Celestron is pleased to introduce the new telescopes - Celestron NexStar SE! Celestron NexStar SE Computerized Telescopes make astronomy simple. Let Celestron Nex Star SE Telescope helps you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies and more at the touch of a button!



Let Celestron NexStar SE Special Edition Computerized Telescopes help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes combine unprecedented ease of use with advanced features and incredible value. In the tradition of Celestron 's famous orange optical tubes, Celestron Nex Star 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 Celestron StarBright XLT Coatings, revolutionary Celestron SkyAlign Telescope Alignment and much more.

With Celestron NexStar SE Telescope , you are in the driver's seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and Celestron Nex Star SE Telescope will find it for you. Celestron NexstarSE Computerized Telescopes 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 Celestron NexStar-SE Telescope 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 Scope 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 telescope hand control. 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, Celestron NexStar SE Special Edition Computerized Telescopes will help you take a closer look. Every Celestron NexStar SE Telescope 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 Celestron NexRemote Software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC.

Celestron Sky Align:
The days of complicated telescope assembly and setup are over. Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes with no tools required! Using patented Celestron 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.

Features of Celestron NexStarSE Telescopes:

• Computerized Hand Control with a nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount
• Quick Release Optical Tube for easy no-tool setup
• Celestron StarBright XLT Coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity
• Celestron SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process
• Celestron StarPointer Finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Flash upgradeable hand control; update your telescope'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 Celestron NexRemote Telescope Control Software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
• Celestron "THE SKY" Planetarium Software - with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images
• Rigid Adjustable Tripod for portability and convenience

Specifications for Celestron Telescope NexStar SE:

Model:		Celetron NexStar 4 SE Telescope 11049		Celetron NexStar 5 SE Telescope 11036		Celetron NexStar 6 SE Telescope 11068		Celetron NexStar 8 SE Telescope 11069
OPTICAL DESIGN:		Maksutov-Cassegrain		Schmidt-Cassegrain		Schmidt-Cassegrain		Schmidt-Cassegrain
APERTURE:		102 mm (4.02 in)		125 mm (4.92 in)		150 mm (5.91 in)		203 mm (7.99 in)
FOCAL LENGTH:		1325 mm (52.17 in)		1250 mm (49.21 in)		1500 mm (59.06 in)		2032 mm (80 in)
FOCAL RATIO:		12.99		10		10		10.01
FINDERSCOPE:		StarPointer		StarPointer		StarPointer		StarPointer
DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY:		Quick Release Tube Clamp		Quick Release Tube Clamp		Quick Release Tube Clamp		Quick Release Tube Clamp
MOUNT:		Single Fork Arm Altazimuth		Single Fork Arm Altazimuth		Single Fork Arm Altazimuth		Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
OPTICAL TUBE:		Aluminum		Aluminum		Aluminum		Aluminum
EYEPIECE 1:		25 mm E-Lux (53x)		25 mm E-Lux (50x)		25 mm E-Lux (60x)		25 mm E-Lux (81x)
MAGNIFICATION 1:		53 x		50 x		60 x		81.28 x
STAR DIAGONAL:		Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90 viewing angle		1.25"		1.25"		1.25"
OTHER EQUIPMENT:		Camera Shutter Cable		Camera Shutter Cable		N/A		N/A
TRIPOD:		Steel w/ built-in wedge		Steel w/ built-in wedge		Steel leg		Steel leg
CD ROM:		NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1		NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1		NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1		NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1
POWER SUPPLY:		8-AA batteries (not included)		8-AA batteries (not included)		8-AA batteries (not included)		8-AA batteries (not included)
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION:		240 x		300 x		354 x		480 x
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION:		14 x		18 x		21 x		29 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE:		12.5		13		13.4		14
RESOLUTION:		1.36 arc seconds		1.1 arc seconds		0.92 arc seconds		0.68 arc seconds
RESOLVING POWER:		1.14 arc seconds		0.91 arc seconds		0.77 arc seconds		0.57 arc seconds
LIGHT GATHERING POWER:		212 x		329 x		459 x		843 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW:		1 °		1 °		0.83 °		0.63 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS):		52.5 ft (16 m)		52.5 ft (16 m)		43.8 ft (13.35 m)		33 ft (10.06 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS:		StarBright XLT		StarBright XLT		StarBright XLT Coatings		Starbright XLT Coating
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION:		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:		11 %		12 %		14 %		10 %
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER:		35 %		35 %		37 %		31.3 %
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH:		13.5 in (342.9 mm)		11 in (279.4 mm)		16 in (406.4 mm)		17 in (431.8 mm)
TELESCOPE WEIGHT:		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:		10 lb (4.54 kg)		10 lb (4.54 kg)		9 lb (4.08 kg)		9 lb (4.08 kg)
MOTOR DRIVE:		Integrated D.C. Electronics		Integrated D.C. Electronics		Integrated D.C. Electronics		Integrated D.C. Electronics
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL:		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
SLEW SPEEDS:		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:		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:		Camera Control		Camera Control		N/A		N/A
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES:		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, SolarSymtem Align		SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align
DATABASE:		38,181 accessible objects		38,181 accessible objects		40,000+ objects		40,000+ objects
SOFTWARE PRECISION:		24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations		24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations		24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations		24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
COMMUNICATION PORTS:		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:		Sidereal, Solar and Lunar		Sidereal, Solar and Lunar		Sidereal, Solar and Lunar		Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

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