{"title":"Celestron NexStar SE Splashdown Savings | Save Up to $200","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Splashdown with Savings on Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron is celebrating the successful splashdown of the Artemis II Orion capsule with a limited-time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplashdown Savings Promo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one of the best-known computerized telescope families in amateur astronomy: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron NexStar SE Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NexStar SE telescopes have long been favorites among beginning and intermediate observers because they make computerized astronomy simple, portable, and genuinely enjoyable. 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It combines Celestron's classic orange and black color scheme with the newest go-to \u003cem\u003eSkyAlign \u003c\/em\u003ecomputer and the most advanced optical coatings available – all at a sensible and affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, an 8\" Celestron telescope was painted orange and black and cost $1438.45 ($3484.17 in 2017 dollars) – and didn't have a go-to computer or Starbright XLT optical coatings. But it had Celestron's superb optics. Many people still fondly recall their original orange tube Celestron C8 as being the best telescope they ever had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, Celestron's optical quality is still there. And Celestron's NexStar 8 SE has brought back the orange and black C8 for those who love the look of the original, but with a slew of modern updates. All of it a a price less than that of the 1984 scope!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts optics are enhanced by the most advanced optical coatings available from Celestron - new Starbright XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 8 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 40,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 8 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" aperture (2032mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 17\" long, weighing 13 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"8\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external rear cell electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (81x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.61° across, 20% wider than the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. A compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a 45,000+ object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, Caldwell, IC, and Abell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. 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Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment.  You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 8 to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 8 will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tripod has 2\" diameter steel legs, with a center leg brace for added rigidity, and damps vibrations quickly. The center leg brace is drilled to form a convenient accessory tray that holds 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces to keep them up out of the dew-soaked grass. 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And it's priced less than competitive 6\" Maks that don't have the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 6 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 45,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 6 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" aperture (1500mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 16\" long, weighing 10 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA review of the 6\" Celestron XLT optics in \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e said of the XLT multicoating, \"its effectiveness is readily apparent under certain lighting angles where the corrector virtually disappears, leaving the secondary seemingly suspended in midair.\" Of the optical quality, the review said \"excellent optics . . . Saturn and its system of faint moons proved to be a good test of the C6's light grasp, resolution, and image contrast. With an 8mm eyepiece, the planet's crisp globe revealed delicate cloud banding rendered in faithful color, while the Cassini Division in the rings was obvious for its entire visible extent. Despite the moonlight and heavy local light pollution, 10th-magnitude Tethys, just 7 arcseconds from Saturn's northern limb, was easily seen with direct vision. Intra- and extra-focal image of stars revealed the C6 to smooth and very well corrected optics. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"6\" Starbright XLT multicoatings\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external rear cell electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (60x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.83° across, well over 50% wider than the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. A compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a 45,000+ object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, Caldwell, IC, and Abell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 400 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in Astronomy and Sky \u0026amp; Telescope magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 6 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 6 SE will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tripod has 2\" diameter steel legs, with a center leg brace for added rigidity, and damps vibrations quickly. The center leg brace is drilled to form a convenient accessory tray that holds 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces to keep them up out of the dew-soaked grass. A locating pin on the top of the tripod automatically centers the scope on the 9 lb. tripod for easy assembly in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kz_MJQF37lY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm (5.91\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500mm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e354x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e459x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56mm (2.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406mm (16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181mm (7.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lbs (3.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965.2mm - 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Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs (12.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659856969,"sku":"NX6SE","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12175_1.jpg?v=1662967586"},{"product_id":"nexstar-5-se-5-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron NexStar 5 SE 5\" Go-To SCT  11036","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany people consider the original 5\" Celestron SCT to be the finest affordable personal scope ever made. The NexStar 5 SE combines legendary 5\" Celestron optics with 21st century computerized go-to technology at a most affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1982, we sold the original Celestron C5 and tripod for $954.90 - without a go-to computer, without multicoated optics, and without a drive that can run off flashlight batteries all night long. Adjusting for inflation, that equals greater than $3100 in todays dollars! How times have changed. This 5\" Celestron NexStar 5 SE has all those features - and more – for less than 1982's C5 cost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar 5 SE is a great alternative to costly competitive 5\" Maksutovs. While it has the same light-gathering capacity as a 5\" Mak, its faster focal ratio means a wider field and brighter images with any given eyepiece than a Mak. And it's priced far less than competitive 5\" Maks that don't have the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 5 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 45,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 5 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" aperture (1250mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 11\" long, weighing less than 7 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish. Rear cell uses the standard SCT thread, so all SCT photo and visual accessories can be used without having to add a special adapter, as is the case with many Maksutovs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"5\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (50x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.91° across, nearly twice the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. If long exposure deep space photography is planned, the tripod includes a built-in wedge that quickly converts the scope to equatorial operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a nearly 40,000 object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, and Caldwell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 200 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in \u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer includes a camera control software program and a camera shutter cable. These let you remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera (connected to the scope by an appropriate camera adapter). This can be very useful during lunar or solar eclipses and during occultation events, since you won't have to miss any of the sights while worrying about the operation of your camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 5 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 5 SE will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar 4\/5 computer with SkyAlign \" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth\/equatorial tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 lb. adjustable height altazimuth tripod has tubular chromed steel legs for stability, and a combined die-cast spreader bar\/accessory tray that is cut out to hold two 2\" eyepieces and four 1.25\" eyepieces. The spreader bar is spring loaded, so that it can't accidentally detach from the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring loaded attachment bolts, that also can't be lost in the dark, hold the telescope to the no-tool adjustable wedge tilt plate that allows equatorial tracking for astrophotography. The tilt plate has a built-in latitude scale and can be operated from 0° to 90°, allowing both polar and altazimuth operation without having to buy a separate wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm (4.92\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250mm (49\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.11 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e329x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51mm (2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.6% %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330mm (13\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152mm (6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e939.8mm - 2397mm (37\" - 55\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs (3.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 3°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6 lbs (8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-In Wedge\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659889737,"sku":"NX5SE","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12189_1.jpg?v=1662967588"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-4-se-4-go-to-maksutov-cassegrain","title":"Celestron NexStar 4 SE 4\" Go-to Maksutov-Cassegrain  11049","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want a small scope with big features, this 4\" Celestron NexStar 4 SE may be what you're looking for. It has sharp 4\" Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, combined with 21st century computerized go-to technology and advanced multicoatings, at a price that's very affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" Celestron NexStar 4 SE go-to Maksutov-Cassegrain is a great alternative to competitive 3.5\" Maksutovs. It has 30% more light gathering and 14% higher resolution than another manufacturer's similarly-priced 3.5\" Mak. Even better, the NexStar 4 SE has the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 4 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm E-Lux Plössl eyepiece, and flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives. Its go-to computerized hand control will find nearly 40,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically, nearly 10,000 more than the competitive 3.5\" Mak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track those nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 4 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic Celestron color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" aperture (1325mm focal length f\/13) aluminum tube, 13.5\" long, weighing less than 2 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes a high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirror enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Maksutov corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images. They also increase the contrast of subtle lunar and planetary details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"4\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal focuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focuses by moving the primary mirror fore and aft in the optical tube by means of a large focusing knob on the rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal flip mirror system:\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal first surface flip mirror, operated by a knob on the rear cell, directs the incoming light either to a 90° viewing angle 1.25\" eyepiece holder at the top of the rear cell for astronomical observing (or mirror-image terrestrial observing), or to the Cassegrain focus at the center of the rear cell. \u003cbr\u003eThe Cassegrain focus is threaded to accept either an optional NexStar 4SE-specific 45° viewing angle erect image 1.25\" diagonal for right-reading (correctly oriented) terrestrial observing or an optional NexStar 4SE-specific camera adapter for terrestrial and astronomical photography. Standard SCT rear cell 5\"\/8\"\/9¼\"\/11\"\/14\" photographic and visual accessories will not work with this scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (53x). The eyepiece field of view is 1° across, twice the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf long exposure deep space photography is planned, the tripod includes a built-in wedge that quickly converts the scope to equatorial operation, although deep space imaging will realistically be limited by the scope's relatively small aperture and long focal ratio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a nearly 40,000 object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, and Caldwell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 200 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in \u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command. Not all of the objects may be easily visible, however, due to the scope's limited aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer includes a camera control software program and a camera shutter cable. These let you remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera (connected to the scope by an appropriate camera adapter). This can be very useful during lunar or solar eclipses and during occultation events, since you won't have to miss any of the sights while worrying about the operation of your camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 4 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 4 SE will unfold many of the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar 4\/5 computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth\/equatorial tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 lb. adjustable height altazimuth tripod has tubular chromed steel legs for stability, and a combined die-cast spreader bar\/accessory tray that is cut out to hold two 2\" eyepieces and four 1.25\" eyepieces. The spreader bar is spring loaded, so that it can't accidentally detach from the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring loaded attachment bolts, that also can't be lost in the dark, hold the telescope to the no-tool adjustable wedge tilt plate that allows equatorial tracking for astrophotography. The tilt plate has a built-in latitude scale and can be operated from 0° to 90°, allowing both polar and altazimuth operation without having to buy a separate wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kz_MJQF37lY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102mm (4.02\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1325mm (52\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (0.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90° viewing angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e241x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.37 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.14 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (0.38\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343mm (13.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm (4.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e939.8mm - 2397mm (37\" - 55\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs (3.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 3°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 lbs (10.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-In Wedge\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). 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