The new 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 superior 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. Align your NexStar SE telescope in minutes with our new SkyAlign technology. Just point the telescope at three bright stars and let the computer do the rest. You don?t even need to know the names of the stars! Features: SE telescope combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge which allows 4 SE to be used for astrophotography StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard TheSkyX - First Light Edition astronomy software with a 10 000 object database printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects