11068 NexStar 6SE Computerised Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Fully Automated Mount, SkyAlign Technology and XLT Coating, Black/Orange

Only used a couple of times up to now lots of cloudy sky. When it was possible great view of the moon and Saturn. Takes some setting up and quite heavy to handle. Depending were you are can be used connected to electric or on batteries. Up to now very pleased with this purchase.

Great scope. But started wishing I had the 8SE from about day 2. The 8 inch just has that much more light gathering power. However, quality for money, the 6SE is excellent and I have had no problems with it. I opted for an AC adapter and a long line extension cord, as I did not find the 8 AA battery compartment offered sufficient amperage to drive the scope smoothly. You definitely need a constant 3-5 amps to drive it well. If you are going to add any more accessories, then maybe more. I also bought one of those PowerPak battery units, but failed to follow the instructions and left it off charge for months without a recharge and since it is the old NI-H type battery, if you don't charge it, it loses its ability to take a charge. Expensive mistake. The optics are crystal clear and the go to finder is great, once you get the settings right. I did not switch on the Daylight Savings Time setting correctly and so my scope was always pointing about 15 degrees wrong. Took me a while to figure out what I had done wrong. When I got it right, it pointed very close to what I was expecting to see. Some recentering was required, maybe 2-3 degrees, but this was also perhaps because I didnt bother to level it 100% at the start of a session. Love this scope, but if you can afford it, go for the 8 inch. One thing though, the scope is sizable to carry, even out to the yard, and the 8 inch will be even harder to lug around. Get a good case if you are transporting it. Worth the money.

The good points: Compact and easily portable, good quality optics, and the GoTo technology allows you to find lots of objects easily in an observing session. I like the Nextour software that comes with it, which allows you to compile your own tours of the sky. I have made five lists of objects from the Messier + Caldwell catalogues, one for each season and one for circumpolar objects, sorted into a convenient sequence. Bad points: There is a lot to learn to get the most out of your scope, although getting started is not difficult, but the instructions are not particularly clear. In the NexRemote software there is nothing to tell you how to get your tour into the scope (you need to right click). The remote control cannot be placed in a convenient position when in use, a bracket to hold it would be handy (such things are available in the USA). The time has to be put in at the start of every session because there is no inbuilt clock, which is a surprising omission. In conclusion, although Celestron should have put more thought into making it easy to use, it is great fun to use and gives sharp images, without the hard work of searching for dim objects. Recommended.

The Celestron Nexstar 6SE is my very first telescope and though I enjoy astronomy, I do not know anything about telescopes. Therefore I have had to learn fast which has now enabled me to know the basics about this telescope. Size and weight - it’s pretty big and it’s heavy. With the stainless steel tripod it must be close to 20kg. Scope and eyepiece - the telescope has a maximum magnification of 354x but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be able to use it at it’s full capability off the bat (as I eventually discovered). The eyepiece it comes with gives you 60x magnification and in order to increase this, you’ll need to invest in other eyepieces. Mars, Saturn and Jupiter are visible with the naked eye where I live but the eyepiece available isn’t powerful enough to make out any of the distinct features on these planets - except you can just about make out Saturn’s rings. The scope also comes with a red dot finder and it is vital that this is aligned perfectly with the scope. I suggest using the moon as a target to help you do this as it worked for me. Handset and power - the handset is a very useful feature of the telescope. After entering basic details like location, time and date the database will present you with celestial sights which are available to see from where you are. The handset also enables you to control the scope, moving it in any direction as needed. To power the telescope you need either 8AA batteries or a power adapter (fortunately I had one lying around at home, which works). Conclusion - overall this is a good telescope which I am still learning about but it has the features and capabilities for some great long term observing.

Waited over six weeks for clear skies and tonight was the night. In addition I have the Celestron power supply and dew shield, Telrad finder, and wide screen eyepiece. I used the Auto Two Star Align which took a couple of minutes to set up, asked it to find M31 and straight away the Andromeda Galaxy was there. Unbelievable, just enter what you want to see and if its above the horizon this thing will find it. I have other stuff and am impressed with the optics, which gave a clear view of Mars. All I need now are the fingerless gloves I've just ordered, coldest night of the year!

