Is the Celestron NexStar SE Telescope for You?
September 28th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
The Bible says the heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands (Psalms 19:1). You don’t have to be religious for the night sky to grab your attention and wonder. Many of us settle for simply looking into the night sky, unaided by the superb technology available to us. That’s a shame. There are many great choices for the backyard astronomer, let’s consider what the high quality Celestron NexStar series has to offer.
Keeping in line with the Celestron’s tradition of quality and performance, the NexStar SE series combines state-of-the-art features with the classic orange tube technology, a computerized system for operations, upgradeable hand control, premium StarBright XLT coatings, the SkyAlign alignment technology and other features.
New to the night sky? No problem, just choose any object in the menu and the telescope automatically finds it for you. With the NexStar technology, the scopes have the amazing ability to find almost 40,000 objects. All you need to do is choose and view. That’s hot.
Not sure what to look at? Then let the NexStar SE show you the way! The NexStar’s “tour” feature offers a list of the best objects to view with regards to your exact location and time. It’s like a field trip through the sky, without that annoyingly perky tour guide, of course.
Forgot to read your Astronomy text? Yeah, so did I. The NexStar does more than show you the sky, it tells you about every object you pass by. Information on the object can be viewed from the LCD screen on the telescope. This feature makes it an ideal child telescope or beginner telescope.
Each NexStar SE includes the Level 1 Planetarium software of The Sky. This program allows you to explore the night sky on your computer and even print out customized star charts. Aside from The Sky, the NexStar SE also includes a NexRemote software that will allow you to control your telescope through your computer, upload images, publish them online, and send them to your friends.
Bottom line - the new NexStar SE is simple and easy to use. You can set it up in a matter of minutes with the user-friendly instruction manual. With the SkyAlign system, you don’t even have to know the stars before you can find them. Of course, after using it for a while, you’ll be an expert and you won’t even need the guides! New to the night sky? No problem, just choose any object in the menu and the telescope automatically finds it for you. With the NexStar technology, the scopes have the amazing ability to find almost 40,000 objects. All you need to do is choose and view. That’s hot.
Not sure what to look at? Then let the NexStar SE show you the way! The NexStar’s “tour” feature offers a list of the best objects to view with regards to your exact location and time. It’s like a field trip through the sky, without that annoyingly perky tour guide, of course.
Forgot to read your Astronomy text? Yeah, so did I. The NexStar does more than show you the sky, it tells you about every object you pass by. Information on the object can be viewed from the LCD screen on the telescope. This feature makes it ideal for children and beginners.
So, whether you’re a veteran looking for a telescope that’s portable and smart, or you’re just beginning your journey through the world of astronomy, the NexStar SE can definitely help you
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The Perfect Child Telescope for Christmas (and a Rebate Too!)
December 3rd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be fretting over what to buy your young astronomer. Well, we may have the answer! A beginner or child telescope can be the perfect Christmas gift. And not just any telescope, but a Celestron Nexstar telescope. And now is the perfect time to purchase one of these remarkable telescopes. Why you ask?
Because Celestron is offering a minimum of a $50 rebate on its line of Nexstar telescopes with an expiration date of January 30, 2008 (postmarked submission). Celestron offers 3 separate beginner models ranging from $279 to $399 (Shoptics.com prices), excluding a $50 rebate. So, this child telescope (3 to choose from) is not only affordable, but has excellent design features.
This telescope line is designed for quick set-up, with pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick-release fork arms and tubes. The NexStar SLT telescope is made to be set up in a matter of minutes, with no tools necessary! Perfect for any kids telescope!
One word of caution though — these telescopes are not toys, and therefore, are not recommended for a younger child (under 10, unless supervised by a parent) but would be perfect for most youngsters over 10 years of age.
Celestron Nexstar’s less expensive models are perfect for your youngster’s first experience with astronomy. A child telescope needs to be as easy to set-up and operate as possible, and these models will have your child exploring the heavenly skies in no time at all. Why not check out these Celestron telescopes (114 SLT, 80 SLT, 60 SLT Models) at Shoptics.com and save today!
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How to Choose a Beginner Telescope
April 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you are new to astronomy, the first investment you need to make should be a beginner telescope. Of course you could buy a telescope with all the advanced features with a big price tag, but we would suggest that you start with a telescope that is a little less complicated, easy to use, and more affordable.
Why Start With a Beginner Telescope
The reasons we suggest that you start on a smaller scale is that you want to avoid the frustration of attempting to use an advance telescope without training and experience. A beginner telescope will afford you with a great number of opportunities to view the stars and planets while you learn the basics of stargazing.
While you may find telescopes with all the “bells and whistles” you could ever imagine, making your choice of a beginner telescope should be an educated one. Avoid spontaneous decisions and do your homework – it could be the difference between starting a new exciting hobby and losing interest and wasting money.
Making the Right Choice
Choosing a telescope can be a difficult process for the novice. If you do not make the right choice, you may lose interest, or worse yet, your child may lose interest in astronomy forever. Choosing a telescope that allows for optimal viewing of celestial bodies and entering the amazing world of astronomy is an important step. Since knowledge is important in choosing the right telescope, we suggest that you first determine what you will be using the telescope for – general viewing of the heavens, a photographic journey of the stars, or watching the neighbors (just kidding!).
Telescopes can be a very affordable investment. If you are searching for a child telescope, you may want to stay with a low-end model. If you are looking for a beginner telescope for an adult, you may want a few more features. For just a little more money, you might be impressed with the results.
Recommendation for the Novice Astronomer
The Meade 114EQ-ASTR telescope provides a nice balance of price and features. This is a great child telescope, (preferably an older child), and will let the budding astronomer grow into all of its features.
However, it has many of the features of the more expensive telescopes and is perfect for the adult to get them started on their new hobby. You can read more about this very affordable beginner telescope by reading our Meade 114EQ-ASTR telescope post.
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