Spent quite a bit of time working out the exact package I wanted, and the SE6 ticked all the boxes but was too pricey in Sydney (about double the cost). I was a bit nervous about shipping it such a long way but B&H managed to get it to me in just 4 days and it didn't even need collimation on...

Good choice, Excellent view.

I've been researching telescopes for about 18 months now, after playing with a Celestron Powerseeker 127eq. I finally settled on the Nexstar 6SE, and got it on sale during the holidays in 2016. If you've also done some research, all of the telescope options can make your head spin.

I actually bought this telescope to continue my love of astronomy, I have had mine about 6 - 8 months and despite the weather being very overcast and cloudy at times, you can do some daylight as well as night observations.

If you are serious about getting into astronomy, this is the best Nexstar to get, and the best overall in my opinion.

Portable; easy to align; does not require much regular maintenance

Chews through batteries and not the best at viewing deep space objects

I was able to see two atmospheric bands of Jupiter with some difficulty (I used several lenses and verified the collimation) and the Orion Nebula was very faint smudge. I expected more from the telescope of the year.

Accurate; Compact; Easy to Use

Difficult To Focus; Poor Lens Quality

Great scope, however the price appears to be anticipating our Canadian dollar continuing to fall against the American. Local pricing can be found at less than $800

Amazing Price! Saw this telescope in a retail store for $500 more. So glad I checked online and saved myself the money. It really does do everything it says, and more! I went out with my astronomy group and one of the members said "it's got great optics".

This is a fantastic telescope have not got to use much cause of the cold and cloudy weather but have got some great pictures of the moon in the day time and the night time and some good Jupiter pictures also I would so recommend this line to anyone looking for a very easy and fun telescope

Accurate; Compact; Easy to Use; Quality Lenses; Strong Construction

Heavy

To take pictures of the sky. I have yet to use it since it wasn't sent with any lenses. It feels like it is made in a superior way. Not the type of telescope for beginners. I have yet to get it up and running since I am still waiting on parts.