Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

The NexStar 130 SLT has 130mm optics with 30% more light-gathering power than a 114mm telescope and the easy to use goto system with SkyAlign technology. The highly regarded 130 SLT, 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 in the onboard database. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 114 SLT 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.

Features:

• Compatible with 2" eyepieces
• High quality 130mm reflector
• 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
• Two eyepieces (9mm & 25mm) included
• 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
• WiFi :Optional SkyPortal Wi-Fi Adapter

Specifications:

• OPTICAL DESIGN: Newtonian Reflector
• GPS: Optional GPS Accessory
• WEIGHT: 18 lb (8.16 kg)
• APERTURE: 130 mm
• FOCAL LENGTH: 650 mm
• FOCAL RATIO: 5
• FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer
• MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth
• EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm
• MAGNIFICATION 1: 26 x
• EYEPIECE 2: 9 mm
• MAGNIFICATION 2: 72.22 x
• ACCESSORY TRAY: No Tool, Quick release
• TRIPOD: Steel
• HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 306 x
• LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 13.1
• RESOLUTION: 1.06 arc seconds
• RESOLVING POWER: 0.89 arc seconds
• PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION: 400 line/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
• SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION: 1.7 in (43.18 mm)
• SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA: 12 %
• SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER: 34 %
• COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
• SLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
• TRACKING RATES: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• TRACKING MODES: Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
• ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align