Reviews - Celestron NexStar 6SE Special Edition 6in Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope 11068 Reviews - CI-TS-11068-EE

Author: Bobby G from Ann Arbor, MI on May 11, 2013
Pros:  Optics, goto accuracy
Cons:  instructions/setup
Would recommend:  yes

Bobby G wrote:

Great telescope, good optics. The instructions for setup and use are sorely lacking. I had to "intuitively" figure out the "home/starting" position for the unit before the SkyAlign feature would work correctly, otherwise it fails miserably. Alternatively, the two-star align procedure does work well in lieu of SkyAlign.

Author: MPD262 (verified customer) from MISSOULA, MT on Feb 5, 2012
Pros:  GREAT OPTICS, STURDY TRIPOD
Cons:  BATTERY POWER ALMOST USELESS
Would recommend:  yes

MPD262 wrote:

First light - WOW! Great scope, great optics. StarAlign system works as advertised. On clear, calm night, the scope will split Capella A and B with the 25mm eyepiece that comes with the scope. Did a lot of research for a new scope and this one is a no-brainer. Only issue - an AC adapter is a MUST. Batteries wont last long.

Author: opieatc40 from SD on Jun 26, 2011
Pros:  portable, easy to use, good optics
Cons:  user manual could be better, quality of the gear system
Would recommend:  yes

opieatc40 wrote:

To align the telescope you need to hit align then enter. After your city location ID is displayed hit undo then move to a different city then to your city /location again. This is different then what it reads in the manual. Other than this the telescope has decent optics. I would like a better quality gear system to drive the auto find..

Author: petries3 (verified customer) from New Market, MD on Aug 22, 2010
Pros:  Fantastic optics; accurate GOTO and tracking
Cons:  None--No kidding!
Would recommend:  yes

petries3 wrote:

After being a star-hopping amateur for the past 20 years, I reluctantly gave in and purchased a GOTO scope, the Celestron 6SE. I mainly use the two-star alignment method and have experienced 100 accuracy with finding objects nearly, by not quite, centered in an 18mm eyepiece. I spent great care in collimating over two nights, ending with a high power view using Vega near zenith. Got it perfect. Next morning I'm up at 4AM for a look at Jupiter. It was the best view of Jupiter, or any planet, I have even seen! Razor sharp (130x), excellent contrast, it really surprised me. Now granted the seeing was superb that night, but still, I just could not believe the detail in the bands and lack of chromatic aberration. I was buzzing for days after that view!

Author: BSJ (verified customer) from Grand Isle, VT on Jul 29, 2010
Pros:  Work as it should. Pretty quiet too.
Cons:  Needs a power tank or AC power supply.
Would recommend:  yes

BSJ wrote:

Works very well with two star align. Objects are within the view of a 25mm eye piece every time. Easy to set up.

Author: Astrobuff (verified customer) , Amateur Astronomer, from Mtz. GA on Dec 19, 2008
Pros:  Very portable, High quality/good build
Cons:  None yet
Would recommend:  yes

Astrobuff wrote:

I have a large 10" reflecting telescope but I wanted a smaller scope to take with me to various observing sites. So after lots of research I settled on this NexStar 6SE, and I have not been disappointed. It is built very well and is exceptionally stable, Vibrations are dampened quickly. Don't let the appearance fool you, even though it has only one arm instead of the dual arm fork style mount found on some telescopes, it is a very solid build and the sturdiest scope I have looked through. The quality of the optics are exceptional as well. Overall this is a very good product, highly recommended.