ULTIMATE Nexstar 6SE / 8SE Telescope Accessory Guide! What are the top accessories you need? 

William optics has a short nose thread on diagonal that even clears zenith on the older nexstar non removable ota version. On an SE, you can move the scope forward to clear, but also, even a standard thread on sct diagonal is a better option for that scope than a separate visual back, 2" nose diagonal combo. Televue sells a shorter visual back and 2" diagonal, but that is big bucks.

Thanks Vlad...sooo helpful as always!!

Just got my 8se! Your video is very helpful! Thanks for doing this for newbies like me.

I asked you a question in a prior video about dew prevention in regards to air flow. Since then i've watched many more of your videos and you answered all of my questions in these videos. I'm a NOOB the north east is a dew mecca, i said it was not. If you come across my comment don't waste your time answering it. Thank you once again, i am a new subscriber !!

Perfect timing I just got a 8se!!

Awesome video thank you for the information very helpful.

If you are going 2", some max field eyepieces are a must, 55/56 plossl for when you need max brightness like when using a nebula filter on things like the veil, or when at a dark site in general, a 38-42 range superwide like the 40mm swan, for all around widefield viewing where a 4mm exit pupil is sufficient, and a 30mm ultrawide like the Chinese 5 element 1rpd/agena types (also available generically for not a ton of money), or a nicer Japanese one like a KK widescan II or III or UO MK80. At f10 the heavy 31 nagler or any of the 30/31mm beasts out there, are not as necessary, while they are sharp to the edge, the more classic designs are close enough for government work in a Schmidt, and they didn't cost or weigh nearly as much.

your very helpful i appreciate your help

Thanx! Excellant info!

Great video. Almost my identical setup except I have the HD. Same Baader MK IV and diagonal. The only think I would suggest and I did improve my view was to layer the inside of the 'Dew Shield' with some flocking paper; because if you notice the inside is just as reflective as the outside.

Im a big fan of your channel, but just an fyi for beginners: once you add the wifi module and battery tank to the 8se price, you are about $180 away from the Evo 8. For that, you get manual clutches and the ability to use usb power anytime. Also, its one integrated kit, no wires and a clean look. Something to consider.

Well farely cheap and a MUST if you live in a humid area is a dew heater. They make them for around $30 that will run an 8", up to fancy ones you can adjust the output and even maintain a temp. But if humidity clouds your corrector plate, without a dew heater, your viewing is shot for the night. Mine cost $30 and runs on a cell phone jump battery, another $30. It has saved many a night's viewing. You may want a better battery pack for the scope, because if it can run the scope and an USB, it could run your dew heater. I use my cellphone battery pack to run dew heaters for my camera lenses too. Since my dew heaters aren't adjustable, I just plug them in at the first sign of dew on the tube.

nice backyard!

Great video! 1 accessory I use with the 8se when I'm not in need of high magnification is the focal reducer/corrector. I never did get why the dew shield has the name upside-down. I wonder if they corrected that with the new version of dew shield? I do like that the new version has flocking on the inside.

I have the celestron 8se because this is what I am starting with, I really like the idea of the 2 in diagonal but was disapointed hearing about it rubbing got any advie what I can do

The best thing I got out of this was the info regarding the battery's limitation. I wanted it for both powering the scope and running something like the dew heater via the USB port. If you can't do that, then this battery is only good for one thing and for it's price, I have to really think about that.

Nice Vid been very seriously looking at getting an 8SE all I keep reading is it cant handle the weight if you add anything. I was curious if you found this to be the case or if they are more being perfectionists. I was only really thinking of adding due guard and sometimes attaching my DSLR rather then eyepieces.

Your videos are very helpful. I just got a celestron 6 se. It comes with the 25mm flossil eyepiece. Can i put a 2mm with the 25mm together. Which eyepiece should i use to view planets. Please help. Ty so much. italrish

Any solution on have more than 3-4 aux ports? Daisy-chain?

Thank You for your insight ..... my 2 cents. .... the vibration suppression pads work great for me to prevent

Was thinking about a 6Se for weight and portability. I have two questions. How do you put a 2" diagonal on the 6SE? I thought that could only take 1.25" accessories. Also, if it uses the same mount, how does the tripod perform with the extra weight of the 8" model plus heavier eyepieces (visual only, no cameras, etc)? Thanks

I'm picking up an 8se tomorrow. I have zero experience and would like to automate it as much as possible. Which accessories would you recommend for it if I'm keeping it simple? My plan is to use a tablet or phone while mirroring the screen to a TV and using preset coordinates and viewing shows. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, could you give me more information about the chair. Where to buy or brand? Thank you

Hello, im getting this telescope on my birthday but i have no idea if you need a computer or camera for it. Can u look in the telescope and see planets without needing a camera/computer?

I just bought this case for my 8se and I'm loading it up and it for the first time This may be a weird question but when I strap it in do I strap it around the motor and the telescope or do I go between the motor and scope?

Great video Vlad! I have the nexstar 8 se with a 1 1/4 televue enhanced aluminum diagonal, televue 11mm delite, and 19 mm panoptic also a few shield I live in Vancouver WA also wondering about a dew heater? Worth it?

Link for the observing stool? Thanks!

Nice telescope 🔭

Is that a 2" diagonal?

Save yourself a lot of money and don’t buy the Celestron Case. Keep the cardboard box that came with the telescope as well as the protective styrofoam inserts. Buy a wheeled tote like Sterlite 32”x18”x14” for $20 at Walmart or Target and you will find your telescope and it’s cardboard shipping box fit snugly and secure in the wheeled tote.

lets be honest, not many people know what Celestron is and I don't think some fellow stargazers going to steal your stuff cus that's just downright cruel and makes the community look bad. So ye the case is branded enough imo.

If only the presenter’s manner of speaking was more professional and less bblblblblbl - would be amazing :) good data points.

I use a Pelican case for for 8SE and accessories. Les than half the price and hard sides all around.