NexStar
6 SE Telescope Package
Only $1485.00 & S&H
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NexStar 6 SE
item no. 11068
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Wedge, NexStar 6SE
item no. 93658
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Eyepiece & Filter Kit
1.25 in item no. 94303
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VSP (Vibration
Suppression Pads) item no.
93503
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Solar Filter (for
NexStar 6SE) item no.
94236
NexStar 6 SE
item no. 11068
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.
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, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our
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 our NexRemote software that allows
you to operate your telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over $100
included free with your NexStar SE!
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and
expanded information on over 200 objects
- 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
- 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
- Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral
hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the
optical tube
- Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory
tray for no-tool setup
- Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and
accurately locating objects
- DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Sturdy computerized altazimuth mount
- 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
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during
use
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand
Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position
when observing objects that are high in the sky
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable
included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93963)
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OPTICAL
DESIGN: |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
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APERTURE:
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150 mm
(5.91 in) |
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FOCAL
LENGTH: |
1500 mm
(59.06 in) |
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FOCAL
RATIO: |
10 |
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FINDERSCOPE:
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StarPointer |
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MOUNT:
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Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
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DOVETAIL
COMPATIBILITY: |
Quick Release Tube Clamp |
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OPTICAL
TUBE: |
Aluminum |
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EYEPIECE 1:
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25 mm
(0.98 in) |
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MAGNIFICATION 1: |
60 x |
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STAR
DIAGONAL: |
1.25" |
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CD ROM:
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NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1 |
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TRIPOD:
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Steel leg |
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POWER
SUPPLY: |
8-AA batteries (not included) |
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HIGHEST
USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: |
354 x |
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LOWEST
USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: |
21 x |
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LIMITING
STELLAR MAGNITUDE: |
13.4 |
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RESOLUTION:
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0.92 arc seconds |
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RESOLVING
POWER: |
0.77 arc seconds |
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LIGHT
GATHERING POWER: |
459 x |
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ANGULAR
FIELD OF VIEW: |
0.83 ° |
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LINEAR
FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): |
43.8 ft
(13.35 m) |
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OPTICAL
COATINGS: |
StarBright XLT Coatings |
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SECONDARY
MIRROR OBSTRUCTION: |
2.2 in
(55.88 mm) |
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SECONDARY
MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA: |
14 % |
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SECONDARY
MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER: |
37 % |
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OPTICAL
TUBE LENGTH: |
16 in
(406.4 mm) |
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TELESCOPE
WEIGHT: |
21 lb
(9.53 kg) |
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TRIPOD AND
MOUNT WEIGHT: |
9 lb
(4.08 kg) |
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MOTOR
DRIVE: |
Integrated D.C. Electronics |
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COMPUTER
HAND CONTROL: |
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal
Display w/ 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
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SLEW
SPEEDS: |
Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec,
64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x |
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TRACKING
MODES: |
Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South |
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ALIGNMENT
PROCEDURES: |
SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align,
2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align |
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DATABASE:
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40,000+ objects |
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SOFTWARE
PRECISION: |
24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations |
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COMMUNICATION PORTS: |
RS-232 communication port on hand control,
Aux |
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TRACKING
RATES: |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Wedge, NexStar 6SE
item no. 93658
Upgrade your NexStar 6SE and 8SE with this wedge for long exposure
astrophotography. With built-in azimuth and altitude adjustment controls for
easy polar alignment, this wedge has a 25-90° latitude range.
Used on either NexStar 6SE or NexStar 8SE, it weighs 8 lbs.
Also works with NexStar 5i or NexStar 8i telescopes.
Eyepiece & Filter
Kit 1.25 in item no. 94303
The Eyepiece and Filter Kit (#94303) contains:
• Five Superior Grade Plössl Eyepieces - 1.25” — 4-element
design with a 52° AFOV (32mm has 44° ) — Superb color resolution, edge
sharpness and clarity. All eyepieces are fully multi-coated for maximum
contrast and resolution. Supplied are a 4mm,6mm, 9mm, 15mm, and 32mm.
• Barlow Lens - 2x 1.25”— Compliments the Plössl eyepieces
in this kit and gives you a total of ten power combinations. High grade glass
optics with fully multicoated lenses are used so there is no degradation of
image.
• Six Colored Eyepiece(Lunar & Planetary) Filters - 1.25” —
Included are Kodak Wratten #12, #21, #25, #56, #58A, and #80A. Since you have
all the eyepieces necessary to study the planets and moon in detail, these
filters will greatly enhance your enjoyment of our solar system.
• Moon Filter - 1.25” — A neutral density filter which
allows you maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter
phases.
• Aluminum Carrying Case — This sturdy and well-built case
fits all of the above items in the die-cut foam interior and has room for
additional accessories.
VSP (Vibration
Suppression Pads) item no.
93503
Telescope and spotting scope vibration is caused by windy
conditions, an unsteady mount or tripod or even an accidental bump to the
instrument, and results in reduced image quality.
Celestron’s set of three Vibration Suppression Pads will
reduce vibration time by almost 100% and decrease vibration amplitude. The
pads fit between the bottom of the tripod legs and the ground, a simple and
functional solution to the problem of image disturbance.
They work on any surface: grass, dirt, concrete, asphalt,
wood, etc., for both telescopes and spotting scopes.
Solar Filter (for
NexStar 6SE) item no. 94236
Celestron Solar Filters are made with Baader Astro Solar™
Safety Film. Far superior than any existing glass, Mylar or polymer filters,
they lead to brighter, sharper, and higher contrast images.
Enter the new millennium with the finest solar filters
available. Astro Solar™ Safety Film is clear and homogenous and attains the
optical performance of high quality plane-parallel glass filters—it is
diffraction limited! Double-sided metal coatings have uniform density and good
color balance across the entire field ensuring razor sharp images from edge to
edge.
The Sun appears in its “real ”color —neutral white, not blue
or orange, and the sky adjacent to the solar limb is jet black.
You can see detail in sunspots, bright faculae near the limb
and the mottled areas known as granules with these filters. The Sun offers
constant changes and will keep your observing interesting and fun. Even small
aperture telescopes can enjoy features of the Sun.
The Astro Solar™ film is completely safe and durable (won‘t
break like glass if dropped). Its rating is ND-5 which means that the film
transmits 1/100,000 of visible light (.001%) while reflecting (blocking)
99.999%of unwanted light. The film absorbs all ultraviolet rays while coating
reflects infrared light rendering both absolutely harmless. For added
assurance, Baader Astro Solar™ film has been declared safe for direct solar
viewing by the German National Bureau of Standards for eye safety.