NexStar 4 SE General Features

• Eyepiece included 25mm (53x)
• Weight 21 lbs
• Focal length 1325mm f13
• 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

NexStar 4 SE 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 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