Celestron Nexstar 5SE

The Celestron Nexstar 5SE is a high-quality 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Compact size and sharp optics ensure a pleasant observing experience. Included with the telescope is a sturdy Nexstar computer controlled alt-az mount that can also be used in equatorial mode, thanks to the integrated EQ wedge.

The NexStar 5SE is the smallest Schmidt-Cassegrain in Celestron's NexStar SE series Thanks to the larger primary mirror, it collects significantly more light than the NexStar 4SE, which has a nearly identical focal length, making dim pbjects appear brighter in the eyepiece. Nexstar 5SE is suitable for observing both solar system and deep sky objects.

The telescope has the same standard SC thread as the larger Schmidt-Cassegrains, which opens up the possibility of using a wide range of accessories.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

• Optical system: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Primary mirror diameter: 125mm
• Focal length: 1250 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/10
• Light gathering power: 319x
• Resolution: 1.10"
• Magnification with the included 25mm eyepiece: 50x
• Maximum magnification: 250x
• Total weight: about 8 kg

The mount requires 8 AA batteries or a 12V power supply (not included) in order to operate.