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The NexStar 5SE is a 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain on a single-fork-arm GoTo mount. Its computerized hand control finds over 38,000 objects, and SkyAlign sets up after you center three bright stars. The tube, mount and tripod break into light pieces, and a built-in wedge allows longer tracked exposures. It suits beginners and casual observers who want tracking and object-finding without a large Dobsonian, though its 5-inch aperture limits faint deep-sky detail compared with 8-inch scopes.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,079.00 on Nov 8 at Adorama. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 8.
Owners treat the 5SE as an easy first GoTo scope: quick alignment, reliable tracking and a portable package. Experienced observers note the 5-inch aperture and single-arm mount limit faint targets and stability.
The Celestron NexStar 5 SE is a computerized telescope with a 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube. StarBright XLT coatings enhance light transmission. The included 25mm eyepiece gives 50x magnification.
The single fork arm mount is a computerized GoTo mount that locates over 38,000 celestial objects. To align it with SkyAlign, center three bright objects and press ALIGN. A built-in wedge allows long exposure tracking for astroimaging.
The telescope disassembles into compact, lightweight pieces for transport.
