Celestron NexStar 4SE 4in. Special Edition Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope. In the tradition of Celestron 's famous orange optical tubes the Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes combine the classic heritage of the original orange tube Telescopess with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system flash upgradeable hand control superior coatings revolutionary SkyAlign Telescopes alignment software and much more. With the Celestron NexStar SE you are in the driver's seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the Telescopes will find it for you. Using patented Celestron Nex-Star technology the Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope has the ability to locate nearly 40000 objects. All you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view Don't know what object to choose? Let the intelligent Celestron NexStar-SE Telescopes give you a guided tour of the night sky The "Tour" feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world Not only can your Celestron NexStar SE 4" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope find objects it can teach you about them as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of your hand control. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable Telescopes with advanced features or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky Celestron nexstar se telescope will help you take a closer look. Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign The days of complicated telescope assembly and setup are over. Celestron NexStar SE 4 inch telescope can be set up in a matter of minutes with no tools required Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign simply input the date time and location into the hand control then point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects and the Telescopes does the rest. You do not need to know the names of the stars you can even pick the moon or bright planets. Specifications for Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope 11049: OPTICAL DESIGN: Maksutov-Cassegrain APERTURE: 102 mm (4.02 in) FOCAL LENGTH: 1325 mm (52.17 in) FOCAL RATIO: 12.99 FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY: Quick Release Tube Clamp MOUNT: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth OPTICAL TUBE: Aluminum EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in) MAGNIFICATION 1: 53 x STAR DIAGONAL: Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90 viewing angle OTHER EQUIPMENT: Camera Shutter Cable TRIPOD: Steel w/ built-in wedge CD ROM: NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1 POWER SUPPLY: 8-AA batteries (not included) HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 240 x LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 14 x LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 12.5 RESOLUTION: 1.36 arc seconds RESOLVING POWER: 1.14 arc seconds LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 212 x ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1 LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (at1000 YDS): 52.5 ft (16 m) OPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION: 1.38 in (35.05 mm) SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA: 11percent SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER: 35percent OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH: 13.5 in (342.9 mm) TELESCOPE WEIGHT: 11 lb (4.99 kg) TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT: 10 lb (4.54 kg) MOTOR DRIVE: Integrated D.C. Electronics COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Double line 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons SLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds TRACKING MODES: Alt-Az EQ North & EQ South SOFTWARE FEATURES: Camera Control ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: SkyAlign Auto 2-Star Align 1-Star Align 2-Star Align SolarSystem Align DATABASE: 38181 accessible objects SOFTWARE PRECISION: 24bit 0.08 arcsec calculations COMMUNICATION PORTS: RS-232 communication port on hand control Aux port Camera Control port: TRACKING RATES: Sidereal Solar and Lunar Features of Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope 11049: Computerized hand control with a nearly 40000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects for a fast and easy alignment process StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects Flash upgradeable hand control; update your telescope's operating software via the internet All NexStar SE models are GPS compatible and come standard with an auxiliary port for use with additional accessories Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use Includes NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computer "THE SKY" Planetarium software - with a 10000 object database printable sky maps and enhanced images Rigid adjustable tripod for portability and convenience Package Contents: Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope 11049 finderscope Ultra sturdy steel tripod CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software Camera Shutter Cable 25 mm Eyepiece
