Celestron NexStar 5 SE Telescope
Item#: CELE256Our Price: $699.00 SAVE: $516.95 (43%)
List Price : $1,215.95
- View and learn about over 38,000 deep-sky objects
- Choose one and the scope automatically finds it for you
- Enjoy sky tours that are tailored to the date and your location
- 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects
- Built-in wedge for optimal EQ alignment
Description
Astronomy made simple
Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies, and more at the touch of a button!
In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior coatings, and much more.
With the NexStar SE, you are in the driver's seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will find it for you. Using our patented NexStar technology, the SE scopes have the ability to locate nearly 40,000 objects. All you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view!
Don't know what object to choose? Let the intelligent NexStar SE give you a guided tour of the night sky! The "Tour" feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!
Not only can your NexStar SE find objects, but it can teach you about them as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of your hand control.
Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.
The days of complicated telescope assembly and setup are over. NexStar SE telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes with no tools required!
Celestron NexStar SE Key Features
- Computerized hand control with nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount.
- Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup.
- StarBright XLT enhances coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity.
- Flash-upgradeable hand control; update your telescope's operating software via the internet.
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use.
- Includes NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computer.
- "THE SKY" Planetarium software - with 10,000 object database, printable sky maps, and enhanced images.
Supplier Sku:
11036
What's Included:
NexStar 5SE Telescope, Tripod, 25mm Eyepiece, StarPointer Finderscope, Camera Control Shutter Release Cable, NexRemote Software, "The-Sky" CD-ROM
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications
Recommended Usage
Astrophotography , For the Beginner , For the Enthusiast , Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters , Viewing Nebulae , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets
Warranty
2-Year Limited
Features
Alt-Az Mount , Equatorial Mount , GoTo
Brand
Celestron
Weight Complete
27 lbs.
Finderscope
StarPointer
Lens Coating
StarBright XLT
GPS
No
GoTo
Yes
Good for Astrophotography
Yes
Telescopes Series
Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes
Optical Design
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture
125mm
Focal Length
1250mm
Focal Ratio
f/10
Mount Design
Single Fork Arm-Altazimuth
Eyepiece 1
25mm (50x)
Highest Useful Magnification
300x
Limiting Magnitude
13
Resolution
1.1 Arc Seconds
Resolving Power
.91 Arc Seconds
Star Diagonal
1.25 Inch
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