--- product_id: 52547197 title: "NexStar 6SE" brand: "celestron" price: "SAR 9723" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52547197-nexstar-6se store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 6-inch aperture for stunning clarity SkyAlign tech for 3-step quick setup 40,000+ object database GoTo mount NexStar 6SE **Brand:** celestron **Price:** SAR 9723 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 Own the night sky—where every star is within your reach! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NexStar 6SE by celestron - **How much does it cost?** SAR 9723 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52547197-nexstar-6se) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rapid Setup with SkyAlign:** Align your telescope in minutes using intuitive 3-star alignment technology—spend more time stargazing, less time fiddling. - • **Portable Powerhouse Design:** Compact single fork arm and steel tripod break down easily for transport—take your universe exploration anywhere. - • **Bonus Starry Night Software:** Includes top-rated interactive sky simulation software to enhance your astronomy experience and impress your friends. - • **Effortless Cosmic Navigation:** Fully automated GoTo mount locates and tracks over 40,000 celestial objects with push-button ease—never miss a moment. - • **Stellar Light-Gathering Power:** 6-inch primary mirror captures crisp planetary and deep-sky views, perfect for both beginners and pros. ## Overview The NexStar 6SE by Celestron is a computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope featuring a 6-inch aperture and a patented single fork arm mount. It offers a database of over 40,000 celestial objects with automated GoTo tracking, SkyAlign quick setup, and includes free Starry Night software. Designed for portability and ease of use, it delivers crisp views of planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects, making it ideal for both novice and experienced stargazers. ## Description Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 6SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price.Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21st CenturyIn the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought the hobby of 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.View the Universe’s Most Impressive Celestial ObjectsThe 6SE’s six-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky objects, take your 6SE to a dark-sky site and you’ll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more.Revolutionary Single Fork Arm MountWe know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem 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 give 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 simple and painless, too, 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! Review: Excellent. - 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. Review: Excellent Quality - 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. ## Features - NEXSTAR COMPUTERISED TELESCOPE: The NexStar 6SE computerised telescope features celestron’s iconic orange tube design with updated technology and the latest features for amazing stargazing for beginners and experienced observers - 6-INCH APERTURE: The six-inch primary mirror in this Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for adults and kids to be used together packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our solar system has to offer, while retaining a compact form factor - FULLY-AUTOMATED GOTO MOUNT: Featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, the GoTo mount built into our telescopes for astronomy beginners automatically locates and tracks objects for you - EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND BREAK DOWN: The single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all assemble and break down from separate components for easy transportation, SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready in minutes - BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: The NexStar 6SE Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000GUKTDM | | Best Sellers Rank | 16,687 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 46 in Telescopes | | Brand | Celestron | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | XLT | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 918 Reviews | | Dawes Limit | 0.77 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.5 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Eye piece lens description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 1.7 Degrees | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 415 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234110686 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32D x 26W x 12H centimetres | | Item Weight | 21 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 11068-CGL | | Model Name | NexStar 6SE SCT | | Model Number | 11068 | | Model name | NexStar 6SE SCT | | Mount | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm | | Number of Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 150 Millimetres | | Objective lens diameter | 150 Millimetres | | Optical tube length | 406 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 406 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Fully Automated GoTo Mount with 40,000+ Object Database | | Telescope mount description | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm | | UPC | 050234110686 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Zoom Ratio | 60x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** NexStar 6SE SCT - **Objective lens diameter:** 150 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 406 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 32D x 26W x 12H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm ## Images ![NexStar 6SE - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qvCXdv5uL.jpg) ![NexStar 6SE - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NuXkE5eFL.jpg) ![NexStar 6SE - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QeycLazGL.jpg) ![NexStar 6SE - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u6+Q1mw9L.jpg) ![NexStar 6SE - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-cWa7B39L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am prepared to spend circa £800 but need to know if the software can be used on an iPad. What scope would you recommend.** A: My advice... You will quickly outgrow this scope. Go for a scope on an equatorial mount preferably avx to begin with. With regards to software, stellarium will work on ipad **Q: Ive noticed you need to connect to a computer or laptop, isit compatible with windows 10?** A: You dont 'need' to, but if you are interested i using a webcam etc or laptop based guidance etc you will, but the scope is ok on its own if you have a little knowledge of the night sky to help line it up. **Q: I am looking to purchase one of the Celestron 6SE telescopes but am concerned that there is no expected time that you will have them back in stock?** A: The Celestron Nexstar range come into stock quite often But you got to be quick they do sell fast Would recommend it as the are awesome **Q: Do you have to align these scopes each time you use them?** A: Hi, yes you do. Enter correct time and location then point to 3 bright objects in sky. It’s a little fidgety. You can by an add on which Clips on top of the view finder and plugs in to telescope and simply allows you to point it the sky and it works it all out itself . Take a about 3 mins to align. It’s approx £240 so not cheap but I am going to get one for ours. Cheers M ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. *by D***B on 31 December 2025* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quality *by P***R on 21 January 2012* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great telescope, steep learning curve *by M***K on 6 April 2012* 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope – 6-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube – Fully Automated GoTo Mount with SkyAlign – Ideal for Beginners and Advanced Users – 40,000+ Object Database - Celestron 94303 1.25 inch Eyepiece & Filter Kit - Includes 14 Pieces in Metal Foam-Lined Carry Case, Silver - Celestron 93973 Skyportal WiFi Module, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52547197-nexstar-6se](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52547197-nexstar-6se) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*