The Celestron NexStar 5SE is a 5 inch aperture Maktusov-Cassegrain telescope that is part of the NexStar SE series. One common feature of this series is the beautiful orange optical tube. The Celestron NexStar 4SE, NexStar 6SE and NexStar 8 SE are the other models from this series.
Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerized Telescope – 5-Inch Schmidt-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 5SE 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.
- 5-INCH SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS: The 5″ aperture gathers enough light to reveal fine lunar details, cloud bands on Jupiter, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and globular clusters—all in a compact, portable form factor.
- 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.
Product Name: Celestron NexStar 5 SE
Brand: Celestron
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Manufacturer - 9.8/10
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Value - 9.5/10
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Optics - 9.5/10
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Summary
With the NexStar 5SE from Celestron you’re taking your stargazing experience to the next level. Featured packed and powerful enough to see deep sky objects this new toy will be sure to keep you entertain you for years too come. The Schmidt-Cassegrain build means a more compact telescope which makes it rank high in terms of portability.
