Celestron 11068 6-inch NexStar 6SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Portability and serious performance come together in the NexStar 6SE. 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 6SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 44% more light gathering than a 5-inch telescope. The NexStar 6SE 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.

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, NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable for advanced control of your telescope via computer

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

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