The Nex Star SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features, including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior coatings, the revolutionary Sky Align telescope alignment software & much more. So whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure & looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a Nex Star SE will help you take a closer look. Align your Nex Star SE telescope in minutes with the new Sky Align technology. Just point the telescope at three bright stars & let the computer do the rest. You don't even need to know the names of the stars! ...

Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the Nex Star 5SE is an ideal telescope for observing & photographing the wonders of space. The ultra-portable 5SE features a precision optical system with 1250mm focal length (f/10), with our premium Star Bright XLT coatings & offers 56% more light gathering power than the 4 Inch model. The 5SE

Includes:: a camera control feature that means that you can 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. Plug the optional Sky Sync GPS Accessory into Nex Star's Auxiliary port & download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick & easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the Nex Star 5SE isn't one of them!

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Portability & serious performance come together in the Nex Star 6SE. Celestron's first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade is now available in a high performance Altazimuth computerized telescope. The ultra-portable 6SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) & offers 44% more light gathering than a 5 Inch telescope. The Nex Star 6SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized Go To telescopes, including our revolutionary Sky Align alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40, 000 celestial objects & easy to use hand control. Plug the optional Sky Sync GPS Accessory into Nex Star's Auxiliary port & download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick & easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the Nex Star 6SE isn't one of them! ...

The largest of the Nex Star SE family with 78% more light gathering than the 6 Inch model, the Nex Star 8SE will enable you to see deep into the Universe. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron's classic 8"" optics. The Nex Star 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8 Inch aperture optics with our premium Star Bright XLT coatings, powerful 2032mm focal length & an f/10 focal ratio. The Nex Star 8SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized Go To telescopes, including the revolutionary Sky Align alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40, 000 celestial objects & easy to use hand control. Plug the optional Sky Sync GPS Accessory into Nex Star's Auxiliary port & download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick & easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the Nex Star 8SE isn't one of them. ...

The Celestron Nex Star Evolution 6 is a compact, portable 6"" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated Wi-Fi for observing the moon, planets & other night sky objects. Using the free Celestron Sky Portal app for i OS Android, users are able to explore the universe & control the Evolution 6 with a smartphone or tablet. The telescope comes with a computerised Go To mount with high-performance worm gears & motors for enhanced tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash. It's powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing. ...

A standout choice for astronomers, the Celestron Nex Star Evolution 8 Edge HD Computerised Telescope is practical, portable, & compact. Useful for visual & astro-imaging pursuits, it has a 20 cm Edge HD optical tube that produces high-resolution & aberration-free images. The Celestron telescope has an integrated lithium-ion battery for up to 10 hours of continuous observation. ...

The computerised Celestron Nex Star Evolution 9.25 Edge HD Telescope is the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated Wi Fi, allowing you to control all its metrics via a mobile app for i OS & Android. This optical tube features Star Bright XLT optical coatings. The telescope has an industrial design with integrated carry handles, as well as a Go To high-performance mount. ...

Celestron's signature telescopes reach a new level with Nex Star Evolution 9.25, the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated Wi-Fi. Leave your hand control behind & slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to Nex Star Evolution's built-in wireless network, & explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for i OS & Android. Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time & location. Our proprietary Sky Align alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you're ready to observe within minutes. ...

The Celestron Nex Star RS-232 Cable connects to your computerised telescope to a laptop or PC for control via various planetarium software programs. The large adapter attaches to the serial port of your computer & the other end plugs into the telescope's hand control via a phone jack plug. If your computer does not have a serial port, you will need a Serial-to-USB Adapter (18775) so that you can connect the RS-232 Cable via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port instead. Once you have connected your computer & telescope, you can update your hand control firmware. The latest updates can be found in the Support section of the Celestron website. Connecting a computer to your telescope will also allow you to navigate the telescope from your computer screen. ...

The Celestron Nex YZ fits any eyepiece from 35mm to 60mm in diameter including telescopes with 1.25"" & 2"" eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, & binoculars. It will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included adapter ring, which takes the usable diameter down to 25mm, the size of a standard microscope eyepiece. ...