Celestron
Celestron Nexstar 4SE GoTo Telescope
Best price $649 · 102mm aperture · $/mm 6.36
$649 on Amazon ↗At $6.36 per mm of aperture, this is better value than most catadioptric telescopes we track, which sit around $14.27/mm.
Specs
| Aperture | 102 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 1325 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/13.0 |
| Type | Catadioptric |
| Mount | GoTo |
| Resolving power | 1.14″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 12.5 |
| Max useful magnification | 204x |
| Light gathering | 212x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Maksutov Cassegrain |
| Highest magnification | 204x |
| Dawes limit | 1.14 arcseconds |
| Tube length | 343mm |
| Tube weight | 6 lbs |
| Eyepiece fitting | 1.25" Nosepiece |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
| Best for | Beginner, Visual, Planetary |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
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