NexStar

Nexstar is a name used by multiple entities in technology and media. The two best-known uses are a line of computerized telescope mounts and a major American broadcasting company.

NexStar telescope mounts: NexStar is a brand of computerized telescope mounts and control systems produced by Celestron. Introduced in the late 1990s, these GoTo mounts use an on-board database to automatically point the telescope at thousands of celestial objects. They are available in several mount formats to accommodate different telescopes and optical configurations, and have evolved to support modern interfaces, including USB, Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth controllers and companion software for alignment, object databases, and telescope configuration.

Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is one of the largest owners of local television stations in the United States. It began as Nexstar Broadcasting Group in the 1990s and expanded through acquisitions of other station groups, including Media General in 2014 and Tribune Media in 2019. The company operates its stations directly or through local marketing agreements and provides services to embedded networks and digital platforms. In 2022–2023, Nexstar completed a deal to acquire majority ownership of The CW, expanding its presence in national programming alongside its station portfolio.