Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope

Details

The NexStar 130SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than the traditional Celestron 114mm telescope.

The NexStar 130SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand control gives you the ability to automatically slew to any of its 4,000+ objects, including over 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 130SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Our new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED, makes aligning a breeze.

View the details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn, the polar ice caps on Mars, the cloud belts on Jupiter or a number of the Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42). Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130SLT’s 5" primary mirror.

Because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.

NexStar 130SLT - General Features

* High quality 130 mm reflector

* Compatible with 2" eyepieces

* High quality 90mm 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

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

NexStar 130SLT - 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	Reflector
Weight	18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Aperture	130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length	650 mm (25.59 in)
Focal Ratio	5
Finderscope	StarPointer
Mount	Motorized Altazimuth
Eyepiece 1	25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1	26 x
Eyepiece 2	9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification 2	72 x
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)	0.89 arcsec
Photographic Resolution	400 lines/mm
Light Gathering Power	345 x
Angular Field of View	1.7 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	91 ft (27.74 m)
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
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)
Warranty	2 year manufacturer's warranty