Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerised Telescope
(Celestron 11036)

We Think You Should Know

• Australian Celestron Warranty
• Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
• 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
• SkyAlign and 40,000+ object database
• Single fork arm GoTo mount
• Built-in wedge in tripod

Overview

The Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerised Telescope pairs a 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with a single fork arm GoTo mount and steel tripod. SkyAlign alignment asks you to centre any three bright objects, and the NexStar+ hand control then locates and tracks from a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. StarBright XLT coatings maximise light transmission, and the built-in wedge in the tripod allows equatorial tracking for longer exposures. The optical tube attaches via a CG-5 dovetail clamp and separates from the mount and tripod for easier transport.

Key Features

• 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics – The 125mm aperture provides enough light-gathering ability to resolve Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, and lunar surface features, with 1250mm focal length at f/10 and StarBright XLT coatings.
• SkyAlign and 40,000+ Object Database – Centre any three bright objects to align, then let the NexStar+ hand control locate and track from a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, even if you don't know the night sky.
• Single Fork Arm GoTo Mount – A computerised altitude-azimuth mount with DC servo motors and 9 slew speeds (max 3°/sec) automatically locates and tracks objects, with 10 lb (4.54 kg) instrument load capacity.
• Built-In Wedge in Tripod – The steel tripod includes a built-in equatorial wedge, allowing EQ North and EQ South tracking modes for longer-exposure astrophotography without a separate wedge purchase.
• Separates for Transport – The optical tube attaches to the mount with a CG-5 dovetail clamp. Separating the tube, mount, and steel tripod makes the 10.4 kg system easier to pack and carry than moving it whole.
• StarPointer Red-Dot Finder – A red-dot finder helps you point the telescope for alignment and initial targeting before handing off to the GoTo mount.
• NexStar+ Hand Control – A 2-line, 18-character LCD hand control with 19 backlit buttons provides access to the database, alignment procedures, and tracking controls.
• Power Flexibility – Runs on 8 x AA batteries (not included) for portable use, or from an external 12 VDC supply at 750 mA with a tip-positive connector.
• 2-Year Celestron Warranty – Backed by Celestron's 2-year warranty for confidence in the field.

Ideal For

• Beginners wanting a computerised GoTo telescope with easy alignment
• Visual observers wanting detailed lunar, planetary, and deep-sky views
• Users wanting a portable system that separates into lightweight components
• Imagers starting out in astrophotography with the built-in wedge
• Families and students wanting a first serious telescope with room to grow

Celestron

Celestron has been an optics industry leader for decades, ever since Tom Johnson unveiled the game-changing C8 multi-use telescope. As the world’s number one telescope maker, Celestron employs nearly 100 people worldwide, including a robust product development team at their headquarters in Torrance, California, and their world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology.

• 1 x NexStar 5SE optical tube
• 1 x Single fork arm GoTo mount
• 1 x Steel tripod with accessory tray (built-in wedge)
• 1 x StarPointer red-dot finder
• 1 x NexStar+ hand control
• 1 x 25mm 1.25" eyepiece
• 1 x 1.25" star diagonal
• 1 x Documentation