Celestron Nexstar 6SE Computerised Telescope

Description

CELESTRON NEXSTAR 6SE COMPUTERISED TELESCOPE

The Celestron Nexstar 6SE 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 Celestron Nexstar 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 the Celestron Nexstar 6SE’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.

For planetary imaging, pair your NexStar 6SE with one of our Skyris cameras. Or, experiment with wide-field deep sky astroimaging by replacing the telescope’s secondary mirror with a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera with a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
• Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)
• Apparent Field of View: 0.83 “
• 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
• Finderscope: StarPointer
• Focal Length: 1500 mm (59 in)
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
• Focal Ratio: 10
• Highest Useful Magnification: 354 x
• Light Gathering Power: 459 x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
• Linear Field of View: 44 ft (13 m)
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 21 x
• Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 60 x
• Mount Type: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
• Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Optical Tube Length: 16 in (406 mm)
• Power Requirements: 8-AA batteries (not included)
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 14%
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2 in (56 mm)
• Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds
• Star Diagonal: 1.25″
• Total Telescope Kit Weight: 21 lbs (9.53 kg)
• Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• Tripod: Steel leg
• Warranty: 2-year Telescope Warranty