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NexStar SE Computerized Telescopes

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$100 Rebate on NexStar SE series telescopes

Astronomy made simple.

Who says Astronomy has to be complicated? Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! The new NexStar SE Family combines unprecedented ease of use with advanced features and incredible value. Buyer's remorse not included.

In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new 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, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ telescope alignment software 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, 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.

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 telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over $100 included free with your NexStar SE!

Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign™

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! Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign, simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects and the telescope does the rest.You do not need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the moon or bright planets.

Astronomy made simple.

Who says Astronomy has to be complicated? Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! The new NexStar SE Family combines unprecedented ease of use with advanced features and incredible value. Buyer's remorse not included.

In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new 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, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ telescope alignment software 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, 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.

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 telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over $100 included free with your NexStar SE!

Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign™

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! Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign, simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects and the telescope does the rest.You do not need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the moon or bright planets.

 
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OPTICAL DESIGN Learn More Maksutov-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain
APERTURE Learn More 102 mm (4.02 in) 125 mm (4.92 in) 150 mm (5.91 in) 203.2 mm (8 in)
FOCAL LENGTH Learn More 1325 mm (52.17 in) 1250 mm (49.21 in) 1500 mm (59.06 in) 2032 mm (80 in)
FOCAL RATIO Learn More 12.99 10 10 10
FINDERSCOPE Learn More StarPointer StarPointer StarPointer StarPointer
DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY Learn More Quick Release Tube Clamp Quick Release Tube Clamp Quick Release Tube Clamp Quick Release Tube Clamp
MOUNT Learn More Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
OPTICAL TUBE Learn More Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
EYEPIECE 1 Learn More 25 mm (0.98 in) 25 mm (0.98 in) 25 mm (0.98 in) 25 mm (0.98 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1 Learn More 53 x 50 x 60 x 81 x
STAR DIAGONAL Learn More Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90 viewing angle 1.25" 1.25" 1.25"
OTHER EQUIPMENT Learn More Camera Shutter Cable Camera Shutter Cable N/A N/A
TRIPOD Learn More Steel with built-in wedge Steel with built-in wedge Steel leg Steel (sku 93593)
CD ROM Learn More NexRemote V1.6.14 & "The Sky®" Level 1 NexRemote V1.6.14 and "The Sky®" Level 1 NexRemote V1.6.14 and "The Sky®" Level 1 NexRemote V1.6.14 and "The Sky®" Level 1
POWER SUPPLY Learn More 8-AA batteries (not included) 8-AA batteries (not included) 8-AA batteries (not included) 8-AA batteries (not included)
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More 241 x 295 x 354 x 480 x
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More 15 x 18 x 21 x 29 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE Learn More 12.5 13 13.4 14
RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH) Learn More 1.37 arcsec 1.11 arcsec 0.93 arcsec 0.69 arcsec
RESOLUTION (DAWES) Learn More 1.14 arcsec 0.93 arcsec 0.77 arcsec 0.57 arcsec
LIGHT GATHERING POWER Learn More 212 x 319 x 459 x 843 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW Learn More 1 ° 1 ° 0.83 ° 0.63 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) Learn More 53 ft (16.15 m) 53 ft (16.15 m) 44 ft (13.41 m) 33 ft (10.06 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS Learn More StarBright XLT StarBright XLT StarBright XLT Starbright XLT
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION Learn More 1.38 in (35.05 mm) 1.75 in (44.45 mm) 2.2 in (55.88 mm) 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA Learn More 11.8 % 12.6 % 13.9 % 9.8 %
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER Learn More 34.4 % 35.6 % 37.3 % 31.3 %
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH Learn More 13.5 in (342.9 mm) 13 in (330.2 mm) 16 in (406.4 mm) 17 in (431.8 mm)
TELESCOPE WEIGHT Learn More 11 lb (4.99 kg) 17.6 lb (7.98 kg) 21 lb (9.53 kg) 24 lb (10.89 kg)
TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT Learn More 10 lb (4.54 kg) 10 lb (4.54 kg) 9 lb (4.08 kg) 9 lb (4.08 kg)
MOTOR DRIVE Learn More Integrated D.C. Electronics Integrated D.C. Electronics Integrated D.C. Electronics Integrated D.C. Electronics
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL Learn More Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
SLEW SPEEDS Learn More Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
TRACKING MODES Learn More Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
SOFTWARE FEATURES Learn More Camera Control Camera Control N/A N/A
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES Learn More SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
DATABASE Learn More 38,181 accessible objects 38,181 accessible objects 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
SOFTWARE PRECISION Learn More 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
COMMUNICATION PORTS Learn More RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux RS-232 communication port on hand control, Autoguider port, Aux port
TRACKING RATES Learn More Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
 

