Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope Observation Kit

Fotohaus Klinger has put together the Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope Observation Kit to give you everything you'll need to get out and sky watch. It includes a 5" NexStar 5SE Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) with a stainless steel adjustable-height tripod, the SkyPortal WiFi module that directly connects to your smartphone running the free SkyPortal app, a Power Tank power pack, an AC-to-DC power adapter, and an accessory and filter kit that gives you an array of essential gear to accentuate and elevate your viewing experience. No matter where you are, or what you want to observe, this kit has you covered.

Celestron's NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope is a powerful, versatile, and user-friendly Schmidt-Cassegrain-style scope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to bright deep-sky objects like stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Using Celestron's proprietary StarBright XLT multicoating system, light transmission is increased throughout the entire optical path with antireflection multicoated lenses, highly reflective multicoated mirrors, and crown optical glass elements. While the focal ratio is a relatively slow f/10, the mount's precision tracking system and integrated equatorial wedge allow it to be a competent astrophotography imaging platform for the Moon and planets.

Driving the dual servo motors on the mount is the brain of the NexStar 5SE: the iconic NexStar+ computer hand controller. Packed with 40,000+ celestial objects, it can hold up to 100 additional user-defined destinations and is updatable via the Celestron website. It has multiple alignment procedures to get you observing fast—including the super-easy SkyAlign system. Capable of being used in the Northern or Southern Hemispheres, the NexStar has sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking speeds to accurately follow near- and deep-sky objects, plus nine slew speeds and the ability to automatically trigger a camera's shutter release for Fastar or piggyback wide-field photography or conventional prime-focus astrophotography.

Mount: * Single-fork alt-az * Dual-axis servo motors allow for precise tracking with virtually no vibration * Motor resolution: 0.26 arcsec * Optical encoders track mount movement to improve tracking and GoTo accuracy while allowing the mount to maintain alignment when moved manually * Communication ports: Autoguider port, Aux port, hand controller * Runs on eight user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12 VDC power supply

Tripod: * Stainless steel legs * Adjustable height accommodates a variety of observation positions or users * Built-in equatorial wedge enables more precise tracking accuracy during long-exposure astrophotography * Tray holds accessories such as eyepieces and filters and adds stability and vibration reduction * Weight: 10 pounds

Eyepiece: * 1.25"-diameter barrel * 25mm focal length produces 50x magnification * Antireflection multicoated glass improves color rendition and contrast * Threaded barrel accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters * Fold-down rubber eyecup for use with or without eyeglasses * 52.5' field of view at 1000 yards

Diagonal: * 1.25" input and output accepts most 1.25" astronomical eyepieces and accessories * 90° angle puts head in a comfortable position when observing at or near the zenith * Corrects view horizontally, but not vertically

Power your motorized/computer-controlled telescope with Celestron's PowerTank 7 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply. This versatile accessory features two 12VDC car/vehicle plugs to power the telescope and peripherals, plus two USB ports to charge small electronics such as phones or GPS sets. To help get you to your observation spot, it is equipped with a powerful spotlight, and when you're setting up, switch to the smaller flashlight. When it's time for observation, put the red lens cap on the flashlight to light your way without effecting your night-adjusted vision. A built-in circuit breaker protects all your equipment and devices from damage.