xperience the Cosmos with the NexStar 5SE Telescope from Celestron Celestron enhances their renowned “orange tube” telescope with the NexStar 5SE, ideal for both amateur and experienced stargazers. This telescope features a 5-inch aperture, offering superior light-gathering power at an accessible price. Enjoy breathtaking views of celestial bodies, including the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, all within a conveniently compact design.

The NexStar 5SE boasts a fully automated GoTo mount, equipped with a vast database of over 40,000 celestial objects, ensuring effortless location and tracking. The innovative SkyAlign technology allows for quick and easy telescope alignment, even for those new to astronomy, using just three bright objects in the sky.

Its unique single fork arm design and durable steel tripod can be easily dismantled for transport and swiftly reassembled. The NexStar 5SE, Celestron's signature orange-tube telescope, merges advanced technology with superior optics, making it an excellent choice for your primary serious telescope without straining your budget.

A Modern Tribute to Celestron’s Heritage Building on the legacy of the 1970s, when Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes popularized astronomy, Celestron has always been at the forefront of telescope innovation. The company's founder, Tom Johnson, developed a proprietary technique for creating Schmidt corrector plates, ensuring top-notch quality and portability. His vision was to make high-quality optical tools accessible to everyone, thereby inspiring countless amateur astronomers.

Decades later, the NexStar 5SE continues this tradition, integrating modern features while honoring the original mission of our founder.

Discover the Splendors of the Universe The NexStar 5SE is equipped with a five-inch primary mirror, capable of capturing enough light to showcase the solar system's wonders and beyond. Witness the majestic rings of Saturn, Jupiter's cloud bands, lunar landscapes, and observe deep-sky objects like the Hercules Globular Cluster and the Whirlpool Galaxy in stunning detail.

Innovative Single Fork Arm Mount for Optimal Usability Celestron's engineers have designed the NexStar SE series with a patented single fork arm mount, focusing on portability and ease of setup. The telescope can be broken down into various compact and lightweight pieces, facilitating easy transportation and quick assembly, whether in your backyard or at a remote observing site.

The mount's solid construction from premium materials ensures precise pointing and tracking, allowing seamless observation of your favorite celestial objects. With the included NexStar+ hand control, finding over 40,000 celestial objects becomes a breeze. SkyAlign further simplifies telescope alignment, and the addition of StarSense AutoAlign can automate this process.

Growing with Advanced Astronomical Features The NexStar SE is designed to accommodate the needs of advanced astronomers. It supports various high-tech add-ons like SkySync for GPS coordination or StarSense AutoAlign for automated alignment.

For those interested in astroimaging, the NexStar 5SE is an ideal starting point. Its built-in wedge supports long exposure tracking, and it pairs well with NexImage cameras for moon and planetary imaging. As your astronomical journey progresses, the NexStar SE remains a reliable and evolving companion.

Specifications

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design:	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture:	125mm (4.92")
Focal Length:	1250mm (49")
Focal Ratio:	f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:	25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:	50x
Finderscope:	StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal:	1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical Tube:	Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification:	295x
Lowest Useful Magnification:	18x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:	13
Resolution (Rayleigh):	1.11 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):	0.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):	329x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:	51mm (2.0")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:	40% %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:	16.6% %
Optical Coatings:	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length:	330mm (13")
Optical Tube Diameter:	152mm (6")
Optical Tube Weight:	6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Dovetail:	CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type:	Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity:	10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):	939.8mm - 2397mm (37" - 55")
Tripod leg diameter:	38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight:	7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Accessory Tray:	Yes
Tripod Weight:	10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Slew Speeds:	9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking Rates:	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes:	Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS:	N/A
Dovetail Compatibility:	CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary Ports:	1x AUX Port
Autoguide Port:	No
USB Port:	Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements:	8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive:	DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures:	SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction:	No
Computerized Hand Control:	Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database:	38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.
Software:	Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:	17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Included Items:	Optical tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray Star Pointer Finderscope Built-In Wedge NexStar+ Hand Control 25mm eyepiece Star Diagonal
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
California Residents	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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