Celestron NexStar 6SE - Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Dive into the universe with Celestron NexStar 6SE. This telescope provides impressive views of the Moon & planets, along with deep sky objects, while keeping a compact form factor. The 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides impressive views of the solar system.... (Full Description)

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Dive into the universe with Celestron NexStar 6SE. This telescope provides impressive views of the Moon & planets, along with deep sky objects, while keeping a compact form factor. The 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides impressive views of the solar system. Featuring a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) this telescope offers 44% more light gathering than a 5-inch telescope. Furthermore, with 354x Maximum Magnification you’ll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more.

Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Mount! Improve tracking and GoTo accuracy while maintaining alignment when moved manually. While StarBright XLT Optical Coating improves color rendition, contrast, sharpness, resolution, and brightness. Coming with SkyAlign Technology, the NexStar makes a fast and easy alignment process allowing you to align on any 3 bright celestial objects. The included NexStar+ hand control offers a tour of the night sky and allows you to locate planets, galaxies or any of the 40,000 celestial objects in its database.

Tired with head positions? The 6SE comes with 1.25-inch Star diagonal and provides a more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky. While ultra-sturdy steel tripod with an accessory tray makes it easy to keep telescope peripherals within reach. Designed with all the latest features NexStar 6SE provides the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.

11068 Features:

  • 5.91 Inch Aperture (150mm)
  • Computerized w/ 40,000 Accessible Objects
  • 354x Maximum Magnification
  • Focal Length: 1500mm, f/10.0 Focal Ratio
  • StarPointer Finderscope
  • StarBright XLT
  • SkyAlign Technology
    - Allows To Align On Any 3 Bright Celestial Objects
    - Making Fast & Easy Alignment Process
  • Steel Leg Tripod
  • Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Mount


Specifications:

  • Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)
  • Focal Length (mm): 1500 mm (59 in)
  • Focal Ratio: 10
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 60x
  • Finderscope: StarPointer
  • Star Diagonal: 1.25 inch
  • Mount: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
  • Tripod: Steel leg
  • Highest Useful Magnification: 354x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
  • Optical Tube Length: 16 in (406 mm)
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc Sec
  • Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 Arc Sec
  • Light Gathering Power: 459x x
  • Slew Speed (deg): Nine Slew Speeds
  • Database:
    - 40,000 Objects
    - 200 User Defined Programmable Objects
    - Enhanced Information on Over 200 Object
  • Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT Coating
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar & Lunar

Celestron 11068 Includes:
  • E-Lux 25.0mm 1.25" Eyepiece
  • Star Pointer Finderscope
  • Visual Back (1.25")
  • Star Diagonal - 1.25"
  • The Sky CD-ROM Software for Windows
  • NexRemote Control Software CD
  • RS-232 to Serial Port Cable - for GPS 16 Accessory

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