Celestron Nexstar SE 5 Telescope

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Celestron Nexstar SE 5 Telescope Product Description

Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope 11036 5 Computerized Schmidt Cassegrain Product Info

Celestron NexStar 5 SE Telescope 11036 will help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! In the tradition of Celestron 39 s famous orange optical tubes, the new Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes combine 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, revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more. With the Celestron Computerized NexStar SE, you are in the driver 39 s seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will find it for you. Using patented Celestron Nex Star technology, the Celestron NexStar 5 SE Cassegrain Telescope has the ability to locate nearly 40,000 objects. All you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view! Don 39 t know what object to choose Let the intelligent Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes 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 Celestron NexStar SE 5in Schmidt Cassegrain telescope find objects, 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 of your Celestron Nexstar 5 Special Edition. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable telescope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, the Celestron Nexstar 5 will help you take a closer look.

Specifications for Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope
OPTICAL DESIGN Schmidt Cassegrain
APERTURE 125 mm 4.92 in
FOCAL LENGTH 1250 mm 49.21 in
FOCAL RATIO 10
Finderscope StarPointer
DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY Quick Release Tube Clamp
MOUNT Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
OPTICAL TUBE Aluminum
EYEPIECE 1 25 mm 0.98 in
MAGNIFICATION 1 50 x
STAR DIAGONAL 1.25
OTHER EQUIPMENT Camera Shutter Cable
TRIPOD Steel w/ built in wedge
CD ROM NexRemote V1.6.14 The Sky L1
POWER SUPPLY 8 AA batteries not included
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 300 x
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 18 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE 13
RESOLUTION 1.1 arc seconds
RESOLVING POWER 0.91 arc seconds
LIGHT GATHERING POWER 329 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW 1 Degree
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW 1000 YDS 52.5 ft 16 m
OPTICAL COATINGS StarBright XLT
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION 1.75 in 44.45 mm
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA 12%
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER 35%
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH 11 in 279.4 mm
TELESCOPE WEIGHT 17.6 lb 7.98 kg
TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT 10 lb 4.54 kg
MOTOR DRIVE Integrated D.C. Electronics
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
SLEW SPEEDS 9 slew speeds
TRACKING MODES Alt Az, EQ North EQ South
SOFTWARE FEATURES Camera Control
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES SkyAlign, Auto 2 Star Align, 1 Star Align, 2 Star Align, SolarSystem Align
DATABASE 38,181 accessible objects
SOFTWARE PRECISION 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
COMMUNICATION PORTS RS 232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port
TRACKING RATES Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Features of Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope 11036
  • Computerized hand control with a nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount
  • Quick release optical tube for easy no tool setup
  • StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process
  • StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
  • Flash upgradeable hand control update your telescope 39 s operating software via the internet
  • All NexStar SE models are GPS compatible and come standard with an auxiliary port for use with additional accessories
  • 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 a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images
  • Rigid adjustable tripod for portability and convenience
Package Contents
  • Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope 11036
  • Finderscope
  • Ultra sturdy steel tripod
  • CD ROM The Sky Astronomy Software
  • Camera Shutter Cable
  • 25 mm Eyepiece

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