
Product Description
Celestron NexStar 6SE SCTCelestron’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.Our Founder’s Vision,... read more
MPN: 11068-CGL
Barcode: 050234110686
Specification
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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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 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 | 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) |
Included Items | NexStar SE OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount | Tripod | Accessory Tray | Star Pointer Finderscope | NexStar+ Hand Control | 25mm eyepiece | Star Diagonal |
MPN: 11068-CGL
Barcode: 050234110686
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Celestron NexStar 6SE SCT

No stock in the UK. Awaiting confirmation of next availability, possibly April
Product Code: EA26753
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