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.

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