Celestrons signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system the NexStar 5SE. Its the perfect choice for your first serious telescope offering striking views at an economical price.N/AN/AOur Founders Vision Reimagined for the 21st CenturyN/AIn the 1970s Celestrons Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the worlds premier telescope maker. Our founder Tom Johnson invented Celestrons proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.N/AN/AFour decades later weve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features while staying true to our founders intent.N/AN/AView the Universes Most Impressive Celestial ObjectsN/AThe 5SEs five-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Saturns rings the cloud bands on Jupiter and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky objects take your 5SE to a dark-sky site and youll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy and more.N/AN/ARevolutionary Single Fork Arm MountN/AWe know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. Thats why Celestrons engineers created NexStar SEs unique patented single fork arm mount. Its perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. Whats more the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces making it easy to transport even in small vehicles. Youll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site or setting it up quickly in your backyard.N/AN/AOf course its whats inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40000 celestial objects or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.N/AN/AAligning your telescope is simple and painless too thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!N/AN/AAdvanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with YouN/AThe NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.N/AN/AIf you want to explore the world of astroimaging the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. You can even remove the telescopes secondary mirror and replace it with a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera for wide field images captured at f/2 using a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. Or if youre interested in imaging the Moon and planets pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our Skyris cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.