Thank you very much for review. No advertisement, no "water" just facts and your experience - exactly what I needed. I'm also using those "gold ring" eye pieces, they are doing great even in comparison with expensive one. Also I like Celestron OMNI series eye pieces (32 mm) - they give very sharp and contrast image and still very affordable. Both mentioned eyepieces are a great choice for using with binoviewer.
3:23 Not sure what you meant by "squint" but if it means "close one eye" - I started looking into star gazing only recently, but one of the first things I learnt was that you are not supposed to close the idle eye while observing with the other one.
I bought a Celestron 90 SLT and returned it. I hated the alignment procedure and controls. I live in a white zone and found it difficult to see stars. I then bought a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi and found the SynScan application to run it delightful. I bought a Bresser 102/460 ED refractor to use with it. At 460mm, this optical tube has a very broad field of view, but isn't really big on lunar or planetary work. So, I then bought a Celestron 6se optical tube, which works well on the Star Adventurer mount. It is very good for lunar and planetary work.
For my money, SCTs are the best for the moon and planets due to their long focal lengths, yep. Money no object, a C11 might be the best moon scope of them all. The C14 is godly, but too big for me to handle alone... gotta know your own limits.
@@MikeLikesChannel I am elderly and feeble and cannot handle anything bigger than a 6" SCT. I am thinking of buying a HyperStar 6 v4 and using my SCT for deep sky stuff. Were money no object, I would like to buy the 200" Hale Telescope at Mount Palomar.
Excellent review. Thanks for jargon busting. Too many reviews left me with more questions by not explaining what things meant but this is ideal!! Looking like I may go with a 6" but between this and the Evolution same size what's your opinion?
Hi James, I think if you're talking about the 6" size, I like this model since it's a good value. My hesitation with the Evo is the built in lithium battery. Celestron is keeping quiet about what replacement looks like, if that's even possible... and as we know, all lithium batteries die eventually. The SE relies on external battery packs, which simplifies that issue. Optically they'd be the same, assuming the same aperture. If you're considering the 8" tube, I like the evolution mount better, it handles the weight better than this SE mount does on a 8" optical tube.
what brand of ep is that 6mm? i have the exact same scope. i got it from somebody in facebook market who was moving. she was selling it for $50. it included the stand/mount, a couple of eps, dew shield and a hard plastic case for everything.
Hi, curious Nexstar 5SE or 6SE here in Australia the 6SE will cost an additional $350 AUD (total 1850 AUD) then the 5SE (1500 AUD) but im not sure its worth it for my first telescope???
@@ly8370 yes have done that Multiple nights, I saw a short video on going through utilities to turn the tracker on. Still can’t get it to track on Jupiter anything less than 2 minute I have. The only way I got to stay on anything longer than three minutes if I do a solar Jupiter alignment. The 3 star don’t not stay on the moon long at all. Seen Videos of people saying they get it to stay on planets and the moon to take pictures for more than 30 minutes but no one explain how they did that. There not one video about tracking on UA-cam for celestron se Series.
@@ly8370 yea I have done that Multiple times, the moon or any other planet only last about maybe two minutes I have to readjust the scope. I have seen some videos about going through utilities and put on the tracker I’ve tried that but it won’t stay on, I have seen videos of people saying they have stayed on Jupiter the moon for 30 minutes taking pictures and no one have how they have done that. The only way I can stay on Jupiter from one in five minutes I have to do a solar alignment. Nun I try work. There not one video on UA-cam about how you Activate or turn on the tracker unfortunately.
Sorry to hear this! Gotta say I've been shopping there since the 1990s, first in person in NYC, but lately online. Never had a bad experience. Back in the 90s, they'd literally answer the phone "B&H what's your credit card numbah?!" but still, sorry to hear this.
@@MikeLikesChannel My sister has said something similar as you but that was not my experience. They sent the wrong thing. I returned it and received no feedback as to what they were going to do about sending the right item. I called them and got a hold of someone so out of it and sketchy that I was glad he did not ask any info about me.
Good review, I recently acquired the 6SE OTA, looking forward to trying it out.
Thank you very much for review.
No advertisement, no "water" just facts and your experience - exactly what I needed.
I'm also using those "gold ring" eye pieces, they are doing great even in comparison with expensive one. Also I like Celestron OMNI series eye pieces (32 mm) - they give very sharp and contrast image and still very affordable. Both mentioned eyepieces are a great choice for using with binoviewer.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, followed. I will be purchasing one
Good review. Thanks!
Thank you for the info, I'm not finding a lot of reviews out there on this telescope.
It's weird, right? It's a wonderful setup - and with prices just explosive these days, it's a pretty good deal!
Really useful video, i'm about to buy the 6se.
You'll really enjoy it =)
I like mine too... good size ; not too small, not too large
Nice telescope@!
3:23 Not sure what you meant by "squint" but if it means "close one eye" - I started looking into star gazing only recently, but one of the first things I learnt was that you are not supposed to close the idle eye while observing with the other one.
I bought a Celestron 90 SLT and returned it. I hated the alignment procedure and controls. I live in a white zone and found it difficult to see stars.
