NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope

General Features

• 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• SE series 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
• Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• “The SkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Computerized Mount Features

• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• 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
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• 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 systems objects and asterisms
• 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)Portability and serious performance come together in the NexStar 6 SE.  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 6 SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 44% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.
  
  The NexStar 6 SE 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.
  
  In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ telescope alignment software and much more.
  
  Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.
  

  Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
  Aperture (mm)	150 mm (5.91 in)
  Focal Length (mm)	1500 mm (59 in)
  Focal Ratio	10
  Eyepiece 1 (mm)	25 mm (0.98 in)
  Magnification 1	60 x
  Finderscope	StarPointer
  Star Diagonal	1.25"
  Mount	Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
  Optical Tube	Aluminum
  Tripod	Steel leg
  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 arc seconds
  Resolution (Dawes)	0.77 arc seconds
  Light Gathering Power	459 x
  Angular Field of View (deg)	0.83 °
  Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	44 ft (13 m)
  Secondary Mirror Obstruction	2.2 in (56 mm)
  Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	37 %
  Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	14 %
  Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
  Optical Tube Length	16 in (406 mm)
  Telescope Weight	21 lbs (9.53 kg)
  Tripod and Mount Weight	9 lbs (4.08 kg)
  Payload Capacity	12 lbs (5.44 kg)
  Motor Drive	Integrated D.C. Electronics
  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 & EQ South
  Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
  Software Precision	24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
  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
  Dovetail Compatibility	Quick Release Tube Clamp