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The Celestron C6-A Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly is a versatile 6-inch optical tube designed for both visual observing and astrophotography. Featuring a 1500mm focal length at f/10, this compact aluminum tube delivers superior optical performance through the Schmidt-Cassegrain design paired with Celestron's proprietary StarBright XLT multi-coatings, which maximize light transmission and contrast for detailed views of deep-sky objects, planets, and lunar features. The OTA comes ready to mount with a CG-5 dovetail bar, 1.25" visual back, 25mm eyepiece, 6x30 finderscope, and star diagonal, making it an ideal grab-and-go instrument that balances portability with excellent light-gathering capability.
| Aperture Diameter | 6 mm |
| Model Number | 91010-XLT |
| Light Gathering Advantage | 40% |
| Focal length | 1500 mm |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Included Eyepiece Focal Length | 25 mm |
| Dovetail Type | CG-5 (Vixen-style) |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Included Eyepiece Magnification | 60 |
| Maximum Payload Recommendation | 10 lb |
| Weight | 4.54 lb |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Visual Back Size | 1.25 in |
| Tube Material | Aluminum |