Celestron 11036 5-inch NexStar 5SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5 SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total Weight of 28 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 5 SE features a precision Optical system with 1250 mm focal length (f/10) standard with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and offers 56% more light gathering power than a 4-inch model. The 5 SE includes a camera control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of timed exposures using your Digital SLR camera. Plus the tripod featuring a built-in wedge helps make short-exposure astrophotography a heavenly experience.

Includes "The Sky" Astronomy CD-ROM Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps, NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable for advanced control of your telescope via Computer

SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange Tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features

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

Internal Battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use

Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge, which allows 5 SE to be used for astrophotography

Nearly 40,000 object Database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects

SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process

Flash Upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet

Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars, variable star, solar systems, objects and asterisms

DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes

Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with Backlit LED buttons for easy operation of go to features