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title: "Celestron NexStar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope"
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# 40,000+ object GoTo database 4-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain optics SkyAlign fast 3-star alignment Celestron NexStar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** € 1711.11
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** Celestron NexStar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** € 1711.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Setup:** SkyAlign technology lets you align your telescope in minutes by centering any three bright stars or planets, even if unknown.
- • **Astrophotography Ready:** Built-in wedge enables polar alignment for long-exposure imaging, perfect for capturing stunning night sky photos.
- • **Iconic Precision Optics:** Experience razor-sharp lunar and planetary views with premium 4" Maksutov-Cassegrain design and StarBright XLT coatings.
- • **Effortless Sky Navigation:** Automated GoTo mount with NexStar+ hand control locates and tracks over 40,000 celestial objects—no star charts needed.
- • **Expandable & Future-Proof:** Compatible with Celestron’s latest accessories like StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi to elevate your astronomy game.

## Overview

The Celestron NexStar 4SE is a compact, portable 4-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope featuring advanced StarBright XLT optics and a fully computerized GoTo mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Its revolutionary SkyAlign technology enables quick, intuitive setup by aligning on any three bright stars or planets. Designed for both visual observation and entry-level astrophotography, it includes a built-in wedge for polar alignment and supports remote camera control. Backed by a 2-year warranty and US-based support, the NexStar 4SE combines iconic design with cutting-edge technology to deliver an accessible yet powerful stargazing experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer Description Featuring high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 4SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 21 pounds including the tripod, the ultra portable 4SE features a precision optical system with 1,325mm focal length (f13) and is the first Maksutov system to ever feature our premium StarBright XLT coatings. The 4SE includes a camera control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera. Plus the flip mirror control, straight-through photographic port, and tripod featuring a built-in wedge help make short-exposure astrophotography a heavenly experience. The NexStar 4SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of nearly 40,000 celestial objects, and easy-to-use hand control. Plug the optional CN-16 GPS accessory into NexStar's auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 4SE isn't one of them. In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software, and much more. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look. Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. This software package, valued at over $100, is included free with your NexStar SE! General Features: 4-inch 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 4SE to be used for astrophotography Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps Computerized 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 go-to 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 Product Description The Celestron NexStar 4SE is a powerful, feature-rich telescope designed to launch beginners into their journey through the night sky. With its iconic orange tube and advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the 4SE offers impressive light-gathering ability in a compact, portable form—perfect for sharp views of the Moon and planets. The fully automated GoTo mount makes finding objects effortless. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to choose from a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, and the mount will automatically locate and track your target with precision. Getting started is easy with SkyAlign technology: simply center any three bright stars or planets in the eyepiece—even if you don’t know their names—and the system calculates your position and aligns the telescope in minutes. For those interested in astrophotography, the built-in wedge allows for polar alignment, enabling longer exposures and more accurate tracking of celestial objects. The NexStar 4SE is also compatible with a wide range of Celestron accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign for hands-free setup, SkyPortal WiFi for wireless control, and SkySync GPS for enhanced accuracy. With its combination of optical performance, smart technology, and upgrade potential, the NexStar 4SE is built to grow with you. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support.

Review: Great Telescope for the Money - THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE NEXSTAR 4SE: I don't normally write reviews for most products but since buying a telescope can be trickey I thought I should help others with this process. First of all if you buy this product you will need to buy a 12v power adapter since the only other option is using AA batteries. If you choose to use batteries you will run into several problems. First of all is the fact that the telescope will run through batteries quickly. I really don't even know why they made batteries an option. Second, batteries do not function well during the cold months. Lastly, batteries do not provide sufficient power for this product to function properly. Now that I have discussed power let me tell you about the scope. This telescope comes with a 25mm lens which is fine but you will want more lenses to enhance your experience. I started by getting a Barlow lens (celestron X-cel Barlow). This is a great Barlow for the money and only has slight dimming. My next purchase will be a X-cel 12mm lens. Back to the telescope. The telescope is very easy to set up and provides great views of Jupiter, the moon, Saturn and deep sky objects. It is easy to focus and lived up to all my expectations. I looked at the nexstar 5 but by the time you buy the accessories you need you will be in the $1000 range. I have never viewed through the Nexstar 5 but based on the reviews I would assume that there is not a significant difference unless you are willing to shell out the $$ for something like the nexstar 6 or 8. The tripod that comes with this telescope is heavy duty and stable. The go to features of this telescope are what makes viewing a pleasure and so easy. You will want to make sure and read the Manuel and watch videos on YouTube to learn how the controller works. Once you have learned how to operate the controller you are well on your way to viewing the night sky. For me this telescope has been life changing because I have always wanted a telescope and just never committed to spending the money. I can tell you that it is money well spent because I have spent a lot of quality time viewing with my son and my friends. You can easily transport this scope wherever you go (outdoors) to make any occasion more interesting. I often find that many people have not viewed the planets through a quality scope and they really appreciate the opportunity it provides. So there it is. I highly reccomend this product. I am including some photos of the moon I took through the lens with my iPhone. I am giving 5 stars because of the quality of the telescope. I can overlook the battery issues due to the bottom line fact that I was impressed with the views of the night sky.
Review: Great telescope for field use - This telescope is perfect for field use. Small enough as a grab and go telescope. Easy to set up in the field since it's not very heavy. Optics are good. This telescope allows great views of the moon and planets as well as bright deep sky objects.

