Telescope Celestron NexStar 6 SE

Portability and serious performance come together in the NexStar 6 SE. Celestron's first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade is now available in a high performance Altazimuth computerized telescope. With a total weight of 30 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 6 SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 44% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.

The NexStar 6 SE has all the same features as Celestron?s most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.

Plug the optional SkySync GPS Accessory into NexStar's Auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 6 SE isn't one of them.

In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign ?telescope alignment software and much more.

Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.

Technical specification:

Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)

Focal Length (mm): 1500 mm (59 in)

Focal Ratio: 10

Eyepiece 1 (mm): 25 mm (0.98 in)

Magnification 1: 60 x

Finderscope: StarPointer

Star Diagonal: 1.25"

Mount: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth

Optical Tube: Aluminum

Tripod: Steel leg

Power Supply: 8-AA batteries (not included)

Highest Useful Magnification: 354 x

Lowest Useful Magnification: 21 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4

Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459 x

Angular Field of View (deg): 0.83

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 44 ft (13 m)

Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2 in (56 mm)

Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37 %

Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14 %

Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT

Optical Tube Length: 16 in (406 mm)

Telescope Weight: 21 lbs (9.53 kg)

Tripod and Mount Weight: 9 lbs (4.08 kg)

Payload Capacity: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)

Motor Drive: Integrated D.C. Electronics

Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds: 5deg/sec, 3deg/sec, 1deg/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x

Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South

Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align

Software Precision: 24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations

Communication Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux

Computer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons

Database: 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects

Dovetail Compatibility: Quick Release Tube Clamp