Explore the Heavens with Celestron's NexStar 6SE Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 6SE telescope, featuring the brand's renowned “orange tube” design, is loaded with modern features to enhance the stargazing experience for both novices and seasoned observers. Its 6-inch aperture ensures outstanding light-gathering capabilities, providing clear, detailed views of lunar and planetary surfaces, as well as deep-sky phenomena like the Orion Nebula, all within a compact and manageable size.

The telescope is equipped with a fully automated GoTo mount, which includes an extensive database of over 40,000 celestial objects. This system automatically finds and follows celestial bodies, making your stargazing sessions more enjoyable and less complex. With SkyAlign technology, even those new to astronomy can quickly and effortlessly align the telescope using any three bright celestial objects.

The NexStar 6SE stands out with its unique single fork arm design and a robust steel tripod, both easily disassembled for transport and quick reassembly. This telescope is an excellent investment for those looking to delve into serious astronomy, offering high-quality views at a reasonable price.

A Contemporary Reflection of a Timeless Legacy In the 1970s, Celestron revolutionized the world of amateur astronomy with their Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, establishing themselves as a leading telescope manufacturer. Tom Johnson, Celestron's founder, pioneered the manufacturing of Schmidt corrector plates, which combined superior viewing quality with portability. His vision was to produce optical instruments of high quality that were affordable, inspiring a whole new generation of amateur astronomers.

Today, the NexStar 6SE is a testament to this enduring vision, integrating modern advancements while staying true to the founder's original intent.

Unveiling the Splendors of the Cosmos The NexStar 6SE's six-inch primary mirror possesses remarkable light-gathering power, enabling users to explore the finest details of the solar system, from Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings to Jupiter’s cloud bands and the Moon's surface features. Venturing into deep sky exploration, the telescope reveals the intricate details of distant objects like the Hercules Globular Cluster and the Whirlpool Galaxy.

Innovative Mount for Ease of Use Understanding that the best telescope is the one most frequently used, Celestron has developed the unique, patented single fork arm mount for the NexStar SE series. This design prioritizes portability and ease of setup, breaking down into compact components for simple transportation. The mount's robust construction, made from high-quality materials, ensures precise tracking and pointing, allowing you to effortlessly locate and follow celestial objects using the included NexStar+ hand control. Additionally, the SkyAlign technology simplifies the alignment process, with optional StarSense AutoAlign for even greater ease.

Expanding Capabilities for Advanced Users The NexStar SE is fully compatible with a range of advanced accessories. Enhance your astronomical experience with SkySync for GPS coordination or StarSense AutoAlign for automated alignment.

For those interested in astroimaging, the NexStar 6SE is an excellent platform. It pairs well with NexImage cameras for planetary imaging, and for deep sky astroimaging, the telescope can be adapted to use a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera with a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. The NexStar SE series is designed to be a lifelong companion for all your astronomical adventures.

Specifications

MOUNT INFO:
Optical Design:	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture:	150mm (5.91")
Focal Length:	1500mm (59")
Focal Ratio:	f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:	25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:	60x
Finderscope:	StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal:	1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical Tube:	Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification:	354x
Lowest Useful Magnification:	21x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:	13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh):	0.93 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):	0.77 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):	459x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:	56mm (2.2")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:	37%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:	14%
Optical Coatings:	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length:	406mm (16")
Optical Tube Diameter:	181mm (7.1")
Optical Tube Weight:	8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Mount Type:	Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity:	12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):	965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38" - 56")
Tripod leg diameter:	38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight:	11 lbs (5 kg)
Accessory Tray:	Yes
Tripod Weight:	9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Slew Speeds:	9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second
Tracking Rates:	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes:	Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS:	N/A
Dovetail Compatibility:	CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary Ports:	1x AUX Port
Autoguide Port:	Yes
USB Port:	Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements:	8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive:	DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures:	SkyAlign, 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 Correction:	No
Computerized Hand Control:	Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database:	40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software:	Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:	28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Included Items:	Optical tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray Star Pointer Finderscope NexStar+ Hand Control 25mm eyepiece Star Diagonal
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
California Residents	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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