Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location Telescope
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The Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location Telescope is an innovative Telescope that has a user-friendly computerized interface.
The Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location Telescope is an innovative Telescope that 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.
Key Features
- High-quality 130mm Newtonian Reflector
- Fully computerized Altazimuth Mount
- StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release fork arm Mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for quick, no-tool setup
- Sturdy, stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
- Perfect for celestial observing
- BONUS Starry Night Special Edition Astronomy Software download with a 36,000-object database, printable sky maps, and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
This Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location 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 the fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes.
This makes the Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location Telescope your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.
Your Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location Telescope 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 observations.
Mount & Technologies
Computerized AltAzimuth Mount
The Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location 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.
The Mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod.
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.
Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature, and the NexStar+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location.
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.
You don't need to know the names of the starsyou can even pick the moon or bright planets!
For more information about our SkyAlign technology, visit here.
Power Go anywhere!
Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locationsit's powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) 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.
You may also power your Telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately).
Accessories Included
Your Celestron NexStar 130SLT Star Location 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.
Starry Night Software
Your purchase includes a FREE download of Celestron's Starry Night.
This powerful software will help you learn about the night sky, and celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session.
Celestron Starry Night is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
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