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.

To set-up the telescope, enter date, time, your latitude and longitude, then aim the telescope at 3 bright celestial objects. That's it. Then use the included hand controller (like a TV remote!) to find any object in the database. The telescope will locate the object and then track it as the earth rotates.

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.

Specs:

• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 150 mm (5.91 in)
• Focal Length: 1500 mm (59.06 in)
• Focal Ratio: 10
• Finderscope: StarPointer
• Mount: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
• Dovetail Compatibility: Quick Release Tube Clamp
• Optical Tube: Aluminum
• Eyepiece 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
• Magnification 1: 60 x
• Star Diagonal: 1.25"
• CD ROM: NexRemote V1.6.14 and "The Sky" Level 1
• 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 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 (55.88 mm)
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 13.9 %
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37.3 %
• Optical Tube Length: 16 in (406.4 mm)
• Telescope Weight: 21 lb (9.53 kg)
• Tripod and Mount Weight: 9 lb (4.08 kg)
• 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 Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
• Database: 40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
• Software Precision: 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
• Communication Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

Please Note: This item will ship via UPS Ground with a flat-rate of $24.95.