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Celestron

Celestron NexStar 6SE

$2,945.00

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 favorite 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 center 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.
Telescope Specs
Delivery
Optical Design
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture
150mm (5.91")
Focal Length
1500mm
Focal Ratio
f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1
25mm
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
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter
37%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area
14%
Optical Coatings
StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length
406mm
Optical Tube Diameter
181mm
Optical Tube Weight
3.6 Kg

This product is normally shipped by our freighter service.

Normal delivery is to pickup from their local depot or for delivery to a business address in main towns or cities.

Delivery to a residential address will incur a $45.00 surcharge.

Delivery to a small town or rural address may not be available. We will contact you separately to arrange shipping.