons: Eyepiece won't clear base to point straight up

I bought this scope ( Nextar 8i) in 2003, my first scope and life long dream. My first view of Satur ...
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Celestron's Nexstar 8i and 8i SE

(4.00 out of 5) by jameyn on Nov 14, 2005

Pros: Bright contrasty image, very portable, easy to setup, easy to align, accurate goto feature.
Cons: poor clearance of eyepiece and base, no way to balance tube, wimpy altitude gear
The Bottom Line: Great visual scope rated high because of image quality and portability and accuracy of goto feature.

Good Points: This is a wonderful scope optically. I have used lots of telescopes with a similar aper ...
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A fabulous Telescope!

(5.00 out of 5) by galaxysweep on Mar 17, 2005

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!

The NexStar 8i is a truly state-of-the-art telescope. With the XLT coating, it enhances some of the ...
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Celestron Nexstar 8i - a caution

(2.00 out of 5) by schottrl on Sep 9, 2003

Pros: The optics in this unit are first rate.
Cons: Scope was impossible to align correctly; motor stuck. GoTo feature very poor.

This reviewer recently purchased the 8i and was very disappointed with the Go To features and the mo ...
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