Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system the Celestron Nexstar 5SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. The NexStar SE is compatible with high-tech accessories such as providing GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign. From your first observing session and for years to come the NexStar 5SE is your trusted companion. The Celestron Telescope Eypiece/Filter Accessory Kit gives you every addition you need to view the most amazing sky objects in vivid clarity. The Celestron Nexstar 5SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope and Eyepiece Accessory Bundle gives you everything you need to conquer the night sky. View the Universe With a full 5 inches of aperture the 5SE reveals details in even the faintest celestial objects. The 5SE Telescope provides a focal length of 1250mm and a focal ratio of f/10 to give you incredibly long reach. With this much light-gathering ability you’ll clearly observe Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings the cloud bands on Jupiter and the Great Red Spot. Beyond the solar system your 5SE will show you hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy and more. NexStar Computer System This is a computerized telescope equipped with the on-board NexStar computer system. That system includes a library preloaded with 40 000 objects. A corresponding GPS system that quickly and accurately finds any of those objects after just a few button presses. The computer system is preprogrammed with SkyTours so that you don t have to manually readjust the telescope for every celestial object you look at. View your celestial objects with NexStar+ hand control. Motorized Tripod Mount The aluminum tripod mount of the 5SE Telescope offers automated movement working with the scope to align with any object in the onboard computer system. The tripod has a camera control feature so that you can remotely take a series of timed exposures with your DSLR camera. The tripod also features a built-in wedge for help with short-exposure astrophotography. High Quality Construction The 5SE is made with a sturdy build and high quality components for pointing and tracking accuracy. This telescope combines an orange tube and advanced optics. Celestron s patented single fork arm mount is portable and makes for faster setup. The NexStar 5SE breaks down into lightweight and compact pieces for easy transport.