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Images

jupiter

jupiter


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by spike77
the sun

the sun


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by sportikus
M42 - The Great Orion Nebula

M42 - The Great Orion Nebula

Taken in Alt-AZ mode! Normal Auto align 3 stars.

captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by delta7881
M-42

M-42

dsi color +access 300mm piggyback on nexstar4se

captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by sportikus
Jupiter

Jupiter


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by Rich Chandler
Jupiter

Jupiter


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by Rich Chandler
bad day to put the jet

bad day to put the jet

I will try again friends

captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by juan roch
Moonface

Moonface


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by juan roch
CLAVIUS

CLAVIUS


captured using NexStar 4SE

submitted by juan roch
Jupiter With Transit

Jupiter With Transit

On this one I managed to capture a Transit and also the red spot

Can't tell for sure which satellite was projecting the shadow to the planet surface but still looks good

BTW, This is the first time I get to see a transit

Oh, and I might add that there were some high thin clouds...
fyi

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Medicat
Plato crater area

Plato crater area

Plato crater area on the moon. Stack of 150 pictures with Registax and Photoshop for the last touch.

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Lucas12
NGC 5139

NGC 5139

This will be the last picture I upload taken with my old NexStar 5, It no longer belongs to me

Worry not, I will begin uploading pictures using my new C6 shortly...

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Medicat
Orion Nebula 3-21-09

Orion Nebula 3-21-09

This shot was very difficult to take because it was starting to cloud up here and there.

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by PinkGeyser
Saturn 4-1-09

Saturn 4-1-09

Saturn on 4-1-09.

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by PinkGeyser
Jupiter during Perseids 2008

Jupiter during Perseids 2008

This picture was taken during the 2008 Perseids,

I am using a NexStar 5,

I finally got the collimation right and had enough patience to take this one

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Medicat
Moon

Moon


captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by strobs
Dumbell Nebulae

Dumbell Nebulae


captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by dpsbr
Saturn almost without rings

Saturn almost without rings


captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Medicat
Omega Cluster

Omega Cluster

I decided to give it a shot at this beautiful cluster... not so good seeing conditions though, but since I get only a few nights a year to go out I try to make most of them

Cheers!

captured using NexStar 5SE

submitted by Medicat
Copernicus

Copernicus


captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by cluci
Sinus Iridum

Sinus Iridum

Sinus iridum

captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by cluci
My New scope

My New scope

This is my new scope, the old one well... long story short was lost to my ex-girlfriend who wanted it as "compensation" anyways...

I'm looking forward to try this beauty with my Canon 300D

captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
Moon and Venus Conjunction

Moon and Venus Conjunction

Today I showed the first light to my Scope!

Yay!

captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
Messier 27

Messier 27


captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
M6

M6

Butterfly Cluster

captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by mitchkc
Messier 42

Messier 42

Second attempt at this object, now with my C6

We had steady winds during all night but around 4am it calmed down so I could actually guide the picture

captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
Milky Way / Galaxy Center

Milky Way / Galaxy Center


captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
Moon by Kinou3000

Moon by Kinou3000


captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Kinou3000
Messier 31

Messier 31


captured using NexStar 6SE

submitted by Medicat
M-45 Pleiades

M-45 Pleiades


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M-81

M-81


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M-31

M-31


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M-31

M-31


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M-42/43 Orion Nebula

M-42/43 Orion Nebula


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M42/M43 Orion Nebula

M42/M43 Orion Nebula


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
M42/43

M42/43


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
Orion's Sword

Orion's Sword


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by David_Klooz
Raining Stars

Raining Stars


captured using NexStar 8SE

submitted by ck

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Celestron NexStar SE Telescope Overview


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