Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerised Telescope

For observers who want substantial aperture without giving up portability, the Celestron NexStar 6SE computerised telescope brings together a 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system, 1500mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio on a computerised alt-azimuth single fork arm mount. Celestron’s signature orange-tube design is paired with automated GoTo operation, making this a strong choice for regular lunar, planetary and deep-sky observing.

The 6SE combines StarBright XLT optical coatings with a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, automatically locating and tracking selected targets through the NexStar+ hand control. SkyAlign supports quick setup by aligning on three bright objects, while the steel tripod and single fork arm break down into separate components for transport and storage. The optical tube is aluminium, and the mount supports multiple tracking rates and alignment procedures for a flexible observing setup.

Key features

• 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
• 1500mm focal length with f/10 focal ratio
• Computerised alt-azimuth single fork arm mount
• Database of 40,000+ celestial objects with automatic locating and tracking
• SkyAlign technology for quick alignment
• StarBright XLT optical coatings
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 11068-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 150mm
• Focal length: 1500mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Eyepiece focal length: 25mm
• Eyepiece magnification: 60x
• 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
• Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
• Star diagonal: 1. 25" star diagonal
• Optical tube: Aluminium
• Optical tube weight: 8 lbs (3. 6 kg)
• Weight: 19. 00 kg

Mount

• Mount type: Computerised altitude-azimuth single fork arm
• Instrument load capacity: 12 lbs (5. 44 kg)
• Tripod leg diameter: 50. 8mm (2")
• Mount head weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
• Tripod weight: 9 lbs (4. 08 kg)
• Accessory tray: Yes
• Slew speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 5/second
• Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• Tracking modes: Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
• 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 serve 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
• Computerised hand control: Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal

Sizing

• Optical tube length: 406mm (16")
• Optical tube diameter: 181mm (7. 1")
• Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 965. 2mm - 1422. 4mm (38" - 56")

In the box

• 25mm eyepiece
• StarPointer red dot finderscope
• 1. 25" star diagonal
• Steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• NexStar+ hand control

Support & warranty

• 2-year warranty

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