Celestron NexStar 4SE Review

The NexStar 4SE is a 4″ aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope from Celestron. It’s part of their NexStar SE Series that also includes the Celestron NexStar 5SE, Celestron NexStar 6SE 🛒^Amazon and Celestron NexStar 8SE. Out of the four telescopes that comprise this series, which all provide great optics, the 4SE is the only one with a Maksuto-vCassegrain built. The others are all Schmidt-Cassegrain.

Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope – 4-Inch Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube – Fully Automated GoTo Mount with SkyAlign – Ideal for Beginners and Advanced Users – 40,000+ Object Database

• ADVANCED TECH MEETS ICONIC DESIGN: The NexStar 4SE pairs Celestron’s legendary orange tube with a fully computerized GoTo system—ideal for those ready to step up from manual scopes and explore more of the night sky with precision and ease.
• 4-INCH MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS: The 4″ aperture, combined with high-contrast, long focal length optics, delivers sharp views of the Moon and planets, while remaining compact and easy to transport.
• FULLY AUTOMATED GoTo MOUNT WITH NEXSTAR+ HAND CONTROL: Use the NexStar+ hand control to select from a 40,000+ object database. The computerized mount then automatically slews to your target and tracks it—no star charts or manual alignment needed.
• FAST & EASY ALIGNMENT WITH SKYALIGN TECHNOLOGY: SkyAlign gets you observing fast—just center any three bright stars or planets, even if you don’t know their names. The system then calculates your position and aligns the mount in minutes.
• BUILT-IN WEDGE FOR ASTROIMAGING: Capture long-exposure images of the night sky—perfect for entry-level astrophotography. The integrated wedge lets you polar align the mount, reducing field rotation for improved tracking during imaging.

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What’s In The Box

• Optical tube
• Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
• Accessory Tray
• Star Pointer Finderscope
• Built-In Wedge
• NexStar+ Hand Control
• 25mm eyepiece

Technical Specifications