Celestron NexStar 6SE

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Celestron's signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 6SE. It's the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price.

VIEW THE UNIVERSE'S MOST IMPRESSIVE CELESTIAL OBJECTS
The 6SE's six-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Cassini's Division in Saturn's rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky objects, take your 6SE to a dark-sky site and you'll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more.

REVOLUTIONARY SINGLE FORK ARM MOUNT
We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That's why Celestron's engineers created NexStar SE's unique, patented single fork arm mount. It's perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What's more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You'll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favourite rite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard.

Of course, it's what's inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Aligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just centre three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!

ADVANCED FEATURES LET THE NEXSTAR SE GROW WITH YOU
The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.

 

 

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Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture150mm (5.91")
Focal Length1500mm
Focal Ratiof/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 125mm
Magnification of Eyepiece 160x
FinderscopeStarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical TubeAluminum
Highest Useful Magnification354x
Lowest Useful Magnification21x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)0.93 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)0.77 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power459x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction56mm
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter37%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area14%
Optical CoatingsStarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length406mm
Optical Tube Diameter181mm
Optical Tube Weight3.6 kg
Mount TypeComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument Load Capacity5.44 kg
Height Adjustment Range965.2mm - 1422.4mm
Tripod Leg Diameter50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight5 kg
Accessory TrayYes
Tripod Weight4.08 kg
Slew Speeds9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar, and Lunar
Tracking ModesAlt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
GPSN/A
Dovetail CompatibilityCG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary Ports1x Aux port
Autoguide PortYes
USB PortYes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements8-AA batteries (not included) / 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor DriveDC servo motors
Alignment ProceduresSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error CorrectionNo
Computerized Hand ControlDouble line, 18 character LCD with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
SoftwareCelestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight9.5 kg
Included ItemsNexStar SE OTA / Single Fork Arm Mount / Tripod / Accessory Tray / Star Pointer Finderscope / NexStar+ Hand Control / 25mm eyepiece / Star Diagonal

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