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Is Celestron NexStar good for astrophotography?
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is capable of very good lunar and planetary astrophotography with either a CCD camera or a DSLR – both need a 2x or 3x Barlow lens for optimal sampling and the latter requires a T-adapter. Just take a couple minutes of video and process it with the free programs Registax or AutoStakkert.
How far can the Celestron NexStar 4SE see?
Since it can only take 1.25” eyepieces, with its long focal length of 1325mm, the 4SE is limited to a maximum field of view of around 1.2 degrees, or about 2.5 full moons across – a rather small figure for a 4” telescope.
What can you see with a Celestron NexStar 8?
With the Celestron NexStar 8SE, you can expect to be able to see spectacular views of Venus, Jupiter, the Moon, Saturn, Mars and even the Orion Nebula. With good conditions, you should be able to successfully explore the majority of our solar system, and see deeply into other space objects and items in the night sky.
What focal length telescope is best for astrophotography?
Most experienced astrophotographers find that a good 4 or 5 inch apochromatic refractor is an excellent choice for deep-sky astrophotography because of its versatility. Such a scope can keep you busy for a long time and last a lifetime. For beginners, a small 65mm, 70mm or 80mm refractor is an excellent choice.
Is the Celestron 4SE worth it?
Overall Verdict. The NexStar 4SE is a wonderful ‘grab and go’ telescope. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and simple to use. The optics are high quality but the smaller aperture and slow focal length mean it performs best for bright objects like the planets, moon and double stars.
Can you see galaxies with a Celestron telescope?
You can also observe our own galaxy, the Milky Way, by panning across it with a wide field telescope under dark skies. Challenge yourself: Try to see two or more galaxies at once in your eyepiece or camera’s field of view.
What kind of telescope do I need for astrophotography?
Apertures of 8 inches or larger are best for high-resolution planetary imaging, and the ideal telescope would be a large aperture, long focal length, colour-corrected (apochromatic) refractor. This kind of scope is great for providing the unobstructed high-contrast views necessary to reveal detail on a planet’s disc.
Is a telescope a good investment?
Most telescopes that cost less than $150 will have low optical quality and aren’t really worth it. We suggest getting good binoculars instead. Stay away from any telescope advertised for its magnifying power. A telescope’s most important attribute is its size, meaning the diameter of its main mirror or lens.