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FEATURES      General 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 straight through (with optional diagonal) or at 90 degrees 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 Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps Computerized 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 star; solar systems; 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 NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory

DESCRIPTION      Featuring high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 4SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. 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 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. 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 nearly 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control. Plug the optional CN-16 GPS Accessory into NexStar’s auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 4 SE isn’t one of them. 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. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look. 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. Software package valued at over $100 included free with your NexStar SE!

SPECIFICATIONS       OPTICAL DESIGN Maksutov-Cassegrain APERTURE 102 mm (4.02 in) FOCAL LENGTH 1325 mm (52.17 in) FOCAL RATIO 12.99 FINDERSCOPE StarPointer DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY Quick Release Tube Clamp MOUNT Single Fork Arm Altazimuth OPTICAL TUBE Aluminum EYEPIECE 1 25 mm (0.98 in) MAGNIFICATION 1 53 x STAR DIAGONAL Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90 viewing angle OTHER EQUIPMENT Camera Shutter Cable TRIPOD Steel w/ built-in wedge CD ROM NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1 POWER SUPPLY 8-AA batteries (not included) HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 240 x LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 14 x LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE 12.5 RESOLUTION 1.36 arc seconds RESOLVING POWER 1.14 arc seconds LIGHT GATHERING POWER 212 x ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW 1 ° LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) 52.5 ft (16 m) OPTICAL COATINGS StarBright XLT SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION 1.38 in (35.05 mm) SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA 11 % SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER 35 % OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH 13.5 in (342.9 mm) TELESCOPE WEIGHT 11 lb (4.99 kg) TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT 10 lb (4.54 kg) MOTOR DRIVE Integrated D.C. Electronics COMPUTER HAND CONTROL Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons SLEW SPEEDS Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x TRACKING MODES Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South SOFTWARE FEATURES Camera Control ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align DATABASE 38,181 accessible objects SOFTWARE PRECISION 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations COMMUNICATION PORTS RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port TRACKING RATES Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

DOWNLOADS       MANUALS: NexStar 4 SE Manual     (PDF) 2.89 Mb 6.64 min. NexStar Communication Protocol v 1.2     (PDF) 0.08 Mb 0.18 min. SOFTWARE: Motor Control Firmware Updates v.2.1.21     (ZIP)     3.37 Mb 7.76 min. Motor control firmware updates can be downloaded and installed using our new MCupdate application. For assistance with performing a firmware update, simply download and install MCupdate and click on the Help button. Note: If you are not experiencing problems, then there is no need to perform an upgrade. Many of the fixes address issues that only occur under very specific conditions and may not appear during regular use of the telescope. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows® 98SE and newer. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Motor Control updates require a PC based computer with either a DB9 serial port or a USB port with a USB to DB9 serial adapter running Microsoft Windows 98SE or newer. Using a programming cable • A Programming Cable (part #93922) must be made or purchased to connect between the mount and computer. Mounts which do not have a PC Port can either use an Auxilliary Port Accessory Kit (part #93965) or can be upgraded via the Hand Control serial cable.   Using a Hand Control Serial Cable • A RS-232 hand control serial cable (part #93920) must be made or purchased to connect between the hand control and computer. The cable connects to the 4-pin mini-modular connector plug in the bottom of the hand control unit. For more information on connecting to a telescope to perform an upgrade, please install and run MCupdate and click on the Help button. NexRemote v. 1.6.15 - VISTA (30 day trial)     (ZIP) 15.83 Mb 36.41 min. FILES: NexStar SE w / DSLR Camera Control (pic 1)     (GIF)     0.08 Mb 0.19 min. Your NexStar mount includes a Camera control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of exposures using your digital SLR (DSLR) camera body. The camera feature comes with an easy to use Camera Wizard that allows you to save a list of as many as nine targets. Then with a DSLR attached or piggyback mounted to your telescope, NexStar will automatically slew to the specified targets and take an exposure of each one. For more information please see page 20 of your NexStar SE Series Manual NexStar SE w / DSLR Camera Control (pic 2)     (GIF)     0.09 Mb 0.2 min.