Celestron 11049 Nexstar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Entry Level Computerized 4" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

The 4 SE 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.



With a total weight of 21 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 4 SE features a precision optical system with 1,325 mm focal length (f/13) and is the first Maksutov system to ever feature our premium StarBright XLT coatings. The NexStar 4 SE 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 over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control. In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new 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.

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.

General Features

• 4" 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 at 90 degrees or imaging straight through (with optional adapter).
• 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 4 SE to be used for astrophotography
• “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Computerized Mount 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 stars; solar system 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 goto features

Specs:

Click on the telescope above and use your mouse to rotate the panoramic image.