Celestron Nexstar 5Se 125Mm Telescope Kit

Celestron Nexstar 5se 125mm Telescope Kit

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Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm Telescope Kitis a powerful, versatile, and user-friendly Schmidt-Cassegrain-style scope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to bright deep-sky objects like stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Using Celestron's proprietary StarBright XLT multicoating system, light transmission is increased throughout the entire optical path with antireflection multicoated lenses, highly reflective multicoated mirrors, and crown optical glass elements. While the focal ratio is a relatively slow f/10, the mount's precision tracking system and integrated equatorial wedge allow it to be a competent astrophotography imaging platform for the Moon and planets.

Driving the dual servo motors on the mount is the brain of the NexStar 5SE: the iconic NexStar+ computer hand controller. Packed with 40,000+ celestial objects, it can hold up to 100 additional user-defined destinations and is updatable via the Celestron website. It has multiple alignment procedures to get you observing fast—including the super-easy SkyAlign system. Capable of being used in the Northern or Southern Hemispheres, the NexStar has sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking speeds to accurately follow near- and deep-sky objects, plus nine slew speeds and the ability to automatically trigger a camera's shutter release for Fastar or piggyback wide-field photography or conventional prime-focus astrophotography.

5" NexStar 5SE SCT Telescope 1250mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio Computerized/Motorized Fork Mount SkyPortal WiFi Module Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod Power Tank 12-Volt Power Supply 12 VDC Outlets with White and Red Lights Accessory and Filter Kit

Key Specs
Optical Design	Schmidt Cassegrain
Aperture	130 mm / 5.1"
Focal Length	650 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Type	Manual: German Equatorial
GoTo Capability	No
Weight	17 lb / 7.7 kg
Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design	Schmidt Cassegrain
Aperture	130 mm / 5.1"
Focal Length	650 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Resolution	0.9 Arcsec (Dawes) 1.1 Arcsec (Rayleigh)
Finderscope	Yes
Mounting	Dovetail
Optical Tube Dimensions	Length: 21.7 x 6.3" / 55.1 x 16 cm
Mount
Type	Manual: German Equatorial
GoTo Capability	No
Tripod
Type	Adjustable
Tripod Height Adjustment Range	32.0 to 51.0" / 81.3 to 129.5 cm
Material of Tripod	Stainless Steel
General
Mobile App Compatible	No
Weight	17 lb / 7.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	36.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	32 x 26 x 12.5"

5" aperture
f/10 focal ratio
1250mm focal length
Crown optical glass primary mirror
StarBright XLT optical coatings: Multilayer aluminum/SiO2 (quartz)/TiO2 (titanium dioxide) mirror coatings with flat reflectivity across the light spectrum for both astrophotography/astro imaging and visual observation
Multilayer MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide) antireflective lens coatings
High-transmission water white glass corrector lens with 97.4% light transmission
Resolution: 1.11 arcsec (Rayleigh); 0.91 arcsec (Dawes)
Secondary mirror obstruction: 2"; 40% by diameter; 16.6% by area
Secondary mirror can be removed and a DSLR or imaging rig mounted in its place for fast f/2 wide-field astrophotography

2-line, 16-character LCD display
19 fiber optic backlit red LED buttons
Database of over 40,000 celestial objects plus 100 user defined
Automatically slew to planets, stars, constellations, and a variety of catalogs
Camera control: For piggyback wide-field or conventional astrophotography through the optical tube assembly, the controller can automatically trigger the shutter release to capture the image
Anti-backlash compensation programs out play between gears for more precise tracking
Tour Mode: Shows a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing
Constellation Tour: Allows you to take a tour of all the best objects within a particular constellation
Alignment procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, and Solar System
SkyAlign alignment: Takes minutes, with minimal effort or experience—point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope does the rest
Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 0.5°/sec, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x
Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar tracking rates for observing the fast-moving Moon, to slower-moving deep-space subjects
Tracking modes: Alt-Az (default, for general GoTo use), EQ North (use for long-exposure astrophotography in Northern Hemisphere with EQ wedge engaged), EQ South (use for long-exposure astrophotography in Southern Hemisphere with EQ wedge engaged), Off (no tracking when using as a terrestrial spotting scope)
RS-232 communication port allows for computer control
Flash updatable via the Celestron website

