Brand and Model: | Celestron Nexstar 5i |
Price ($USD): | $899.00 |
Type: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Attributes: |
Go-To PEC |
Aperture: | 127mm (5") |
f Ratio: | f/10 |
Focal Length: | 1250mm |
Finder: | Star Pointer |
Electric Power: | 8AA |
Mount: | Alt/Az Fork Arm |
Tripod: | optional |
Weight (lbs): | 17.6 lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | |
Description: | Celestron’s affordable NexStar 5i and NexStar 8i are exciting new additions to our renowned NexStar family. NexStar 5i and NexStar 8i take the best of our coveted NexStar 5 and 8 to the next level of performance and operating features. Equipped with the standard electronic hand control, you can manually slew your NexStar across the sky in seconds or track a star equatorially as the Earth rotates beneath you. The electronic hand controls allows you to move the telescope at six different rates and has a "double button" feature that lets you instantly increase the slew speed without having to change rates. When used with the optional computerized hand control (see below) these models include all of Celestron’s newest hardware and software enhancements in an affordable and expandable system. Most important, these two new NexStars will fully align themselves when used with the CN16 GPS accessory. Put the power of our newest software features and expanded object database to work for you with Celestron's most versatile telescope.
Celestron's Nexstar 5i Page |