Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope

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Portability and serious performance come together in the NexStar 6SE. Celestron's first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade is now available in a high performance Altazimuth computerized telescope. With a total weight of 30 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 6SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 44% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.

The NexStar 6SE has all the same features as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including our revolutionary SkyAlign™ alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control.

Plug the optional SkySync GPS Accessory into NexStar's Auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 6 SE isn’t one of them.

Every NexStar SE includes a version of The Sky^® software Level 1 Planetarium software for exploring the Universe on your PC and printing out custom star charts of the sky. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over $100 included free with your NexStar SE!

NexStar 6SE - General Features

* 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope

* SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features

* StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard

* StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects

* Internal flip mirror for convenient viewing straight through (with optional diagonal) or at 90 degrees

* Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup

* Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount

* Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use

* Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge which allows 6SE to be used for astrophotography

* Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

NexStar 6SE - Computerized Mount Features

* Proven NexStar computer control technology

* Nearly 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects

* SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process

* Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet

* Includes a camera control feature and shutter release cable that allows you to remotely take a series of exposures using your digital SLR camera

* Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable

stars; solar system objects and asterisms

* DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes

* Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features

* NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer

* GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)

Technical Specifications and Dimensions:

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Weight	Scope 21 lbs (9.53 kg) and Tripod/Mount 9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Warranty	Standard 2 year Celestron Warranty
Optical Tube Length	16 in (406.4 mm)
Aperture	150 mm (5.91 in)
Focal Length	1500 mm (59.06 in)
Focal Ratio	10
Finderscope	StarPointer
Mount	Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Optical Tube	Aluminum
Eyepiece 1	25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1	60 x
Dovetail Compatibility	Quick Release Tube Clamp
Star Diagonal	1.25"
Tripod	Steel leg
CD ROM	NexRemote V1.6.14 & "The Sky^®" Level 1
Power Supply	8-AA batteries (not included)
Highest Useful Magnification	354 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	21 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.93 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes)	0.77 arcsec
Light Gathering Power	459 x
Angular Field of View	0.83 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	44 ft (13.41 m)
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Secondary MIrror Obstruction	2.2 in (55.89mm)
Secondary MIrror Obstruction by Area	13.9%
Secondary MIrror Obstruction by DIameter	37.3%
Motor Drive	Integrated D.C. Electronics
Computer Hand Control	Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Slew Speeds	Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align
Database	40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software Precision	24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
Communication Ports	RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux (does not include USB connection)
Payload Capacity	12 lbs (5.44 kg)