Celestron · Updated June 2026
Celestron NexStar 6SE: price & specs
Celestron NexStar 6SE. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: celestron.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Celestron NexStar 6SE is listed at $1199 on celestron.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 10 telescopes (median $430); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 25/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Celestron NexStar 6SE a good buy?
At $1199, the Celestron NexStar 6SE is #9 cheapest of the 10 telescopes we track, where the median is $440. On the spec sheet, its aperture of 150 mm is above the median of the 12, its focal length of 1500 mm is above the median of the 12, and its highest useful magnification of 354 is above the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1199 Regular price $1,199 per celestron.com; sale price $1,049 also observed |
|---|---|
| Brand | Celestron |
| Released | — |
| Type | sct |
| Aperture (mm) | 150 |
| Focal length (mm) | 1500 |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Mount type | computerized |
| Highest useful magnification | 354 |
| Weight (lb) | 28 |
Source: celestron.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by telescopicwatch.com. Re-verified on celestron.com: aperture 150 mm, focal length 1500 mm, f/10, computerized alt-az single fork arm, 28 lb total kit weight, 354x highest useful magnification. Regular price $1,199 with sale price $1,049 on same page.
Is the Celestron NexStar 6SE worth it vs cheaper telescopes?
Celestron NexStar 6SE against its closest cheaper and pricier telescopes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Aperture (mm) | Focal length (mm) | Focal ratio | Mount type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron NexStar 6SE this | $1199 | sct | 150 | 1500 | f/10 | computerized |
| Celestron NexStar 130SLT | $699.95 | reflector | 130 | 650 | f/5 | computerized |
| Celestron NexStar 8SE | $1499 | sct | 203 | 2032 | f/10 | computerized |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Celestron NexStar 6SE cost?
The Celestron NexStar 6SE has a US price of $1199 (Regular price $1,199 per celestron.com; sale price $1,049 also observed), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Celestron NexStar 6SE compare on price?
At $1199, the Celestron NexStar 6SE is #9 cheapest of the 10 telescopes we track, where the median is $440.
What are the Celestron NexStar 6SE's key specs?
Celestron NexStar 6SE (Celestron): type sct, aperture mm 150, focal length mm 1500, focal ratio f/10, mount type computerized. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $1199 at celestron.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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