Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope
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A computerized telescope that's easy to set up, and easy to love
The Celestron NexStar 6SE is one of the telescopes we recommend most often to families and first-time buyers who want a real telescope, not a toy. Its 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optics show Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud belts and craters on the Moon in sharp detail, and the computerized GoTo mount finds and tracks more than 40,000 objects for you. The whole kit weighs 21 lbs and breaks down into a few pieces that fit in a small car.
The 6SE is on display in our Denver store, so you can see it in person before you buy.
What you'll see
The Moon: craters, mountain ranges and valleys in crisp detail.
Planets: Saturn's rings and, in steady air, the Cassini Division; Jupiter's cloud bands and four largest moons; the phases of Venus; and Mars's polar caps when it's close to Earth.
Deep sky: the Orion Nebula, star clusters like the Hercules Globular Cluster, and bright galaxies such as Andromeda. From a dark site, the Whirlpool Galaxy's spiral structure starts to show.
Set up in minutes with SkyAlign
You don't need to know the night sky to get started. Point the telescope at any three bright stars or planets, press Align, and SkyAlign works out where it's pointing. From then on, choose an object on the NexStar+ hand control and the 6SE slews to it and keeps it centered. The single fork arm mount and steel tripod come apart into separate pieces for easy carrying and quick setup.
What to add for the best views
Power (required): the 6SE runs on 8 AA batteries, which aren't included and run down quickly in cold weather. We recommend the rechargeable PowerTank Lithium LT for observing away from home, or the Celestron 2 amp AC adapter for the backyard.
A higher-power eyepiece: the included 25mm eyepiece gives 60x, which is great for finding and framing objects. Add a 9mm eyepiece for about 167x on the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter: the Celestron Omni 9mm is a great value, and the Celestron X-Cel LX 9mm adds a wider field and more comfortable eye relief.
A Moon filter: the Moon is dazzling through a 6-inch telescope. A variable polarizing filter lets you dim it to a comfortable level and brings out surface detail.
Dew shield: the front corrector plate dews up on humid nights. The Dew Shield DX for 6"–8" SCTs keeps it clear longer.
A case: the Celestron Deluxe Case protects the telescope in storage and on the road.
NexStar 6SE vs. 5SE, 8SE and Evolution 6
NexStar 5SE
NexStar 6SE
NexStar 8SE
NexStar Evolution 6
Aperture
5" (125mm)
6" (150mm)
8" (203mm)
