Celestron Nexstar 5I Kit

Overview

The NexStar i Series ushers in a whole new generation of intelligent telescope design. Simple and friendly to use, the “i” series is a fully upgradeable system, and can be equipped with the optional Computerized Hand Control and CN-16 GPS Accessory for completely automated GoTo function.

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 these models include all of the same features as our most advanced GPS and CGE telescope models in an affordable and expandable system. Most important, these two new NexStars will fully align themselves when used with the CN-16 GPS accessory. Put the power of our newest software features and expanded object database to work for you with Celestron’s most versatile telescope.

Add the NexStar Hand Control to your NexStar i telescope and transform it into a completely automated GoTo system. Just plug it in to access features like automatic star alignment capability, GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects and the expandability to use your NexStar with the external GPS accessory (CN-16) for a virtually hands-free alignment.

Celestron’s optional computerized hand control, with a myriad of powerful new functions, is the next evolution of the most user-friendly, intuitive hand control in the industry.

A breakthrough in GoTo telescope design, the NexStar 5i features Schmidt-Cassegrain 5" aperture optics with StarBright™ multi-coating, powerful 1,250mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio. Ready to take the optional Computerized Hand Control, the NexStar 5i expands into a fully automated GoTo telescope. With features like AutoAlign two-star alignment, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control, the NexStar 5i is the perfect combination of power and portability.

Features

• Six slew speeds: 6º /sec, 2º /sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x
• Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes
• Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm
• StarBright Multi-Coating
• Designated AutoGuider port
• Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories, including CN-16 GPS module
• Battery Compartment for 8 (user supplied) AA batteries

Specifications

127mm (5") diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain Focal Length of 1250mm Focal Ratio of f/10 Six slew speeds: 6º /sec, 2º /sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm StarBright Multi-Coating Designated AutoGuider port Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories, including CN-16 GPS module Battery Compartment for 8 (user supplied) AA batteries Weight: 17.6 lb.