Celestron | NexStar 6SE

In brief

• The iconic “orange tube” design of Celestron has been updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• The 6-inch aperture (150 mm) with excellent light-gathering ability offers impressive views of the Moon and planets, as well as deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while maintaining a compact form factor.
• The fully automated GoTo mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
• SkyAlign technology aligns your telescope and gets it ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on three bright objects.
• The unique design of the patented single fork arm and the sturdy steel tripod breaks down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in an easy-to-use system, the NexStar 4SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering stunning views at an economical price.

Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st Century

In the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers.

Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features while staying true to our founder’s intent.

Observe the Most Impressive Celestial Objects in the Universe

The 6-inch primary mirror of the 6SE has sufficient light-gathering capability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: the rings of Saturn, the cloud bands of Jupiter, and the geographical features of the Moon’s surface. When it comes to deep sky objects, take your 6SE to a dark sky site and you’ll see hundreds of stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and much more.

Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Mount

We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created the patented single fork arm mount of the NexStar SE. It’s perfectly portable and allows for quick and easy setup. Plus, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no trouble getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site or setting it up quickly in your backyard.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components gives the NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Aligning your telescope is also simple and painless, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!

Advanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with You

The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.

For planetary imaging, pair your NexStar 6SE with one of our NexImage cameras. Or, experiment with wide-field deep sky astrophotography by replacing the telescope’s secondary mirror with a digital SLR or an astronomical CCD camera with a Fastar/HyperStar lens set. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.