I then bought a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi and found the SynScan application to run it delightful. I bought a Bresser 102/460 ED refractor to use with it. At 460mm, this optical tube has a very broad field of view, but isn't really big on lunar or planetary work.
So, I then bought a Celestron 6se optical tube, which works well on the Star Adventurer mount. It is very good for lunar and planetary work.
For my money, SCTs are the best for the moon and planets due to their long focal lengths, yep. Money no object, a C11 might be the best moon scope of them all. The C14 is godly, but too big for me to handle alone... gotta know your own limits.
@@MikeLikesChannel I am elderly and feeble and cannot handle anything bigger than a 6" SCT. I am thinking of buying a HyperStar 6 v4 and using my SCT for deep sky stuff.
Were money no object, I would like to buy the 200" Hale Telescope at Mount Palomar.
Very nice video review.. I just bought my very first telescope, I hope I bought a good one lol..
Are you happy with it?
@@grillbesteck6319 It’s still winter here so haven’t tried it out, I think I got a good one..
@@casper2yall please let me know if you tried it out, also, which one did you buy? :)
Excellent review. Thanks for jargon busting. Too many reviews left me with more questions by not explaining what things meant but this is ideal!! Looking like I may go with a 6" but between this and the Evolution same size what's your opinion?
Hi James, I think if you're talking about the 6" size, I like this model since it's a good value. My hesitation with the Evo is the built in lithium battery. Celestron is keeping quiet about what replacement looks like, if that's even possible... and as we know, all lithium batteries die eventually. The SE relies on external battery packs, which simplifies that issue. Optically they'd be the same, assuming the same aperture. If you're considering the 8" tube, I like the evolution mount better, it handles the weight better than this SE mount does on a 8" optical tube.
what brand of ep is that 6mm? i have the exact same scope. i got it from somebody in facebook market who was moving. she was selling it for $50. it included the stand/mount, a couple of eps, dew shield and a hard plastic case for everything.
It's a generic, "gold line" eye piece... there's many different ones on Amazon, all about the same. $50 for a 6SE is a steal of a deal!
Hi, could you explain how to addapt the bicocularss? Ni ce review
Hi there, so it's a pair of binoviewers with a 1.25" eyepiece connection. They're not strictly speaking binoculars.
Hi, curious Nexstar 5SE or 6SE here in Australia the 6SE will cost an
additional $350 AUD (total 1850 AUD) then the 5SE (1500 AUD) but im not sure its worth it for my
first telescope???
Hey there, the 5SE is a fine scope too! If you have dark enough skies, the difference won’t be that much at all.
Hey mike you mansion tracking. My 6se do not track anything. The moon out of sight in mins. Can you make a video on how to set the tracking . Thanks.
Hi Bullseye, weather has been hazy/humid and rainy down here in Florida. Soon as I get a clear night, I'll see what I can do =)
@@MikeLikesChannel thanks appreciate it.
Have you performed a proper 3-star alignment? This is the most important step, else it won't track the Moon well.
@@ly8370 yes have done that Multiple nights, I saw a short video on going through utilities to turn the tracker on. Still can’t get it to track on Jupiter anything less than 2 minute I have. The only way I got to stay on anything longer than three minutes if I do a solar Jupiter alignment. The 3 star don’t not stay on the moon long at all. Seen Videos of people saying they get it to stay on planets and the moon to take pictures for more than 30 minutes but no one explain how they did that. There not one video about tracking on UA-cam for celestron se Series.
@@ly8370 yea I have done that Multiple times, the moon or any other planet only last about maybe two minutes I have to readjust the scope. I have seen some videos about going through utilities and put on the tracker I’ve tried that but it won’t stay on, I have seen videos of people saying they have stayed on Jupiter the moon for 30 minutes taking pictures and no one have how they have done that. The only way I can stay on Jupiter from one in five minutes I have to do a solar alignment. Nun I try work. There not one video on UA-cam about how you Activate or turn on the tracker unfortunately.
Nice review man, I will buy it soon and it will be the first telescope I buy Do you recommend it
Definitely a great telescope! You will love it!
Is it stable to stand on its own on the table (without tripod)?
You can use it this way, if you happen to have a table outside, sure.
@@MikeLikesChannel Thanks, my 6SE arrived today and indeed it is very stable on the table. No risk of toppling over if the table is perfectly leveled.
Trying to decide between the 6se and 8se in this.
If you’re set on the SE, the 6” fits it better. The 8” does better on the Evo (separately reviewed)
6" vs 8" for 600 bucks more, worth it in your opinion?
Yes -
If you can afford it, yes.... but if you can't, the 6" will do fine... the 8 will just do much better with deep space objects
You mentioned B&H Photo. B&H ripped me off! Rotten customer service too!
Sorry to hear this! Gotta say I've been shopping there since the 1990s, first in person in NYC, but lately online. Never had a bad experience. Back in the 90s, they'd literally answer the phone "B&H what's your credit card numbah?!" but still, sorry to hear this.
@@MikeLikesChannel My sister has said something similar as you but that was not my experience. They sent the wrong thing. I returned it and received no feedback as to what they were going to do about sending the right item. I called them and got a hold of someone so out of it and sketchy that I was glad he did not ask any info about me.
@@lornaz1975 should @ Henry Posner on Twitter. He sorts stuff out really easily.