Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope
(Celestron 31145)
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- Australian Celestron Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope
- 650mm Focal Length
- Fully Computerized Altazimuth Mount
- StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope
- Quick-release Fork Arm Mount
- Quick & Easy No-Tool Setup
- Sturdy Tripod
- Includes Accessory Tray
Why buy the Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope
The Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope offers a seamless blend of quality optics and user-friendly technology. With a 130mm Newtonian Reflector, computerized Altazimuth mount, and StarPointer finderscope, it's perfect for celestial observing. The quick setup, including a sturdy tripod and bonus accessories, makes it ideal for impromptu sessions. The NexStar+ Hand Control allows automatic slewing to 40,000 celestial objects, enhanced by SkyAlign Technology for easy alignment. Portable with battery options, it reveals lunar details, planets, and more. Compatible with advanced accessories and featuring free Starry Night Software, this telescope caters to both beginners and growing astronomers, offering a captivating journey into the night sky.
Features
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. 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 stars—you can even pick the Moon or bright planets!
Power
Go anywhere! Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations—it’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 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 centre 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.
Celestron
Celestron has been an optics industry leader for decades, ever since Tom Johnson unveiled the game-changing C8 multi-use telescope. As the world’s number one telescope maker, Celestron employs nearly 100 people worldwide, including a robust product development team at their headquarters in Torrance, California, and their world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology.
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| 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: | 43mm (1.7") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 33% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 11% |
| 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 |
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- Celestron NexStar 130SLT Telescope
- Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- NexStar+ Hand Control
- 20mm and 9mm eyepiece
- StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
- Star Diagonal
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Celestron Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Celestron Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Celestron Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Celestron Australia.
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