What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...

What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...

Why don't the images I see through my telescope look the same as photos ...

The reason photos look better than what you see with the unaided eye is due to the camera’s ability to store light continuously as long as the shutter is open....

Why don't the images I see through my telescope look the same as photos ...

The reason photos look better than what you see with the unaided eye is due to the camera’s ability to store light continuously as long as the shutter is open....

What are the differences between the optical coatings?

UncoatedCoatedFully coatedMulti-coatedFully Multi-coatedFully Broadband Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated XLT CoatingStarBright XLTGlass without any coatingsAt least one of the major optical elements...

What are the differences between the optical coatings?

UncoatedCoatedFully coatedMulti-coatedFully Multi-coatedFully Broadband Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated XLT CoatingStarBright XLTGlass without any coatingsAt least one of the major optical elements...

I'm having trouble focusing my NexStar SE telescope

Your NexStar SE has a focusing knob on the back of the tube assembly. Unlike a refractor or reflector, the SE scopes achieve focus by moving the primary mirror forwards...

I'm having trouble focusing my NexStar SE telescope

Your NexStar SE has a focusing knob on the back of the tube assembly. Unlike a refractor or reflector, the SE scopes achieve focus by moving the primary mirror forwards...

Smartphone Adapter Imaging Tips and Tricks

If you’re looking for instructions for taking images with your point and shoot camera, click here.English Imaging Tips and TricksCamera ControlsThe standard camera apps that come preinstalled with ...

Smartphone Adapter Imaging Tips and Tricks

If you’re looking for instructions for taking images with your point and shoot camera, click here.English Imaging Tips and TricksCamera ControlsThe standard camera apps that come preinstalled with ...

I am using rechargeable batteries with my Celestron GoTo mount, and the ...

Most likely it’s because the NiMH (nickel metal hydride) or Ni-cad (nickel cadmium) batteries are not providing enough voltage because of their chemistry.Celestron go-to mounts need 12V (direct cur...

I am using rechargeable batteries with my Celestron GoTo mount, and the ...

Most likely it’s because the NiMH (nickel metal hydride) or Ni-cad (nickel cadmium) batteries are not providing enough voltage because of their chemistry.Celestron go-to mounts need 12V (direct cur...