NEW Celestron NexStar 6 SE GoTo Telescope Photo/Visual Start Price USD 995.00 Current Price USD 995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Damascus, Maryland See more about 'NEW Celestron NexStar 6 SE GoTo Telescope Photo/Visual' Description handtohand store Technical Questions? Shipping Questions?  Call before bidding Toll Free 1-866-726-7371 or email through ebay or astroguy@handsonoptics.com     NEW Celestron NexStar 6 SE GoTo Telescope Check out my other items! FEATURES   General 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 Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup 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 Computerized 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 star; 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 CN16 GPS Accessory (93963)   DESCRIPTION      TOP Portability and serious performance come together in the NexStar 6 SE. 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 6 SE features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 44% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.The NexStar 6 SE 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.Plug the optional CN-16 GPS Accessory into NexStar's auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly quick and easy alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 6 SE isn’t one of them.In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, our superior StarBright XLT coatings, our revolutionary SkyAlign™ telescope alignment software and much more.Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features, or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky, a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.Every NexStar SE 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. In addition, you receive our NexRemote software that allows you to operate your telescope via your PC. Software package valued at over $100 included free with your NexStar SE!   SPECIFICATIONS   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: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x TRACKING MODES Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align DATABASE 40,000+ objects SOFTWARE PRECISION 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations COMMUNICATION PORTS RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux TRACKING RATES Sidereal, Solar and Lunar         Hands on Optics Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or FAX (301) 482-1779 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run by Astronomers and Birders for Amateur Astronomers and Birders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Who are we ? Hands on  Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house.  Warranty problem, call us first.     Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned professional. For questions on anything se sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com     Warranty & Condition       Hands on Optics is an authorized dealer for ALL the items it sells. All items offered on eBay are NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY unless otherwise clearly noted.          Hands on Optics does open and TEST many of the new items in stock. This testing may be at additional cost to all except eBay bidders. The item is tested, a signed certification is included with the item and resealed.  For questions on this service, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics does sell from time to time floor models or show items and state so clearly in our auctions. All these items are discounted and have a NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY         Hands on Optics is one of the largest used telescope and accessories dealer in the USA. All items offered on eBay are used are clearly noted and sold as is.  A complete list of over 400 items is available on our commercial webpage.   Shipping  Information       Ship within 2 business days after payment is cleared.          Hands on Optics ships by USPS, Federal Express and DHL, our choice unless otherwise directed by the customer.  For special handling issues or questions, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics will ship to the USA and Canada, we accept PayPal only and only to the bidders confirmed PayPal address.  Foreign buyers are responsible for their customs tax & brokerage fees.         APO address welcome.         Local Pick is welcome   Payment Information We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Money Order and check.   Paypal e-check normally takes 5 business days to clear. Certified checks take 7 business days to clear. 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