Database Details:

Solar system objects including the Sun, Moon, and planets
Named objects
Stars: Asterims, variable stars, double stars, named stars
Caldwell catalog
Messier catalog
NGC catalog
SAO catalog
Constellations

Mount:

Single-fork alt-az
Dual-axis servo motors allow for precise tracking with virtually no vibration
Motor resolution: 0.26 arcsec
Optical encoders track mount movement to improve tracking and GoTo accuracy while allowing the mount to maintain alignment when moved manually
Communication ports: Autoguider port, Aux port, hand controller
Runs on eight user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12 VDC power supply

Tripod:

Stainless steel legs
Adjustable height accommodates a variety of observation positions or users
Built-in equatorial wedge enables more precise tracking accuracy during long-exposure astrophotography
Tray holds accessories such as eyepieces and filters and adds stability and vibration reduction
Weight: 10 pounds

Eyepiece:

1.25"-diameter barrel
25mm focal length produces 50x magnification
Antireflection multicoated glass improves color rendition and contrast
Threaded barrel accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
Fold-down rubber eyecup for use with or without eyeglasses
52.5' field of view at 1000 yards

Diagonal:

1.25" input and output accepts most 1.25" astronomical eyepieces and accessories
90° angle puts head in a comfortable position when observing at or near the zenith
Corrects view horizontally, but not vertically

StarPointer Finder:

Projects a single red dot in line of sight
Unmagnified view ensures a wide field of view to make finding objects faster and star-hopping navigation easier

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit a Celestron 130SLT telescope?

A: Sorry but the 130SLT is not on Celestron's compatibility list: Designed For Use With: Celestron Advanced VX Celestron Astro Fi Celestron C6 Celestron CGEM 800 Celestron CGEM 800 EdgeHD Celestron NexStar 4SE Celestron NexStar 5SE Celestron NexStar 6SE Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Meade LX600-ACF Meade LX85 Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Sky-Watcher Esprit 100SFS ED

Q: 2. Can I take the OTA off the mount?

A: Yes the Optical Tube is removable, and you can also put it on different tripods dedicated for the model.

Q: 3. I have a nexstar 127 slt. Does this fit both the scope along with the tripod / slt mount?

A: I also purchased for my NexStar 6se; this case is sufficient for carrying the telescope and its motorized mount, along with my StarSense AutoAlign and a full set of Optima Duo lenses; however, the case does not provide space for the tripod in the instance of the 6se.Hope that helps!

Q: 4. Does it work for a Celestar 8 from the 90's?

A: The interior dimensions are 19 x 11 x 10 inches. So any telescope in that size range would be compatible.

Q: 5. can I use the power bank (45W)to my telescope, using USB 5v to DC 12v cable?

A: Yes, it is fully compatible

Q: 6. How do I attach Sony a7r iv to this?

A: You need 2 adapters. B&H # CETAC5 MFR # 93633-A plus Vello T-Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Lens Adapter BH #VELANEXT • MFR #LA-NEX-T

Q: 7. Does it come with a case?

A: No it does not.

Q: 8. What is the maximum weight that the tripod and mount can hold?

A: The mounts payload is 10lbs.

Q: 9. will this fit the NexStar 8 Se? I have seen some pictures floating around google but i wasn't sure.

A: Not in my opinion. I use the case for my 8 inch optical tube assembly only, but it is not a Nexstar with integrated fork mount. This case is only designed to fit the Nexstar 4/5/6 inch, or the 8 inch OTA.

Q: 10. Hi, would this also fit the Astro Fi 5 ?

