Celestron Nexstar SE 6 Telescope

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Celestron Nexstar SE 6 Telescope Product Description

Celestron NexStar SE 6 Telescope 11068 6in Computerized Schmidt Cassegrain Product Info

Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope 11068 will help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! In the tradition of Celestron 39 s famous orange optical tubes, this Telescope 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, revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more. With the Celestron NexStar SE, you are in the driver 39 s seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will find it for you. Using the patented Celestron Nex Star technology, the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope has the ability to locate nearly 40,000 objects. With this Celestron Telescope all you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view! Don 39 t know what object to choose Let the intelligent Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes give you a guided tour of the night sky! The Tour feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world! Not only can your Celestron NexStar SE 6in Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope find objects, it can teach you about them as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of your hand control. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable telescope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, Celestron NexStar 6in Special Edition Telescope will help you take a closer look!

Specifications for NexStar 6SE Telescope 11068
OPTICAL DESIGN Schmidt Cassegrain
APERTURE 150 mm 5.91 in
FOCAL LENGTH 1500 mm 59.06 in
FOCAL RATIO 10
FINDERSCOPE StarPointer
DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY Quick Release Tube Clamp
MOUNT Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
OPTICAL TUBE Aluminum
EYEPIECE 1 25 mm 0.98 in
MAGNIFICATION 1 60 x
STAR DIAGONAL 1.25in
TRIPOD Steel leg
CD ROM NexRemote V1.6.14 The Sky L1
POWER SUPPLY 8 AA batteries not included
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 354 x
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 21 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE 13.4
RESOLUTION 0.92 arc seconds
RESOLVING POWER 0.77 arc seconds
LIGHT GATHERING POWER 459 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW 0.83
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW 1000 YDS 43.8 ft 13.35 m
OPTICAL COATINGS StarBright XLT Coatings
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION 2.2 in 55.88 mm
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA 14%
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER 37%
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 w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
SLEW SPEEDS 9 slew speeds
TRACKING MODES Alt Az, EQ North EQ South
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES SkyAlign, Auto 2 Star Align, 1 Star Align, 2 Star Align, SolarSymtem Align
DATABASE 40,000 objects
SOFTWARE PRECISION 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
COMMUNICATION PORTS RS 232 communication port on hand control, Aux
TRACKING RATES Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Features of Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope 11068
  • 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 3 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 39 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
Package Contents
  • Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope 11068
  • finderscope
  • Ultra sturdy steel tripod
  • CD ROM 39 The Sky Astronomy Software
  • 25 mm Eyepiece

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