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Check out the Universe.
It is HUGE and full of mysteries. See with your own eyes the
wonders of the Sun, Moon, Planets, Galaxies, Star Clusters, Glowing Nebulas, &
Comets.
The NexStar™ Telescopes by Celestron® are the latest in
computer robotic control. Get ready to enjoy your stellar tour of the
magnificent heavens with your own “Go-To” scope.
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The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer
automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running
after locating two alignment stars. It’s the perfect combination of power
and portability. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using
the NexStar's built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the NexStar to find the
most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or if
you are an experienced amateur, you will appreciate the comprehensive database
of over 4,000, 18,000 or 40,000 objects (depending on model), including
customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, bright double stars and
variable stars. No matter what level you are starting out at, the NexStar will
unfold for you and your friends all the wonders of the Universe.
The NexStar has altazimuth operation (no need to polar
align). Even if you can't find the location of two bright alignment stars,
NexStar will find them for you. Just enter the date, time and your location, and
the NexStar will align itself to the necessary stars.
To assist in the star alignment, the NexStar uses a
lightweight Star Pointer Finderscope. The Star Pointer is the quickest and
easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky.
It's like having a laser pointer that you can shine directly onto the night sky.
No need to worry about the inverted images you see through traditional finders.
Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in
the sky. It's that easy. It is even easier with the GPS models.
With a touch of a button on NexStar's ergonomically designed
hand control, you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view
fascinating information about an object, or simply know if a desired object is
visible in the sky.
The hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication
port allowing you to control the NexStar from a computer and use popular
astronomy software (like The Sky®) for point-and-click slewing
ability.
The NexStar’s deluxe features combine with Celestron’s
optical system to give amateur astronomers one of the most sophisticated and
easy to use telescopes available on the market today.
Warning: Never look at the sun without a proper solar filter.
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Binoculars
Everyone should have a pair of binoculars whether you have a
telescope or not. They are compact, easy to use on a moments notice, portable,
handy to keep in your car. Binoculars are sized by the magnification or power
and by the diameter of the front lens (objective lens). A 10x50 binocular has 10
power. This makes the image you view appear 10 times larger or 10 times closer.
The 50 stands for 50 millimeters (about 2”) diameter objective lens. Large
objective lenses gather more light making image brighter, clearer with more
detail and are preferred for night use. Optical coatings improve image sharpness
and contrast. Coatings vary from Coated, Fully Coated, Multicoated, to Fully
Multicoated on the better models. Most models are adaptable to mounting on a
tripod for a more steady view. Eye relief is how far back in millimeters you can
look and still see the full field of view. Eyeglass wearers need long eye
relief.
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NexStar Telescope Comparison
3”, 4”, 4.5”, 5”, 8”, 11” |
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N80, N114, N8, N11 include tripod. N4, N5 & N8 have 3 rubber feet for table top use.
N80, N114, N4 have 4,000+ object data base.
N5, N8 have 18,000+ object data base.
N11 has 40,000 object data base.
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N114 gathers 265 times the light of the human eye N4 is 189% brighter than 60 mm refractor.
N5 has 330 times light gathering power of the eye.
N8 has images over 2 times brighter than N5.
N11 is 89% brighter than 8”.
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All models are 12 volt and can use 8 AA batteries, any car, motorcycle,
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Telescope Type
Highest Practical Power
N80 Refractor
110
114 Newtonian Reflector 200
N4 Maksutov-Cassegrain
220
N5 Schmidt-Cassegrain
250
N8 Schmidt-Cassegrain
400
N11 Schmidt-Cassegrain
560
NexStar™ GPS
The culmination of years of engineering research and
development delivering the ultimate instrument in Go-To technology and astro
imaging. This large aperture telescope with carbon fiber tube is the first
instrument of it’s kind to boast an integrated Global Positioning System and
electronic compass, combined with the NexStar system, which makes this the most
advanced telescope on the market.
It’s so advanced that as you turn it on, the integrated GPS
and compass system automatically pinpoints your exact location and points to
your first alignment star. No need to enter the date, time, longitude and
latitude or even know the position of north. |
Also new is the advanced Tour Function "search engine" that
allows you to create your own customized Tours. This tour feature will search
the database for any object above the horizon based on the users search criteria
and generate a custom list of fascinating objects to view.
The NexStar GPS is the most advanced, easiest to use
telescope ever designed by Celestron. It's the ultimate large aperture, portable
telescope. Fastar compatible for wide field, fast imaging.
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NexStar™ 80GT
and aluminum tripod, 80mm (3.1”) diameter, short tube refractor, 400mm focal
length (f/5). Includes Star Pointer finderscope, 25mm SMA 1-1/4” eyepiece (16x),
10mm SMA 1-1/4” eyepiece (40x), 1-1/4” star diagonal, GoTo hand computer with
over 4000 objects, motorized tracking, (batteries or AC adapter required) and
The Sky Level 1 CD-ROM.
N80 25
lbs $658 value
$400
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102GT and tripod, 102mm,
(4”) diameter, short tube refractor, 500mm focal length (f4.9). Includes
Star Pointer finderscope, 25mm eyepiece 1-1/4” (20x), Hand computer with
over 4000 objects, (AA batteries or AC adapter required).
