Product Description





The Celestron NexStar 4SE is a powerful, feature-rich telescope designed to launch beginners into their journey through the night sky. With its iconic orange tube and advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the 4SE offers impressive light-gathering ability in a compact, portable form?perfect for sharp views of the Moon and planets. The fully automated GoTo mount makes finding objects effortless. Use the included NexStar hand control to choose from a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, and the mount will automatically locate and track your target with precision. Getting started is easy with SkyAlign technology: simply center any three bright stars or planets in the eyepiece?even if you don’t know their names?and the system calculates your position and aligns the telescope in minutes. For those interested in astrophotography, the built-in wedge allows for polar alignment, enabling longer exposures and more accurate tracking of celestial objects. The NexStar 4SE is also compatible with a wide range of Celestron accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign for hands-free setup, SkyPortal WiFi for wireless control, and SkySync GPS for enhanced accuracy. With its combination of optical performance, smart technology, and upgrade potential, the NexStar 4SE is built to grow with you. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support.





From the Manufacturer





Manufacturer Description


Featuring high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 4SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 21 pounds including the tripod, the ultra portable 4SE features a precision optical system with 1,325mm focal length (f13) and is the first Maksutov system to ever feature our premium StarBright XLT coatings.





The 4SE includes a camera control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera. Plus the flip mirror control, straight-through photographic port, and tripod featuring a built-in wedge help make short-exposure astrophotography a heavenly experience.





The NexStar 4SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of nearly 40,000 celestial objects, and easy-to-use hand control.





Plug the optional CN-16 GPS accessory into NexStar's auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 4SE isn't one of them.





In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NexStar 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, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software, and much more.





Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look. Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. This software package, valued at over $100, is included free with your NexStar SE!


General Features:





4-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope


SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features


StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard


StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects


Internal flip mirror for convenient viewing straight through (with optional diagonal) or at 90 degrees


Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for no-tool setup


Sturdy computerized altazimuth mount


Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use


Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge which allows 4SE to be used for astrophotography


Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps





Computerized Features:


Proven NexStar computer control technology


Nearly 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects


SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process


Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet


Includes a camera control feature and shutter release cable that allows you to remotely take a series of exposures using your digital SLR camera


Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms


DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes


Double line, 16-character liquid crystal display hand control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of go-to features


NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer


GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS accessory