Celestron NexStar 5 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope with NexStar Case

You'll experience the cosmos like never before with the NexStar 5 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope from Celestron, a leading name in high-quality astronomical equipment. This innovative telescope, with its signature orange tube, is a fusion of superior optics and advanced features, all packaged into a user-friendly system that's perfect for both beginners and seasoned stargazers.The NexStar 5 SE is a testament to Celestron's legacy, which began in the 1970s when our founder, Tom Johnson, revolutionized the world of astronomy with his proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates. This method, still in use today, ensures superior views and maximum portability, making it possible for everyone to explore the universe's wonders.With a five-inch primary mirror, this telescope boasts impressive light-gathering capabilities, allowing you to observe the solar system's best offerings in stunning detail. Witness the majestic rings of Saturn, the intricate cloud bands on Jupiter, and the Moon's fascinating geographical features. Venture further into the cosmos to view deep sky objects, such as the countless stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster or the mesmerizing spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy.The NexStar 5 SE features a revolutionary single fork arm mount, a patented design unique to Celestron. This innovative feature ensures the telescope is not only portable but also easy to set up. The telescope disassembles into compact, lightwei

• 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope; StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
• Nearly 40,000-object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects