About a week back, the NexStar 4SE that I ordered arrived. I've been quite eager to test it out in the field but however so far been unsuccessful due to bad weather. But the first impressions so far have been good. Here's a short review on the 4SE compared to the 114EQ. Out of the box: Everything was neatly packed in one single box. Assembling the telescope was very easy, the entire set was only four pieces or so. There is no way you could get it wrong. The batteries for the controller of the telescope are not included (8 AA batteries). The battery for the spotting scope (CR2032) was included, but had already drained. Tripod Assembly: The tripod mount of the 4SE is made out of steel. This is not a major change from the tripod of the 114EQ, but does differ in one aspect. The feet/base of the tripod of the 4SE consists of rubber bushes instead of the plastic base of 114EQ. This somewhat absorbs vibrations and would allow a better photographic experience. The plastic moun
An amateur's attempts at astrophotography.