Package delivered with no damage, but a couple of bits were loose inside the boxes. Overall good scope with quick setup if you are familiar with scopes. Definitely recommend an adapter instead of battery supply. Not too heavy to move around.

Ultra outdated software!!!!! Con 😒

Spot on

I bought the 6SE through Amazon and also bought the Celestron lense/filter collection and the AC adapter. Everything arrived on time and intact, despite UPS's best attempts to damage the telescope box. Kudos to Celestron for their packaging. Collimation was perfect right out of the box and didn't need adjustment. I've used the scope on virtually every clear night for the last month and am very impressed. Sky Align is a breeze. The only times it has failed I either forgot to enter the correct date or time. After that it is a matter of finding 3 bright objects in the night sky and centering them in your eyepiece. HINT: I use the 27mm eyepiece to initially find each object (after using the finder scope) and then add the 2X Barlow to more accurately center the object. I usually pick some star in the Big Dipper, Capella, and for the time being Jupiter as my alignment objects. Works every time I input the right info. There is a bit of a learning curve so don't expect the unit to bend to your will until you've learned the system. The 'Identify' feature is great for a newbie astronomer like me: Point at the object and NextStar tells you what it is. I've spent a lot of time viewing Jupiter and images of it and the 4 visible moons are clear and crisp using the provided 27mm eyepiece as well as the 9mm and 15mm eyepieces I purchased separately, all 3 alone and with the 2X Barlow. Tracking is not all that accurate unless you sync to the object (in the 'Align' menu. Then it is much better. A list of Strengths and Weaknesses as I see it: Strengths: 1. The price and low cost of accessories. 2. The clear images. 3. Ease of setup and alignment. 4. Portability of the SC design. Weakness: 1. The provided level is junk. I use a 4" builders bull's eye level for much better accuracy. 2. You must remove the telescope from the tripod for leveling. Leveling with the scope attached to the tripod produces an error of approximately 1.5 degrees. In that respect it would have been nice if Celestron built an accurate level rather than the logo into the base. 3. The AC adapter turns with the scope so it is possible to unplug it or entwine your tripod during a night's viewing. If you unplug you lose your alignment, so always have batteries installed even if you use the AC adapter. A nice future upgrade would be to install the plug for the adapter in the non moving part of the base. It merely requires 2 contacts on 2 spiral tracks between the movable and stationary parts of the base. 4. Unless you use the Sync option, alignment seems to deteriorate over the course of a couple of hours. I am careful with the initial alignment as detailed above so I do not think that is the problem, rather something in the software. This is evidenced over the course of an evening by slewing back to an object (Jupiter in my case) using the GOTO Planet on the keypad. Over a period of time each return is farther to the left of center and lower in the field of view. 5. Keeps me outside on cold nights exploring the skies rather than inside by the fire. Still a 5-star product I am very happy with.

La serie Nexstar SE ha sido reconocida por muchos años por su excelente relación calidad - precio, y el modelo 6SE no es la excepción. Los materiales de construcción son de la mejor calidad, y destaca la firmeza del tripe para mantener al tubo óptico con la menor vibración posible. La curva de aprendizaje es aceptable incluso para un principiante, sin embargo yo lo colocaría en una categoria intermedia. La ventaja en este sentido es que el 6SE es uno de los telescopios más usados, por tanto existe mucha información y experiencias compartidas en línea. La óptica Schmidt - Cassegrain lo hace un excelente telescopio para observaciones planetarias, lunares y solares (con el filtro apropiado). Sin embargo, también da resultados aceptables con objetos de espacio profundo brillantes y de tamaño angular pequeño (nebulosas planetarias, cúmulos globulares, y algunas galaxias). Finalmente el tamaño del tubo óptico es un excelente equilibrio entre apertura y potabilidad, ofreciendo una buena capacidad de acumulación de luz, sin incrementar demasiado el peso y volumen para transportarlo con facilidad. En pocas palabras, difícilmente te puedes arrepentir de invertir en este telescopio. Cielos despejados!

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Versatility and ease of operation make this a great choice for regular viewers. Accessorizing for astrophotography is easy with this configuration. The sturdy tripod and goto mount ensure reluable and clear viewing.

Its very good choice