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Q: QuestionDoes this Celestron telescope come with a tripod?

• A:Answer Yes, this telescope includes a tripod.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of magnification can I expect with this telescope?

• A:Answer This telescope offers 53x magnification with the included 25mm eyepiece.

Q: QuestionWhat is the focal length of this telescope?

• A:Answer This telescope has a focal length of 1325mm.

Q: QuestionWhat type of optical design does this Celestron telescope use?

• A:Answer This telescope uses a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design with StarBright XLT coatings for optimal light transmission.

Q: QuestionI had a telescope over 20 years ago. It was listed at 100 Power - images 100 times larger. I noticed that the power specification is not listed on this or other telescopes. What is the power of this telescope?

Asked 2 years ago by TommyJC.

• A:Answer The NexStar 4SE's highest useful magnification under ideal seeing conditions is 241x. The rule of thumb is you multiply the aperture 4.02" x 60 = 241x. The supplied 25mm eyepiece will provide 53x (1325mm focal focal length divided by 25mm eyepiece focal length).

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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Q: Questiondoes it a PC INTERFACE

Asked 6 years ago by JIM.

• A:Answer No, but you can attach Celestron's SkyPortal WiFi Module to the NexStar 4SE's AUX port to align and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet while using the free SkyPortal App. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron

  Answered 6 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionCan you view images through your phone and take pictures of objects. Also is there an option to attach/mount a camera?

Asked 5 years ago by UFOGuy.

• A:Answer Yes. Celestron makes an adapter, the NexYZ, specifically for using cell phone cameras. There are other brands out there as will, so look around to fin what you like.

  Answered 5 years ago by Steveo

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Q: Questionis this Celetron 4se scope a reflector

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Good afternoon, The NexStar 4se is a telescope model known as a Maksutov. Although it gathers light with a reflecting mirror in the back of the telescope, it is not a "true" reflector like a Newtonian telescope. The glass in the front of the telescope is a lens called the corrector plate that works in conjunction with the main mirror to form the image, which is reflected from the main mirror to the eyepiece in the rear of the telescope by the silvered spot in the middle of the corrector plate. This combination of corrector, main mirror, and reflective "secondary mirror" allow the NexStar 4se to have a very long focal length while being small and very portable. This allows high-power views of the zMoon and planets with a small telescope. Good luck!

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionDoes this find the objects for you

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the NexStar 4SE can go-to and track objects. The tripod needs to be level, and the time, date, and location must be entered into the hand control. When conducting the telescope alignment, make sure your alignment objects are spread apart in various sections of the sky. It is important to center the alignment object in the eyepiece field of view.

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionI need some clarification on interfacing with a Windows PC. What software do I need on my Windows computer so I can sit in the comfort of my living room and operation the telescope outside on my deck? Thank you...

Asked 2 years ago by GaryL.

• A:Answer I would look in to the wifi adapter for the telescope if you want to connect to the computer, it was the easiest way of doing it for me.

  Answered 2 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this telescope be connected to a small tv or laptop just to be able to see a larger picture with out having to look through the eye piece. For instance, when you have a group of people who want to see the image together.

Asked 2 years ago by jeff.

• A:Answer There are planetary imaging cameras available such as Celestron's NexImage, which are connected to a laptop that shows live views of the moon or brighter planets. NexImage comes with software that allows image capture and stacks the best frames to produce detailed planetary images.

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionHi Can you hook up a dslr camera to the scope to take pictures? Thanks

Asked 3 years ago by Lggiant.

• A:Answer Yes but by using adaptor

  Answered 3 years ago by SouvikVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe reviews seem to mention that this telescope goes trough batteries quickly, they mention a Ac power adapter that's not provided. I'm just wanting to know where to get one so I can order everything at the same time. Much thanks.

Asked 3 years ago by Drew.

• A:Answer The AC Adapter - 2 Amp is available from Celestron: https://www.celestron.com/products/ac-adapter-2-amp

  Answered 3 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionDo u have this telescope at the Sarasota store so that I can pick it up?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Our dealers are independent establishments, not company stores. To check on product availability at a particular location, you must contact that dealer directly.

  Answered 1 year ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionDoes this telescope need to be plugged into electricity to work? How is it powered?

Asked 2 years ago by Curious.

• A:Answer You can purchase a separate power bank but out of the box you will need 8 AA batteries.

  Answered 2 years ago by NateVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf I decided to upgrade to a larger tube assembly to an 8 "or 10" Maksutov or Schmidt Cassegrain, would that work with this mount? Or would I need to also purchase a larger mount?

Asked 2 years ago by Inertia.

• A:Answer The Nexstar 4/5se mount is smaller than the mount used on the Nexstar 6/8se and if a larger telescope is used in the 4/5se mount it will be both too heavy for the mount and the telescope body will strike the mount base when it is aimed at zenith. The larger telescopes will need their dedicated mounts in order to function properly.

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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Q: QuestionWhat accessories can you buy with this

Asked 2 years ago by Ed.

Q: QuestionWHERE CAN I FIND INSTRUCTIONS

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer you can find instructions on Celestrons website

  Answered 2 years ago by JonPat1969Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a tripod and if so what are the measurements?

Asked 2 years ago by RayS.

• A:Answer A tripod is supplied inside the NexStar 4SE box. The tripod height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 939.8mm - 2397mm (37" - 55"). Its leg diameter is 38.1mm (1.5") and is made of stainless steel.

  Answered 2 years ago by Telescope

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