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Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope - 11068
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Celestron NexStar 6SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope
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The Celestron NexStar 6 SE is a rock solid telescope. With the Celestron NexStar 6 SE, Celestron has built a Computerized Telescope that is a snap to align with Celestron's SkyAlign Go-To Alignment system. On average it takes a new telescope user approximately 5 minutes to do a full sky alignment with the Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain NexStar 6 SE. Once aligned the Celestron 6 SE is incredibly easy to operate. The hand controller on the NexStar 6SE allows you to move the telescope at your discretion. The NexStar 6SE hand controller offers a tour of the night sky and easily allows you to locate planets, galaxies or any of the 40,000 celestial objects in its database.
Optically the Celestron NexStar 6 SE telescope is nearly flawless with Celestron's famous Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) Optical System. The Celestron NexStar 6 SE yields super crisp images of the night sky and once aligned finds objects with dead-on accuracy. The Celestron NexStar 6 SE sits on a sturdy tripod which offers maximum stability when looking at distant objects.
Celestron is pleased to introduce their NEW NexStar SE Telescope Series! 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 coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more! Let a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets, galaxies and more at the touch of a button!
NexStar SE Key Features:
- Computerized hand control with a nearly 40,000 object database and motorized altazimuth mount
- Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup
- StarBright XLT enhanced coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright objects, for a fast and easy alignment process
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Flash upgradeable hand control; update your telescope's operating software via the internet
- All NexStar SE models are GPS compatible and come standard with an auxiliary port for use with additional accessories
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- "THE SKY" Planetarium software - with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images
- Rigid adjustable tripod for portability and convenience
NexStar 6SE Specifications:
- Optical Design: 6" (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
- Focal Length: 1500mm f/10
- Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
- Optical Tube: Aluminum, metallic orange
- Mount: Single fork arm, alt-azimuth
- Dovetail: Quick release tube clamp
- Hand Controller: Computerized GoTo
- Eyepiece: 25mm E-Lux (60x)
- Finderscope: Starpointer (Includes 3V CR2032 lithium button battery)
- Diagonal: 1.25" star diagonal
- Tripod: Pre-assembled steel
- Tripod Dimensions (Collapsed): 28" Tall, 9" x 9"
- Included Software: NexRemote and The Sky Level 1
- Camera Shutter Cable: No
- Power Supply: 8-AA batteries (not included)
Technical Specifications:
- Highest Useful Magnification: 354x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
- Resolution: .92 arc seconds
- Dawes Limit: .77 arc seconds
- Light Gathering Power: 459x unaided eye
- Field of View: .83 degree
- Linear Field of View (feet at 1000 yards): 43.8 ft
- Optical Tube Length: 16"
- Telescope Weight: 28.8 lb
- Tripod Weight: 9 lb
Computer Control Specifications:
- Computerized hand controller has a double line liquid crystal display with 19 LED backlit buttons.
- Database includes 40,000 objects with enhanced information on over 200 objects.
- Ability to add up to 400 user defined objects.
- 9 slew speeds
- RS-232 and auxiliary ports.
- Sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates.
- Alt-Azimuth, equatorial north, and equatorial south tracking modes.
- GPS upgradable with Celestrons CN-16 GPS accessory.
- Includes several alingment options including SkyAlign, auto 2-star align, 1-star align, 2-star align, and solar system align.
Model Number
Model Number |
11068 |
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Telescope Series
Telescope Series |
Celestron NexStar SE |
Focal Ratio
Focal Ratio |
f/10 |
Optical Design
Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Telescope Aperture
Telescope Aperture |
150mm (5.9") |
Telescope Mount Type
Telescope Mount Type |
Alt-Azimuth |
Type of Electronics
Type of Electronics |
Computerized GoTo |
Focal Length (mm)
Focal Length (mm) |
1500 |
Optical Coatings
Optical Coatings |
StarBright XLT Coatings |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
13.4 |
Lowest Useful Magnification
Lowest Useful Magnification |
21x |
Highest Useful Magnification
Highest Useful Magnification |
354x |
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye |
459x |
Focuser Style
Focuser Style |
Internal Moving Primary |
Focuser Size
Focuser Size |
Internal Focuser with 1.25" Rear Cell Adapter |
Focuser Speed
Focuser Speed |
Single Speed |
Telescope OTA Length (in.)
Telescope OTA Length (in.) |
16 |
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.)
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.) |
8 (3.6 kg) |
Warranty
Warranty |
Celestron 2 Years |
Saddle Type
Saddle Type |
Vixen |
Telescope Mount Weight Capacity (lb.)
Telescope Mount Weight Capacity (lb.) |
12 |
Motor Type
Motor Type |
DC Servo |
Tracking Modes
Tracking Modes |
Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South |
Tracking Rates
Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
Mount Slew Speeds
Mount Slew Speeds |
9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second |
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls?
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls? |
No |
Periodic Error Correction?
Periodic Error Correction? |
No |
Includes Integrated WiFi?
Includes Integrated WiFi? |
No |
Includes GPS Technology?
Includes GPS Technology? |
No |
Included Accessory Ports
Included Accessory Ports |
Aux, USB |
Hand Controller Included
Hand Controller Included |
Yes, NexStar Plus |
Objects in Telescope Database
Objects in Telescope Database |
40,000 |
Household Battery Qty & Type, if Applicable
Household Battery Qty & Type, if Applicable |
8 "AA" Batteries |
Power Requirements
Power Requirements |
12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive) |
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier?
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier? |
Yes |
Telescope Mount Weight - Not Including Tripod (lb.)
Telescope Mount Weight - Not Including Tripod (lb.) |
11 |
Total Weight without Counterweights (lb.)
Total Weight without Counterweights (lb.) |
21 |
Tripod Height Range (in.)
Tripod Height Range (in.) |
38 - 56 |
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.) |
2" |
Tripod Leg Material
Tripod Leg Material |
Stainless Steel/Steel |
Telescope Tripod Weight (lb.)
Telescope Tripod Weight (lb.) |
9 |
- Celestron NexStar 6SE Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- Single Fork Arm NexStar Alt-Az Computerized GoTo Mount
- 1.25" Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Red Dot Star Pointer Finder with 3V CR2032 Lithium Button Battery
- 25 mm 1.25" Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- NexStar+ Hand Controller
- Starry Night Special Edition Software
- Celestron NexStar 6SE/8SE Instruction Manual (7.03 MB)
- Celestron NexStar 6SE/8SE Quick Setup Guide (1.51 MB)
- Celestron NexStar SE Series Info Sheet (2.75 MB)
- Celestron NexStar Communication Protocol (78.34 KB)
- Astronomy Basics (2.16 MB)
- Celestial Observing (372.90 KB)
- Telescope Basics (470.32 KB)
- Telescope Maintenance (625.67 KB)