Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope GENERAL FEATURES • 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope • 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 • “ TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10, 000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images COMPUTERISED MOUNT FEATURES • Proven NexStar computer control technology • 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 lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar systems objects and asterisms • Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features • NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer • GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory ( 93969) Specification OPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain APERTURE: 150 mm ( 5.91 in) FOCAL LENGTH: 1500 mm ( 59.06 in) FOCAL RATIO: 10 FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer MOUNT: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth DOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY: Quick Release Tube Clamp OPTICAL TUBE: Aluminum EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm ( 0.98 in) MAGNIFICATION 1: 60 x STAR DIAGONAL: 1.25" CD ROM: NexRemote V1.6.14 & The Sky L1 TRIPOD: Steel leg 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: Nine slew speeds