Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo
For automated planetary observation, the Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo combines a 127mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with 1250mm focal length and a NexStar SE mount with integrated wedge.
- 127mm aperture provides 0.91-arcsecond resolution
- 1250mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- NexStar SE mount supports computerized movement
- Integrated wedge supports equatorial alignment
- 25mm eyepiece provides listed 50x magnification
- SkyAlign controller and tripod included
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Description
Computerized solar-system observation is the central configuration of the Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo, a 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 1250 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its NexStar SE computerized alt-azimuth single-fork mount includes a built-in equatorial wedge, NexStar+ controller, SkyAlign alignment, StarBright XLT coatings, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, steel tripod, and accessory tray.
The official NexStar 5SE configuration provides sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking modes with a 10-pound instrument capacity and compatibility with accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign, SkySync, and imaging cameras. Its aluminum Schmidt-Cassegrain tube supports lunar and planetary observation, while the built-in wedge provides an equatorial tracking option for suitable longer-exposure applications with compatible accessories.
Key Features of Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines a 127 mm aperture with a 1250 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, NexStar SE motorized control, SkyAlign setup, built-in equatorial wedge, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, steel tripod, and accessory tray.
- 127 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 1250 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Computerized NexStar SE alt-azimuth single-fork mount
- Built-in manual equatorial wedge
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- NexStar+ computerized hand controller
- SkyAlign alignment technology
- 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, finder, and steel tripod
Computerized Lunar and Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated tracking of the Moon, planets, bright deep-sky objects, and other suitable targets, with the NexStar SE mount providing motorized positioning while the 1250 mm focal length and Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design support long-focus visual observation and the built-in wedge provides the listed equatorial tracking option.
Why Choose Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants a 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized NexStar control, SkyAlign setup, a built-in wedge, long focal length, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, finder, and tripod for guided lunar, planetary, and supported imaging observation.
- StarBright XLT optics with a compact 5-inch optical tube
- NexStar computerized mount with SkyAlign and built-in wedge
- 25 mm eyepiece, diagonal, finder, tripod, and accessory tray included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The official Celestron product information lists a 2-year warranty for this telescope, and buyers should review the current US warranty terms, hand-controller coverage, electronics support, registration requirements, optical coverage, wedge-related conditions, and authorized service process before purchasing this NexStar 5SE system.
Celestron SC 127/1250 NexStar 5 SE GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron NexStar 5SE (11036) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1250 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 50.8 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 40% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 16% |
| Resolving Power | 0.91 Arcseconds (Dawes), 1.10 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 13.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 152 mm x 330 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 2.72 kg (6.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | NexStar SE Computerized Alt-Azimuth Single-Fork Arm Mount with Integrated Manual Equatorial Tilt Wedge |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (50x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), NexStar+ Hand Controller with SkyAlign 40000-Object Database, Steel Tripod with Built-In Wedge, Accessory Tray, Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC via 8x AA batteries or optional external AC-DC adapter |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Automated motorized planet tracking and solar system imaging, integrating a high-transmission f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain tube with an electronic alt-azimuth arm that shifts into an equatorial alignment configuration using a built-in wedge deck. |
























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