Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Black, 31145

The NexStar 130 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control that 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, quick release fork arm mount, and accessory tray, the NexStar 130 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes with no tools needed. The 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 using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT's 5" primary mirror. Because of the design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.

Features/Specifications:

Aperture: 130mm; Focal length: 650mm; Compatible with 2" eyepieces, Focal ratio: 5; Focal length of Eyepiece 1/2: 25mm/9mm, Magnification of Eyepiece 1/2: 26x/72x; Finderscope: StarPointer; Mount type: Motorized Altazimuth, Highest/lowest useful magnification: 307x/19x; Light gathering power: 345x, Apparent field of view: 1.7 degrees; Linear field of view (at 1000yds): 91ft, Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter/area: 33 percent/11 percent; Slew speeds: 9 speeds, Tracking rates: Sidereal, solar, lunar; Tracking modes: Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South

Features of Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Newtonian Reflector Telescope:

• Computerized hand control with 4,000+ object database
• SkyAlign - allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
• Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory
• Motorized altazimuth mount and fully computerized hand control
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• U.S. and International city database to easily set your location
• NSOL telescope control software for controlling your telescope via computer
• Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units

Package Contents:

• Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Newtonian Reflector Telescope
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• StarPointer finderscope
• Computerized hand control with 4,000+ object database
• "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software