Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope

Details

Designed to be an affordable entry level to mid-level computerized GoTo telescope, the NexStar SLT refractors, reflectors, and Maks are available in the most popular sizes and are loaded with valuable design features. With preassembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods and quick release fork arms and tubes, NexStar SLT telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes – with no tools required! You can see details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, Saturn with its rings plainly visible and much more! Most NexStar SLTs also make excellent land-based spotting telescopes.

NexStar 127SLT - General Features

* High quality 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain

* Fully computerized Altazimuth mount

* StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects

* Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up

* Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included

* Good for terrestrial and celestial observing

* Includes CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky map

NexStar 127SLT - Computerized Mount Features

* Proven NexStar computer control technology

* Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects

* SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process

* Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet

* Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use

* Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory

* Includes NSOL telescope control software for basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional RS-232 cable)

* Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer

Technical Specifications and Dimensions:

Optical Design	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Weight	18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Aperture	127 mm (5 in)
Focal Length	1500 mm (59.06 in)
Focal Ratio	11.81
Finderscope	StarPointer
Mount	Motorized Altazimuth
Eyepiece 1	25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1	60 x
Eyepiece 2	9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification 2	167 x
Star Diagonal	1.25
Accessory Tray	No Tool, Quick release
Tripod	Steel
CD ROM	The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
Highest Useful Magnification	300 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.1 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes)	0.91 arcsec
Light Gathering Power	329 x
Angular Field of View	0.83 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	44 ft (13.41 m)
Optical Coatings	Fully-Coated
Computer Hand Control	Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
Slew Speeds	Nine slew speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align (does not include USB connection)
Database	4,000 Object Database
Warranty	2 year manufacturer's warranty