I have given away guitars, amplifiers, telescopes, eyepieces, even a vehicle or two - you'd be surprised how hard it is to find someone that actually needs what you have to offer. Schools are the worst place to donate, IMO. The item invariably ends up in a dirty closet with parts mi...
I just found this registry today, and thought I would post my information. I bought a C-8 back in about 1980, and the only number I can find on it (without dismantling the optics) is from the secondary cap on the corrector plate: 810744. Optics still seem terrific and motors (RA an...
I included the Celestron NexStar 8SE on my list ofbest astrophotography telescopesbecause it is a great way to get started in moon photography. Its OTA is worthy of being re-mounted to an EQ mount in the future. Best Objects to See in the NexStar 8SE The Celestron NexStar 8SE is best ...
I bought a used CPC tripod hoping it would give me more stability but it didn't. The weak link is the mount. It is made to handle the 9.25" so you're OK at 8" although people with the 9.25" complain about it being wobbly. As usual, Celestron takes it to the limit. I use the...