Why it's a great gift

• Celestron’s signature orange-tube Maksutov telescope is ideal for aspiring astronomers and amateur stargazers, as well as more experienced observers
• The aperture diameter of 102mm offers excellent light gathering ability, allowing your budding astronomer to examine things like the craters of the moon and the polar caps of Mars

Other features

• This Nexstar 4SE telescope with a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design is a great choice as a first serious telescope, combining advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system
• Equipped with a 1325mm focal length and a focal ratio of 13
• Fully automated GoTo Mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects finds and tracks objects for you automatically
• Equipped with SkyAlign technology so your telescope gets aligned and ready for observing in a matter of minutes
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod breaks down into individual components for easy assembly and transport
• Take amazing photos by attaching your camera to this telescope with a T-Ring for Canon EOS cameras (10488630) or a T-Ring for Nikon cameras (10488633), as well as a NexStar 4SE T-Adapter
• Turn your mobile device into your own personal planetarium with Celestron's SkyQ Link 2 WiFi module
• Take your telescope anywhere with this portable Celestron rechargeable power supply