## Features

- ADVANCED TECH MEETS ICONIC DESIGN: The NexStar 4SE pairs Celestron’s legendary orange tube with a fully computerized GoTo system—ideal for those ready to step up from manual scopes and explore more of the night sky with precision and ease.
- 4-INCH MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS: The 4" aperture, combined with high-contrast, long focal length optics, delivers sharp views of the Moon and planets, while remaining compact and easy to transport.
- FULLY AUTOMATED GoTo MOUNT WITH NEXSTAR+ HAND CONTROL: Use the NexStar+ hand control to select from a 40,000+ object database. The computerized mount then automatically slews to your target and tracks it—no star charts or manual alignment needed.
- FAST & EASY ALIGNMENT WITH SKYALIGN TECHNOLOGY: SkyAlign gets you observing fast—just center any three bright stars or planets, even if you don’t know their names. The system then calculates your position and aligns the mount in minutes.
- BUILT-IN WEDGE FOR ASTROIMAGING: Capture long-exposure images of the night sky—perfect for entry-level astrophotography. The integrated wedge lets you polar align the mount, reducing field rotation for improved tracking during imaging.
- COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON ACCESSORIES: Easily upgrade your setup with all our latest accessories to enhance automation, wireless control, or location accuracy as your skills grow.
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000GUFOBO |
| Additional Features | SkyAlign technology, XLT multicoatings, Alt-Az and EQ mount, Computerized hand control |
| Age Range Description | Adults |
| Best Sellers Rank | #413 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #5 in Catadioptric Telescopes |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Built-In Media | 25mm eyepiece, Accessory Tray, Built-In Wedge, NexStar+ Hand Control, Optical tube, Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod, Star Pointer Finderscope |
| Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 768 Reviews |
| Dawes Limit | 1.14 arc_sec |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 0.5 millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | 25mm eyepiece |
| Field Of View | 0.11 degrees |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (includes 51632 with CR2032 battery) |
| Focal Length Description | 1325 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234110495 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32"D x 34"W x 52"H |
| Item Weight | 10.4 kg |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11049-CGL |
| Model Name | NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope |
| Model Number | 11049 |
| Mount | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 10.2 centimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 34.3 centimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 34.3 centimeters |
| Power Source | 8-AA batteries, 12v AC adapter, or any of Celestron’s PowerTank external power sources – none of which are included. |
| Telescope Mount Description | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| UPC | 050234110495 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY |
| Zoom Ratio | 16.07 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm eyepiece
- **Finderscope:** StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (includes 51632 with CR2032 battery)
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 10.2 centimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 34.3 centimeters
- **Product Dimensions:** 32"D x 34"W x 52"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm

## Images

![Celestron NexStar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cRmgVTO8L.jpg)
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![Celestron NexStar 4SE Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-cWa7B39L.jpg)
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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Telescope for the Money
*by B***G on February 20, 2016*

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE NEXSTAR 4SE: I don't normally write reviews for most products but since buying a telescope can be trickey I thought I should help others with this process. First of all if you buy this product you will need to buy a 12v power adapter since the only other option is using AA batteries. If you choose to use batteries you will run into several problems. First of all is the fact that the telescope will run through batteries quickly. I really don't even know why they made batteries an option. Second, batteries do not function well during the cold months. Lastly, batteries do not provide sufficient power for this product to function properly. Now that I have discussed power let me tell you about the scope. This telescope comes with a 25mm lens which is fine but you will want more lenses to enhance your experience. I started by getting a Barlow lens (celestron X-cel Barlow). This is a great Barlow for the money and only has slight dimming. My next purchase will be a X-cel 12mm lens. Back to the telescope. The telescope is very easy to set up and provides great views of Jupiter, the moon, Saturn and deep sky objects. It is easy to focus and lived up to all my expectations. I looked at the nexstar 5 but by the time you buy the accessories you need you will be in the $1000 range. I have never viewed through the Nexstar 5 but based on the reviews I would assume that there is not a significant difference unless you are willing to shell out the $$ for something like the nexstar 6 or 8. The tripod that comes with this telescope is heavy duty and stable. The go to features of this telescope are what makes viewing a pleasure and so easy. You will want to make sure and read the Manuel and watch videos on YouTube to learn how the controller works. Once you have learned how to operate the controller you are well on your way to viewing the night sky. For me this telescope has been life changing because I have always wanted a telescope and just never committed to spending the money. I can tell you that it is money well spent because I have spent a lot of quality time viewing with my son and my friends. You can easily transport this scope wherever you go (outdoors) to make any occasion more interesting. I often find that many people have not viewed the planets through a quality scope and they really appreciate the opportunity it provides. So there it is. I highly reccomend this product. I am including some photos of the moon I took through the lens with my iPhone. I am giving 5 stars because of the quality of the telescope. I can overlook the battery issues due to the bottom line fact that I was impressed with the views of the night sky.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great telescope for field use
*by F***I on October 23, 2025*

This telescope is perfect for field use. Small enough as a grab and go telescope. Easy to set up in the field since it's not very heavy. Optics are good. This telescope allows great views of the moon and planets as well as bright deep sky objects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expect to spend more money
*by D***L on May 2, 2013*

First, let me say that this telescope is great. It has a lot of really cool features. Once it is aligned (more on that later) you can zip to any spot in the sky to look at a lot of cool stuff. As far as I can tell, as a novice, the optics are great. All that being said, I want to give a little warning: expect to spend more money, a lot more money. I haven't marked it down for this, but I want to make it clear for anyone considering it. An experienced user may think this is silly to mention, but, as a total novice, I had no idea what I was getting myself in to. I got this for my dad. He always wanted a telescope. When I saw that I could get this fairly nice one for only $450, I thought it looked like a great deal. I ordered it and it arrived very quickly. When I went to set it up, it was like I hit a wall. When you first start the telescope, it needs to be aligned. There are several available methods for aligning it. The most accurate, I believe, is the three-star align. It seemed easy enough... You find a star and center in the finderscope using a little red LED pointer. Once it is centered in the finderscope, then you center it in the eyepiece and move on to the next star. Easy, right? Here is the first problem: the included finderscope is junk. You have to crouch down to use it and the position of the star changes depending on your angle. I would think the star was centered, then I would move to the telescope eyepiece and all the stars just looked alike. I tried aligning the finderscope using instructions I found on the internet, but it was no good. There was only really one viable solution, a better finderscope. after looking at reviews, I ordered the Orion 9x50 Illuminated Right-Angle CI Finder Scope ($130). After the new finderscope arrived, it quickly became clear that I needed a special bracket so that it would fit the telescope. So, of course, more money spent ($15). The new finderscope made it easier to find the stars and was a lot easier to align, but it didn't eliminate all of the alignment problems. The next issue was getting the star (or planet) aligned in the eyepiece. The only eyepiece included with this scope is the 25mm E-Lux plossl eyepiece. For me, at least, it was impossible to get the object right in the center. My alignments would either fail or when they didn't fail, the alignment would be a bit off. I figured it had to do with not being able to center it properly. To solve this issue, I ordered the Celestron Crossaim Reticle Eyepiece ($68). This is a 20mm eyepiece, I believe, with illuminated crosshairs to make it easier to get it in the center. The new finderscope and eyepiece helped a lot, but my alignments were still failing, a lot. Like probably 75% of the time. The other issue with alignment is the need for accurate time and location information. The handset didn't have any cities particularly close to me. To solve this problem, I ordered the Celestron SkySync GPS ($170). The SkySync definitely made setting the time and location a lot easier, though I am not sure it was worth the money. So, now I am able to get it to align a little easier, though it still fails a lot, which gets frustrating, but at least it is aligning. Getting it to align was only one issue. The other issue is that you don't really see much with the included 25 mm eyepiece. You can get a nice view of the moon, but that's about it. To really explore the sky, more eyepieces are needed. Yay, more money to spend! I ordered the Celestron Accessory Kit ($125). This is actually a pretty good deal. it includes five eyepieces, a 2x barlow magnifier thing and several filters for looking at different planets. I've been able to get some really cool views of Saturn and Jupiter, so far. Everything is almost done. I can align it. I can look at some planets. It's working pretty good. Just one more problem. As I mentioned, I bought this for my dad. He's 75 and can't stand for long periods, which means he can't actually look through the eyepieces. So, another purchase had to be made in order to get the image from the telescope onto the computer for him. I bought a Celestron NexImage 5 MP 5 Solar System Imager with Micron Digital Clarity Technology, Black (93711) ($200). The camera works relatively well to get the image on the screen. It's not great, definitely not as good as looking with the naked eye, but my dad is happy with it, when I can actually get something aligned and in focus. So far, we have gotten some great pictures of the moon and Saturn. So, the telescope was $450. All the stuff I had to buy to actually make it usable was over $700. So, my $450 bargain turned into an $1100 headache. It all works now, but I don't think I would have bought it in the first place if I had realized how much more money I would end up spending.

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