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Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope

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Original price $2,099.00
Original price $2,099.00 - Original price $2,099.00
Original price $2,099.00
Current price $1,599.00
$1,599.00 - $1,599.00
Current price $1,599.00
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Celestron NexStar 5SE TelescopeWith a generous 5 inch aperture the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll be thrilled with views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula while retaining a compact size. Its fully automated GoTo computerised mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.

SkyAlign Technology

SkyAlign makes aligning a computerized telescope fast, easy, and accurate. Simply point at any three bright objects in the sky and the telescope aligns itself. From there, navigation and tracking is as easy as pushing a button.

Unique Single Fork Mount Design

Celestron NexStar 5SE TelescopeDebate about the "best" telescope is nearly as endless as the Universe itself. But we know one thing quite well - the best telescope is the one you will use most often! That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes for quick and easy set up. The NexStar SE disassembles into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly at home.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Advanced Features Let the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope Grow with You

The Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our ZWO planetary imaging cameras.

Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope

Suggested Accessories

Suitable Solar Filter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEwPntn7YU

If you'd like accessories for your new telescope, we suggest this Observer's Kit would be an ideal add-on:

Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope Specifications

Optical Design

Schmidt-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm)

125 mm (4.92 in)

Focal Length

1250 mm (49 in)

Focal Ratio

10

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)

25 mm (0.98 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 1

50 x

Finderscope

StarPointer

Star Diagonal

1.25"

Mount Type

Single Fork Arm Altazimuth

Tripod

Steel with built-in wedge

Power Requirements

8-AA batteries (not included)

Highest Useful Magnification

295 x

Lowest Useful Magnification

18 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude

13

Resolution (Rayleigh)

1.11 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes)

0.93 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)

329x x

Apparent Field of View

1 °

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)

53 ft (16 m)

Secondary Mirror Obstruction

51mm in (1295 mm)

Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter

40% %

Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area

16.6% %

Optical Coatings

StarBright XLT

Optical Tube Length

13 in (330 mm)

Total Telescope Kit Weight

17.6 lbs (7.98 kg)

Tripod Weight

10 lbs (4.54 kg)

Slew Speeds

Nine slew speeds

Tracking Rates

Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

Tracking Modes

Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South

Alignment Procedures

SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align

Communication Ports

RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port

Computer Hand Control

Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons

Database

38,181 accessible objects

Warranty

2-year Telescope Warranty

Visit Celestron for Further Information

From your first observing session and for years to come, the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescpope is your trusted companion. For further information, including manuals and videos visit the Celestron website.