would this with Nikon D3300 for astrophotography (provided there there is an adaptor that I can buy separately)?

Well it depends what you are trying to observe. The Celestron 8SE is an f10 SCT which is designed to look at bright objects like the moon or planets. For Astrophotography you would need a focal reducer like the Celestron f6.3 .This will increase the light coming from less bright objects like Deep Sky Objects e.g M42 Orion Nebula. If you want DSO's then an Astrograph with focal ratio of f4 will enable you to detect faint sky objects with a DSLR. Hope this helps.

Why does this include out of date software, not compatible with windows 10? The software provided is for xp, or Windows 2000. must be years old?

The included software is indeed very dated now. We advise our customers not to bother with it. It is just a simple desktop planetarium program. Celestron now provide a free app called Celestron Sky Portal. This is much better and available to download from iTunes and android. Also for PC Stellarium and Cartes de Ciel are other better and free alternatives that can be downloaded. Hope that helps. Regards Tring Astronomy Centre

Hi, I am hoping someone with expertise can help? I want long exposure photos using my Nikon of nebulae & need to know where my £1000+ is best spent?

For long exposure photography it is essential to have an equatorial mount to prevent rotation of the field of view. This scopehas an alt-az mount and is therefore unsuitable for your needs.

Is this not supplied with the tripod?

The one I purchased came with the tripod. Check the details or contact the seller if it isn't Amazon direct.

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Celestron 11069 NexStar 8SE Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Advanced GPS, Astroimaging and AutoAlign Features, Black/Orange

Celestron 11069 NexStar 8SE Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Advanced GPS, Astroimaging and AutoAlign Features, Black/Orange

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Celestron
Eye piece lens description
Plossl
Finderscope
Reflex
Focus type
Manual Focus
Model name
NexStar 8SE
Objective lens diameter
203

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🛰️40,000+ object database with automated GoTo mount

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🌌 Own the night sky with precision and ease!

PORTABLE POWERHOUSE DESIGN - Compact single fork arm and steel tripod break down easily for seamless transport to your favorite stargazing spots.
AUTOMATED COSMIC NAVIGATION - GoTo mount with a database of 40,000+ celestial objects locates and tracks the night sky for you—no star charts needed.
EFFORTLESS SETUP ALIGNMENT - SkyAlign technology and optional StarSense AutoAlign get you observing in minutes, perfect for busy pros who value time.
STELLAR CLARITY IN EVERY VIEW - 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain mirror delivers breathtaking detail from Saturn’s rings to distant galaxies.
BONUS INTERACTIVE SKY SOFTWARE - Includes free Starry Night software for immersive sky simulations—stay ahead of celestial events and impress your peers.

The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a premium 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope featuring a fully automated GoTo mount with a 40,000+ object database, advanced SkyAlign and AutoAlign technologies for quick setup, and a portable single fork arm design. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned astronomers, it offers exceptional optics and comes bundled with interactive astronomy software, making it the ultimate tool for immersive, hassle-free stargazing.

Specifications

ASIN	B000GUFOC8
Best Sellers Rank	13,669 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 42 in Telescopes
Box Contents	NexStar 8 Pre-assembled Telescope, 25mm Eyepiece 31.7mm, Star Diagonal 31.7mm, Star Pointer Red Dot Finderscope, Adjustable Steel Tripod, The SkyTM Level 1 Astronomy Software, NexRemote Telescope Control Software, RS232 Cable, Computerised Hand Control with over 40 000 Object Database, Manual, Quick Set-up Guide
Brand Name	Celestron
Coating	StarBright XLT
Compatible Devices	Camera, Smartphone
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,472)
Dawes Limit	0.57 Arc Sec
Exit Pupil Diameter	4.06 Millimeters
Eye Piece Lens Description	Plossl
Field Of View	0.75 Degrees
Finderscope	Reflex
Focal Length Description	2030 millimeters
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Global Trade Identification Number	00050234110693
Item Dimensions D x W x H	42D x 23.7W x 13H centimetres
Item Weight	10.88 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Celestron
Manufacturer Part Number	11069
Model Name	NexStar 8SE SCT
Model Number	11069
Mount	Altazimuth Mount with GoTo automatic tracking feature
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Objective Lens Diameter	203 Millimetres
Optical-Tube Length	432 Millimetres
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Features	Fully Automated GoTo Mount with 40,000+ Object Database
UPC	050234110693
Unit Count	1.0 count
Zoom Ratio	16

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