Compatible upgrades and recommended gear

Ethos 13mm
Balanced magnification, great for general observing

Delos 8mm
High magnification, best for planets and lunar detail

Explore Scientific 68deg 28mm 2-inch
Wider true field for large deep-sky objects.

UHC Nebula Filter
Enhances contrast on nebulae under light pollution

OIII Filter
Best filter for planetary nebulae and supernova remnants

Moon Filter
Reduces glare for comfortable lunar viewing

ZWO ASI662MC
High frame rate camera for planetary and lunar imaging

Celestron NexImage 20MP Solar System Color Imager
Turns the 8SE's long f/10 focal length into a planetary imaging rig. Drops into the 1.25in diagonal.

Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo Mount
Advanced setupRequires moving the OTA from its fork arm to a dovetail rail

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Advanced setupRequires moving the OTA from its fork arm to a dovetail rail

ZWO AM5N Harmonic Equatorial Mount
Advanced setupRequires moving the OTA from its fork arm to a dovetail rail

Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) Equatorial Mount
Advanced setupRequires moving the OTA from its fork arm to a dovetail rail

Dobsonian Mount
Not compatibleNot compatible — this mount only accepts Dobsonian OTAs

Tele Vue 2x Barlow 1.25-inch
Doubles magnification with no image degradation.

Celestron PowerTank Lithium
Keeps GoTo mounts running all night.