Celestron 31145 Nexstar SLT Series 130 Slt Telescope

Study Over 4,000 Celestial Objects

The Celestron® NexStar® SLT Series 130 SLT reflector telescope showcases a computerized hand control and a 4000+ object database. With a touch of a button you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an oject, or simply know if a desired object is visible in the sky. It comes equipped with a sturdy steel tripod, a StarPointer® finderscope, software, and more.

Thanks to its pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick release fork arms and tubes, Celestron's NexStar 130 SLT telescope can be set up in a matter of minutes—with no tools required!

General Features

• Compatible with 2" eyepieces
• High quality 130 mm 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
• “The SkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Computerized Mount Features

• 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

Specs:

Optical Design :Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm):130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length (mm):650 mm (26 in)
Focal Ratio:5
Eyepiece 1 (mm):25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1:26 x
Eyepiece 2 (mm):9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification 2:72 x
Finderscope:StarPointer
Mount:Motorized Altazimuth
Accessory Tray:No Tool, Quick release
Tripod:Steel
Weight (lbs):18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Highest Useful Magnification:307 x
Lowest Useful Magnification:19 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh):1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):0.89 arc seconds
Photographic Resolution:400 line/mm
Light Gathering Power:345 x
Angular Field of View (deg):1.7 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds):91 ft (28 m)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:1.7 in (43 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:33 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:11 %
Optical Coatings:Aluminum
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 and EQ South
Alignment Procedures:SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
Computer Hand Control:Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable