Celestron C6-A-XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly 6 Inch SCT OTA with StarBright XLT Coatings

Product Description

The Celestron C6-A-XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly is a highly portable and versatile 6-inch telescope designed for both beginners and experienced astronomers. Its Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design combines a corrector plate, spherical primary mirror, and secondary mirror to deliver sharp, well-corrected images in a compact tube.

With a 150mm aperture and 1500mm focal length, the C6-A-XLT provides excellent performance for planetary observation, lunar detail, and bright deep-sky objects such as star clusters and nebulae. Its f/10 focal ratio makes it especially suitable for high-magnification viewing and entry-level astrophotography.

The inclusion of StarBright XLT coatings enhances light transmission and contrast, producing brighter and more detailed images across the visual spectrum. Despite its power, the OTA remains lightweight and travel-friendly, making it an excellent choice for portable astrophotography setups and grab-and-go observing systems.

Specifications

• Model: Celestron C6-A-XLT OTA
• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT)
• Aperture: 6 inches (150mm)
• Focal Length: 1500mm
• Focal Ratio: f/10
• Telescope Type: Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
• Optical Coating: StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
• Usage: Planetary imaging, lunar observation, deep-sky visual astronomy
• Compatibility: Equatorial and alt-az mounts (Vixen-style dovetail)
• Focus System: Primary mirror focusing system
• Construction: Aluminum optical tube

What’s Inside the Box

• 1 × Celestron C6-A-XLT Optical Tube Assembly
• 1 × CG-5 / Vixen-style Dovetail Bar
• 1 × 6×30 Optical Finderscope
• 1 × 25mm Eyepiece
• 1 × 1.25″ Star Diagonal
• 1 × Visual Back Adapter
• 1 × Instruction Manual
• 1 × Original Packaging Box