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Celestron NexStar 6 SE (XLT)
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6" Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings
To order this item outside Great Britain, please contact us.
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- 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
- Premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm altazimuth mount
- NexStar computer control technology
- Planetarium and telescope control software
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Celestron NexStar 6 SE (XLT)
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Outline
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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 the 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 CN-16 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, the superior StarBright XLT coatings, the
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.
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 the NexRemote software that allows
you to operate your telescope via your PC.
- 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
- 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 star; 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 CN16 GPS Accessory
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| Celestron NexStar SE Comparison Chart |
| Specification |
NexStar 4 SE |
NexStar 5 SE |
NexStar 6 SE |
NexStar 8 SE |
| OPTICAL DESIGN |
Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| APERTURE |
102mm (4.02") |
125mm (4.92") |
150mm (5.91") |
203mm (8") |
| FOCAL LENGTH |
1325 mm (52.17") |
1250mm (49.21") |
1500mm (59.91") |
2032mm (80") |
| FOCAL RATIO |
12.99 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| FINDERSCOPE |
StarPointer |
StarPointer |
StarPointer |
StarPointer |
| DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY |
Quick Release Tube Clamp |
| MOUNT |
Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| OPTICAL TUBE |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
| EYEPIECE 1 |
25mm (0.98") |
25mm (0.98") |
25mm (0.98") |
25mm (0.98") |
| MAGNIFICATION 1 |
53x |
50x |
60x |
81.28x |
| STAR DIAGONAL |
Internal Flip mirror for straight through or 90 viewing angle |
| OTHER EQUIPMENT |
Camera Shutter Cable |
| TRIPOD |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
| CD ROM |
NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1 |
| POWER SUPPLY |
8-AA batteries (not included) |
| HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION |
240x |
300x |
354x |
480x |
| LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION |
14x |
18x |
21x |
29x |
| LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE |
12.5 |
13 |
13.4 |
14 |
| RESOLUTION |
1.36 arc sec |
1.1 arc sec |
0.92 arc sec |
0.68 arc sec |
| RESOLVING POWER |
1.14 arc sec |
0.91 arc sec |
0.77 arc sec |
0.57 arc sec |
| LIGHT GATHERING POWER |
212 x |
329x |
459x |
843x |
| ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW |
1° |
1° |
0.83° |
0.63° |
| LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) |
52.5ft (16m) |
52.5ft (16m) |
43.8 ft (13.35m) |
33 ft (10.06m) |
| OPTICAL COATINGS |
StarBright XLT |
StarBright XLT |
StarBright XLT |
StarBright XLT |
| SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION |
1.38" (35.05mm) |
1.75" (44.45mm) |
2.2" (44.45mm) |
2.5" (63.5mm) |
| SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA |
11% |
12% |
14% |
10% |
| SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER |
35% |
35% |
37% |
31.3% |
| OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH |
13.5" (342.9mm) |
13" (330.2mm) |
16" (406.4mm) |
17" (431.8mm) |
| TELESCOPE WEIGHT |
11 lb (4.99 kg) |
17.6 lb (7.98 kg) |
21 lb (9.53 kg) |
24 lb (10.89 kg) |
| TRIPOD AND MOUNT WEIGHT |
10 lb (4.54 kg) |
10 lb (4.54 kg) |
9 lb (4.08 kg) |
9 lb (4.08 kg) |
| MOTOR DRIVE |
Integrated D.C. Electronics |
| COMPUTER HAND CONTROL |
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| SLEW SPEEDS |
Nine slew speeds |
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared
to provide more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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Promotional Offer
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Cash Back on Opticstar
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updated: 4th August 2010
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Customers who purchase any Celestron telescopes or Celestron optical tubes
or Celestron mounts
listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back on any Opticstar astronomy
cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.
This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Celestron
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Any additional purchases at a later date of Celestron products that qualify for
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
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