N102 $50 shipping
$500 |
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NexStar™ 114GT
and aluminum tripod, 114mm (4.5”) diameter, short tube Newtonian reflector,
1000mm focal length (f/9). Includes Star Pointer finderscope, 25mm SMA 1-1/4”
eyepiece (40x), 10mm SMA 1-1/4” eyepiece (100x), 1-1/4” star diagonal, GoTo hand
computer with over 4000 objects, motorized tracking, (batteries or AC adapter
required) and The Sky Level 1 CD-ROM.
N114
30 lbs $678 value $400
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NexStar™ 4 , 102mm (4”) diameter,
Maksutov-Cassigrain, 1325mm focal length (f/13). Includes Star Pointer
finderscope, 25mm SMA 1-1/4” eyepiece (53x), 10mm SMA 1-1/4” eyepiece (100x),
1-1/4” star diagonal, GoTo hand computer with over 4000 objects, motorized
tracking, (batteries or AC adapter required) and The Sky Level 1 CD-ROM.
N4 11041
27 lbs $599
Tripod for NexStar™ 4, with tilting base/wedge.
93497 17 lbs $298
value $149 |
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NexStar™ 5i 127mm (5”)
Schmidt-Cassegrain, 1250mm focal length (f/10), Starbright® coatings, Star
Pointer finderscope, 25mm Plössl 1-1/4” eyepiece (50x), 1-1/4” visual back, Optional
Computer driven GO TO with 40,000+ object memory, 12v DC power, tripod.
N5i 45 lbs
11034
$999
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NexStar™ 8i and tripod. 203mm (8”)
Schmidt-Cassegrain, 1250mm focal length (f/10), Starbright® coatings, Star
Pointer finderscope, 25mm Plössl 1-1/4” eyepiece (50x), 1-1/4” visual back,
Optional Computer driven GO TO with 40,000+ object memory, 12v DC power, Tripod. 11022 76 lbs
value
$1500
$1379
11022XLT with XLT coatings
$1529
Heavy Duty Tripod 93501
$325
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There’s Only One Direction To Look To See The Brightest New
GPS Stars
Celestron’s
affordable NexStar 5i and
NexStar 8i
are exciting new additions to our renowned
NexStar family of
telescopes. NexStar 5i and NexStar 8i take the coveted NexStar 5 and 8 to the
next level of performance and operating features. These new telescopes include
all of Celestron’s newest hardware and software enhancements in an affordable
and expandable system. Most important, these two new NexStar's will fully align
when used with the optional CN16 GPS accessory.
Put the power of our newest software features and expanded object database to
work for you with Celestron's most versatile telescope.
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NexStar 5i & NexStar 8i New Hardware Features |
Two Ports Conveniently Located On The Drive Base:
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AutoGuide Port — Easy connection of AutoGuider for
astrophotography. |
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Auxiliary Port — Used for smart accessories like our
optional CN16 GPS accessory. |
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Upgraded Optional Hand Control With New Software Features
Celestron’s upgraded hand control, with a myriad of
important new functions, is the next evolution of the most user-friendly,
intuitive hand control in the industry.
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GPS Align Compatible (with optional CN16 GPS accessory) —
Plug the optional CN16 GPS accessory into the auxiliary port and the
telescope automatically aligns with no data input necessary. |
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Auto North and Level Compatible (with optional CN16 GPS
accessory) — Automatically finds north and level with more precision than
can be done by hand, getting you closer to your alignment stars. |
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Hibernate — This power saving feature lets you power
down the telescope without losing your alignment (input time if CN16 GPS
accessory is not attached). Great for finding planets in the daytime or
observing night after night without having to re-align. |
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Database Filter Limits — User-defined so that only
objects visible above the horizon are displayed on the hand control. |
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Wedge Align Algorithm — Automatically aligns the
telescope to the celestial pole. Essential when you are performing polar
alignment on an Equatorial wedge. |
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Quick Align — An easy way to get an Alt/Az telescope
tracking without actually aligning on two stars. |
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40,000 Object Database — A newly enlarged and expanded
programmable user database. |
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User-Defined Slew Limits — Prevents the telescope from
slewing beyond the user-defined horizon. |
NEW NexStar Software. Now Our Beauties Come With More Brains
The beauty of Celestron’s NexStar GPS telescopes has always been
their unique appearance characterized by their patented design, engineering
innovations like patented AutoAlign, user-friendly intuitive software, and solid
aluminum construction. We’ve made them even more attractive by upgrading the
software with additional new features that are included with all Celestron
NexStar GPS telescopes including our new 5i and 8i.
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Compass Calibration — Allows you to point to true north
more accurately, by compensating for magnetic north offset and local
anomalies. |
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Polar Alignment Routine — Facilitates polar alignment
for CCD imaging or conventional 35mm astrophotography. |
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EQ AutoAlign — Now the patented Auto Align is available
even when the telescope is mounted on a wedge. |
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Database Filter Limits — Now available in Equatorial
mode as well as Alt/Az. |
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