Comparison
Celestron NexStar 8SE vs Sky-Watcher FlexTube 300 SynScan
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Performance Profile
Score Comparison
Celestron NexStar 8SESky-Watcher FlexTube 300
Overall
80
86
Value
42
39
Beginner
52
52
Astrophoto
61
62
Portability
53
59
Planetary
71
77
Deep Sky
61
76
Our Take
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Key Differences
Why choose Celestron NexStar 8SE
- $600 cheaper
- Higher Amazon rating (4.3 vs 3.8 stars)
- 2,485 Amazon reviews vs 65
Why choose Sky-Watcher FlexTube 300
- 305mm aperture gathers more light than 203.2mm
- 4.6kg lighter and more portable
- Faster f/4.9 for wider field of view
- Higher Deep Sky score (76 vs 61)
Specifications
SpecCelestron NexStar 8SESky-Watcher FlexTube 300
Optical Specs
Aperture203.2mm305mm
Focal Length2032mm1500mm
Focal Ratiof/10f/4.9
Optical DesignSchmidt-CassegrainDobsonian
Coating-Fully Multi-Coated
Mount & Tracking
Mount TypeForkDobsonian
GoToYesYes
TrackingYesYes
Physical
Weight10.84kg6.21kg
Included Accessories
FinderStarPointerFinder scope
Focuser-Crayford
Pricing & Reviews
Price$1699$2299
Amazon Rating4.3 stars3.8 stars
Reviews2,48565
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