CELESTRON NEXSTAR 6SE COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPE-SCHMIDT CASSEGRAINCelestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope

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Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

OPTICAL TUBE 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

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 INFO:

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 50.8mm (2") 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 & EQ South

GPS N/A

Dovetail Compatibility Vixen / 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) | 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's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App

Total Kit Weight 21 lbs (9.5 kg)

1 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY ON CELESTRON GOTO ELECTRONICS