NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope
This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories.
Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favorite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerized interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount.
This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 130mm Newtonian Reflector optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories.
The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 130SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.
Your NexStar 130SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observati
Computerized AltAzimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky.
NexStar+ Hand Control – This computerized hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The NexStar+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars.
SkyAlign Technology – Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerized telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically.
Power– Go anywhere! Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations—it’s powered by 8 AA batteries. or a PowerTank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs.
Accessories Included
Your telescope includes a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The StarPointer™ red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.
NexStar 130SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign, SkyPortal WiFi module, and PowerTank Lithium.
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Specification
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Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector | Parabolic Primary Mirror |
Aperture: | 130mm (5.12″) |
Focal Length: | 650mm (26″) |
Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (0.98″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 26x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 9mm (0.35″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 72x |
Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Star Diagonal: | N/A |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 307x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 19x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13.1 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.07 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 0.89 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 345x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 38mm (1.5″) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 29% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 8.5% |
Optical Coatings: | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Length: | 635mm (25″) |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 165.1mm (6.5″) |
Optical Tube Weight: | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
Instrument load capacity: | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 762mm – 1270mm (30″ – 50″) |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25″) Stainless steel |
Mount Head Weight: | 5 lbs (2.3kg) |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Tripod Weight: | 5 lbs (2.3kg) |
Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds – max speed 3°/second |
Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes: | Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
GPS: | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 saddle plate |
Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 1x AUX Port and| 1x hand control Port (hand control can use either Port) |
Autoguide Port: | No |
USB Port: | Yes, Input on hand control |
Power Requirements: | 12 VDC – 8xAA Batteries (not included) |
Motor Drive: | DC Servo Motor |
Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align |
Periodic Error Correction: | No |
Computerized Hand Control: | 1 Hand Control Port and 1 AUX Port |
NexStar+ Database: | Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight: | TBD |
Included Items: | Optical Tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray NexStar+ Hand Control 20mm and 9mm eyepiece StarPointer™ red dot finderscope Star Diagonal |
Solar Warning | Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. |