A: Yes, the AstroFi 5 (minus tripod) will fit inside the carrying case. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron

Kelley	25/08/2024
[650 mm] MY SHORT REVIEW: This is a great Telescope, Mount and Tripod. It's a good size for portability, it has exceptional image quality, it's easy to use and is made of quality materials. MY LONG REVIEW: On my first night of good seeing and clear skies I was able to see fantastic views of a Waxing Crescent Moon, Jupiter and at least 3 of it's moons and a tiny red spec called Mars. My first set up and SkyAlign(ment) took about 10 minutes (assembly, lining up the star pointer and the scope, leveling the tripod, typing in location and date info, 3 star align). The moon practically fills the field of view of the included 25mm Plssl eyepiece. And although Jupiter was clear, a shorter focal length eyepiece or barlow lens will be needed for a larger, and probably dimmer, image. My location in the city surrounded by trees in my back yard didn't allow me to see any deep space objects, so I'm looking forward to finding some nebulas and galaxies. I was originally thinking about getting the 6 or 8 NexStar SE but I was persuaded to get the 5 after doing a lot of research on viewing in the city and the fact that the 4 and 5 NexStar SE telescope tripods have an Equatorial Wedge feature that the 6 and 8 models do not have. This is important for long exposure astrophotography and that is something I may want to try in the future. I also used the scope to see distant buildings since Catadioptrics can be used for terrestrial viewing as well. But be aware that although the view is top-up corrected with the mirror star diagonal, it's not left-right corrected as it would be with a prism diagonal. I also read many reviews stating that an external power supply in conjunction with the 8 AA batteries will last longer. The AA batteries being used for those rare times the power cord is pulled out accidentally. So far I feel that this is a great investment for myself and my family to enjoy astronomy. Clear Skies! 5

anyonymous	14/08/2024
[f/5] I use this for deep space and planetary imaging. If you align it correctly, it has great tracking capabilities, however the longer the exposure, the more chance of slight trailing off you will get. 5

Michael	14/07/2024
[36.2 lb] Got it mostly for my son but I have always wanted to get into astronomy, however, my family was too poor when I was young. The price is not bad and the features are really nice for what we wanted. It is easy to setup. Haven't started using the GoTo features yet because it is too fun looking in Stellarium for what is up in the sky and running outside to find it with the scope. Eventually, we will start fiddling with GoTo to check out its capabilities. The scope is much larger than it appears to be in the pictures which was a very good surprise. Keep in mind that a general rule of thumb for max magnification is 50x the size of the aperture in inches which comes out to 250x for this scope. To get that magnification, one will need a 5mm eyepiece and this scope only comes with a 25mm. The bigger planets require something around 150-180x so a 7mm or so may be needed as well. Overall though, this scope is highly recommended! 5

Dumitru	04/05/2024
[Dovetail] No problems or issues. Good optics. Good mechanics. Fully assembled weight 10,3 kg. Eats batteries fast, need a powerbank. Included finder is cheap plastic, will throw away. Tripod is very good. Good focuser. Star diagonal is 9/10, but it is prism type. Buying a 60-180 USD one of dielectric mirror type is a marginal improvement, do it only if budget allows. Included 25 mm Celestron eyepiece is decent, also eyeglass friendly. Will keep it despite existent collection of Deloses and Pentaxes. No need to replace it even with very expensive ones. Buyers would need in addition, a 7-8 mm eyepiece for planetary observations and 12-14 mm one, those shall be expensive. 5

Michael	04/05/2024
[36.2 lb] Bought primarily for my son, who is a budding Astronomer ;) we have used it so far to view Jupiter, the Moon and the Sun. Jupiter is a bit small with the included 25mm lens (with a 1250mm focal length, this comes out to 50x magnification) but we were able to see the cloud bands and four moons very clearly, the look on my son's face is one of those cherished memories I'll never forget. The Sun and the Moon both filled the FOV and the detail was excellent! Saw some nice sunspots, depth in moon craters, etc... We purchased 7mm and 5mm eyepieces to see the planets better but it has, literally, been raining every day since the eyepieces arrived. As well, we have not been able to get Skyalign to work at all, been reading up on other methods to get tracking going so it is a work in progress at this point but we are loving the NextStar 5SE so far, highly recommended, 4.5 stars! 5

freddie cayman	29/04/2024
[32 x 26 x 12.5"] I really like this scope. Set up was very easy. Operation is very straight forward. Images are fantastic and I am just now starting to use a webcam/imaging software for astrophotography. This scope travels well. I fit the entire scope, including the tripod into a Pelican iM2950 Storm Case (get the one w/ foam and cut to fit). Highly recommend this scope as a starter or intermediate. 5