- NEXSTAR COMPUTERISED TELE: The NexStar 5SE Computerised Tele features Celestron’s iconic orange tube design with updated technology and the latest features for amazing stargazing for beginners and experienced observers.
- 5-INCH APERTURE: The five-inch primary mirror in this Schmidt-Cassegrain tele for adults and kids to be used together packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer, while retaining a compact form factor.
- FULLY-AUTOMATED GOTO : Featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, the GoTo built into our teles for astronomy beginners automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
- EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND BREAK DOWN: The single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all assemble and break down from separate components for easy transportation. SkyAlign technology gets your tele aligned and ready in minutes.
- BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: The NexStar 5SE Tele includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation.
Product Description
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Celestron’s signature orange-tube tele combines advanced
features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the
NexStar 5SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious
tele, offering striking views at an economical price.
Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st Century
In the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain teles brought
the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as
the world’s premier tele maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson,
invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt
corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability.
Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at
an affordable price, and inspired a generation of amateur
astronomers.
Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding
cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s
intent.
View the Universe’s Most Impressive Celestial Objects
The 5SE’s five-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering
ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer:
Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic
features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky
objects, take your 5SE to a dark-sky site and you’ll see hundreds
of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral
arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more.
Revolutionary Single Fork Arm
We know the best tele is the one you will use most often.
That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique,
patented single fork arm . It’s perfectly portable and makes
setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down
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 in your backyard.
Of course, it’s what’s inside the that really counts.
Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE
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 tele show you the best objects
currently visible.
Aligning your tele is simple and painless, too, thanks to
SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just
center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For
even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your
NexStar SE aligns itself!
Manufacturer's Description
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Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5
SE is an ideal tele for observing and photographing the
wonders of space. With a total weight of 28 lbs including the
tripod, the ultra portable 5 SE features a precision optical
system with 1,250 mm focal length (f/10) standard with our
premium StarBright XLT coatings and offers 56% more light
gathering power than a 4" model. The 5 SE includes a camera
control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of
timed exposures using your digital SLR camera. Plus the tripod
featuring a built-in wedge helps make short-exposure
astrophotography a heavenly experience. The NexStar 5 SE has all
the same features as Celestron’s most advanced computerized GoTo
teles, including our revolutionary SkyAlign™ alignment
technology, a sky tour feature, a database of nearly 40,000
celestial objects and easy to use hand control. Plug the optional
CN-16 GPS Accessory into NexStar’s auxiliary port and download
data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy
alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the
NexStar 5 SE isn’t one of them. In the tradition of Celestron's
famous orange optical tubes, the new NexStar SE Family combines
the classic heritage of the original orange tube teles with
state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized
operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, our superior
StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ tele
alignment software and much more. Whether you are a seasoned
astronomer looking for a portable 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. Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky®
software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe
on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In
addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to
operate your tele via your PC. Software package valued at
over £120 included free with your NexStar SE!