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Celestron NexStar 5 SE Computerised Catadioptric Telescope #11036 (UK Stock) NEW
Celestron NexStar 5 SE Computerised Catadioptric Telescope #11036 (UK Stock) NEW
Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 5SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price. Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st Century 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 Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Mount Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount 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 telescope show you the best objects currently visible. Aligning your telescope 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! Advanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with You 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. You can even remove the telescope’s secondary mirror and replace it with a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera for wide field images captured at f/2 using a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our Skyris cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion. Specification FREE Fedex Priority 24 & 48 Delivery to Zone 1 Areas
In the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope 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.
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.
We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. 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.
The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.
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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 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
50.8mm (2") 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 & 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) | 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's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight
17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Included Items
NexStar SE OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount | Tripod | Accessory Tray | Star Pointer Finderscope | Built-In Wedge | NexStar+ Hand Control | 25mm eyepiece | Star Diagonal