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Orange tube Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on fork arm mount with tripod and WiFi module

Celestron

Celestron NexStar 5 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with SkyPortal WiFi Module

SKU CH-8JGM-1N5G3

A 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coatings, a GoTo mount locating 38,000 objects, SkyPortal WiFi control, and a portable 17.6-pound design

  • 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings delivers bright, clear celestial views
  • GoTo mount locates over 38,000 objects via NexStar+ hand control
  • SkyPortal WiFi Module enables wireless telescope operation from smart devices
  • Weighs only 17.6 pounds for easy transport to dark-sky sites
  • Includes 25mm eyepiece, StarPointer finderscope, diagonal, tray, tripod and software

5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 5 SE combines a 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with a single fork arm GoTo mount. StarBright XLT coatings enhance light transmission for bright, clear views of solar system and deep-sky objects. The system includes a 25 mm eyepiece, Star Pointer finderscope, star diagonal, accessory tray, tripod, SkyPortal WiFi module, CPWI software, and Starry Night SE download. Total weight is 17.6 pounds for portable operation.

Suits visual observers wanting automated object

This telescope serves beginners and intermediate users who want a computerized GoTo system with a database of over 38,000 celestial objects. The NexStar+ hand control provides intuitive navigation. Buyers who need a larger aperture for fainter deep-sky detail should consider other instruments. Astrophotographers requiring long-exposure guiding capability or a heavier equatorial mount should also look elsewhere.

5-inch aperture with StarBright XLT coatings

The five-inch primary mirror delivers the light-gathering ability needed to resolve Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, and lunar surface features. Under dark skies it reveals hundreds of pinpoint stars in clusters and nebulae. This aperture specification defines the limiting magnitude and resolution available for both planetary and deep-sky observation.

Highlights

  • 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings delivers bright, clear celestial views
  • GoTo mount locates over 38,000 objects via NexStar+ hand control
  • SkyPortal WiFi Module enables wireless telescope operation from smart devices
  • Weighs only 17.6 pounds for easy transport to dark-sky sites
  • Includes 25mm eyepiece, StarPointer finderscope, diagonal, tray, tripod and software

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the NexStar+ hand control database of 38000 objects let me do?

It lets the computerized mount automatically locate and track over 38000 celestial objects with GoTo technology.

What are the physical dimensions and weight I need to plan for transport and setup?

The total weight is 17.6 pounds with a compact, lightweight design for easy transport and setup.

How do I install the SkyPortal WiFi Module for wireless control, and what step is often missed?

Plug the SkyPortal WiFi Module into the mount's auxiliary port, then connect your device to its WiFi network to use the SkyPortal app.

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