What can you see with NexStar 5SE?
The NexStar 5SE lives up to the reputation of its predecessors, only with added bells and whistles in the form of a motorized GoTo mount that provides access to almost 40,000 moons, planets, stars, nebulae, clusters and galaxies in its database.
What is an astrophotography wedge?
This limits the potential exposure time when using the telescope for astrophotography. The Wedge tilts the telescope’s azimuth axis so that it tracks stars as they move in an arc around the celestial pole. This keeps objects centered without rotation, allowing you to take longer exposure astrophotos.
How do you set up a Celestron Wedge?
Once you have a wedge on your scope, there are 2 steps to aligning your scope.
- Steps: Rough Align.
- Rough Align. Attach the wedge to the tripod and secure the mount and optical tube to the wedge.
- EQ North Align. Align your mount using EQ North (or South) align and follow the onscreen instructions on the hand control.
Why use an astrophotography wedge?
How do you align your alt az mount with a wedge?
How do you Align your Alt-Az Mount with a Wedge?
- Steps: Rough Align. EQ North Align.
- Rough Align. Attach the wedge to the tripod and secure the mount and optical tube to the wedge.
- EQ North Align. Align your mount using EQ North (or South) align and follow the onscreen instructions on the hand control.
Is a computerized telescope worth it?
A computer telescope is also highly recommended if you observe under badly light polluted skies. Navigating on your own with a star map is tough when you can’t see a lot of stars. Lastly, a computer on a telescope can make an excellent teacher for a motivated beginner.
What is the focal length of the Celestron NexStar 5se?
1250mm
OVER 60 YEARS OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: | 125mm (4.92″) |
| Focal Length: | 1250mm (49″) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
What is an equatorial wedge used for?
When an equatorial wedge is inserted underneath the base of such a mount, it allows the altaz head to be tilted and aligned towards the North Celestial Pole, which effectively turns the azimuth axis into a polar axis and the altitude axis into a declination axis.
What is the Nexstar 5SE?
The NexStar 5SE is a portable compact telescope. Like many SCTs, it comes on a computerized alt-azimuth fork arm mount. This makes for a very lightweight setup for those who want user-friendliness and the convenience of traveling and setting up their telescope system under dark skies.
What accessories are compatible with the Nexstar se?
The 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.
Why choose the Celestron NexStar se?
That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles.
Which Nexstar telescope should I buy?
The 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. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures.