Celestron Nexstar 5se SCT Optical Tube Only with Soft Case (Pre-Owned)
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Celestron Nexstar SE 5 Inch SCT Optical Tube Only with Soft Case (Pre-Owned)
A compact, 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) known for its distinctive orange aluminum body. It is highly portable, weighing just 6 pounds (2.7 kg) and measuring 13 inches (330 mm) in length. Its 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
Includes:
- Deluxe RDF
- 1.25 Visual Back
- 1.25 Star Diagonal
- 25mm Plossl
- Bob's Knobs (Installed)
- Soft Case
Condition:
- Pre-owned, in great condition!
- Optics are clear, no fungus or haze
- Little to no cosmetic wear
- Orange coating on exterior of tube is in very good shape
- Eyepiece is in mint condition (no scratches)
- Accessories work as intended
Specs:
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
|---|---|
| Aperture: | 125mm (4.92") |
| Focal Length: | 1250mm (49") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Plossl: | 25mm (.98") |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 295x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.11 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 0.93 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 51mm (2.0") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 40% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 16.6% |
| Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: | 330mm (13") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 152mm (6") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |