Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo
With computerized alt-azimuth movement, the Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo combines a 152mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length and an integrated equatorial tilt wedge.
- 152mm aperture provides 0.76-arcsecond resolution
- 1500mm focal length uses f/9.87 optics
- NexStar SE mount provides computerized movement
- 25mm eyepiece and Starry Night software included
- Integrated wedge supports equatorial alignment
- 12V DC power uses 8x AA batteries
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Description
High-contrast computerized observation begins with the Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo, a 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 1500 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its NexStar SE computerized alt-azimuth mount includes a single-fork arm, built-in equatorial wedge, NexStar+ hand controller, SkyAlign system, StarBright XLT optical coatings, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, steel tripod, and accessory tray for guided lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.
The official configuration provides sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking modes with a 25 mm eyepiece delivering the listed 60x magnification, while the built-in wedge provides an equatorial tracking option for compatible longer-exposure applications. The aluminum Schmidt-Cassegrain tube uses internal focusing and Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, giving the system a broad accessory path for supported observation and imaging configurations.
Key Features of Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines a 152 mm aperture with a 1500 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, NexStar SE motorized control, SkyAlign alignment, built-in equatorial wedge, Fastar compatibility, StarPointer finder, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, and steel tripod.
- 152 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 1500 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Computerized NexStar SE alt-azimuth single-fork mount
- Built-in manual equatorial wedge
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- NexStar+ hand controller and SkyAlign technology
- Fastar and HyperStar compatible tube
- 25 mm eyepiece, finder, diagonal, tripod, and tray
Computerized Lunar and Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated tracking of lunar terrain, planetary surfaces, star clusters, and selected deep-sky targets, with the 1500 mm focal length supporting the long-focus Schmidt-Cassegrain format while the NexStar SE mount provides electronic positioning and the built-in wedge offers the listed equatorial tracking option.
Why Choose Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants a 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized NexStar control, SkyAlign setup, a built-in wedge, Fastar compatibility, long focal length, 25 mm eyepiece, finder, tripod, and star diagonal for guided planetary and deep-sky observation.
- StarBright XLT optics with a 6-inch catadioptric tube
- NexStar computerized mount with SkyAlign and wedge support
- 25 mm eyepiece, diagonal, finder, tripod, tray, and controller included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The official Celestron product information lists a 2-year warranty for this telescope, and buyers should review the current US warranty terms, electronics coverage, hand-controller support, optical coverage, registration requirements, wedge-related conditions, and authorized service process before purchasing this NexStar 6SE system.
Celestron SC 152/1500 NexStar 6 SE GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron NexStar 6SE (11068) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 152 mm (5.98 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/9.87 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 55.88 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
| Resolving Power | 0.76 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.91 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 354x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 22x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Fastar and HyperStar Compatible) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 184 mm x 406.4 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.63 kg (8.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | NexStar SE Computerized Alt-Azimuth Single-Fork Arm Mount with Integrated Manual Equatorial Tilt Wedge |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (60x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), NexStar+ Hand Controller with SkyAlign 40000-Object Database, Steel Tripod with Built-In Wedge, Accessory Tray, Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC via 8x AA batteries or optional external AC-DC adapter |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Automated motorized target alignment and high-contrast solar system exploration, utilizing a 6-inch high-transmission catadioptric barrel with an electronic tracking tracking deck to trace planetary nodes. |
























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