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Celestron Nexstar 5 SE

US$ 1,208.55

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  • Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
  • 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
  • Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
  • SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
  • Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

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Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 5SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price.

Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st Century
In the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price, and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.

Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent.

View the Universe’s Most Impressive Celestial Objects
The 5SE’s five-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky objects, take your 5SE to a dark-sky site and you’ll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more.

Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Mount
We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Aligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!

Advanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with You
The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.

If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. You can even remove the telescope’s secondary mirror and replace it with a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera for wide field images captured at f/2 using a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our Skyris cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture125mm (4.92")
Focal Length1250mm (49")
Focal Ratiof/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 125mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 150x
FinderscopeStarPointer
Star Diagonal1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical TubeAluminum
Highest Useful Magnification295x
Lowest Useful Magnification18x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude13
Resolution (Rayleigh)1.11 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)0.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)329x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction51mm (2.0")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter40% %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area16.6% %
Optical CoatingsStarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length330mm (13")
Optical Tube Diameter152mm (6")
Optical Tube Weight6 lbs (2.7 kg)
DovetailVixen / CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount TypeComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)939.8mm - 2397mm (37" - 55")
Tripod leg diameter50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Accessory TrayYes
Tripod Weight10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Slew Speeds9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking ModesAlt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
GPSN/A
Dovetail CompatibilityVixen / CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary ports1x Aux port
Autoguide portNo
USB portYes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements8-AA batteries (not included) | 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive) 
Motor DriveDC servo motors
Alignment ProceduresSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error CorrectionNo
Computerized Hand ControlDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects. 
SoftwareCelestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Included ItemsNexStar SE OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount | Tripod | Accessory Tray | Star Pointer Finderscope | Built-In Wedge | NexStar+ Hand Control | 25mm eyepiece | Star Diagonal

Additional Information

Additional Information

ManufacturerCelestron
NameCelestron Nexstar 5 SE
MPNCE11036-DS-A
EAN8032539192385
Warranty3 YEARS
MediaNo
-- TECHNICAL FEATURES --⬇︎
Optical SchemeSchmidt-Cassegrain
Diameter125 mm
Focal Length1250 mm
Aperturef/10
Mount typeGo-To Alt-Azimuth

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