NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope

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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
“TheSkyX – 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

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new! Read an in-depth review of the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT by Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Observatory

The popularity of our NexStar 114 models inspired us to go bigger! We are proud to introduce NexStar 130 SLT. The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than our 114mm telescope.

And the 130 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand control 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, the NexStar 130 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Our new 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 such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42). Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT’s 5" primary mirror.

Because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.

Additional Information

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 (Compared to human eye)	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
GPS	Optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)

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08/30/2010 - Mars Hoax is Back
12/09/2005 - Sky & Telescope Magazine Names SkyAlign as Hot Product for 2006!

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A. Celestron warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.

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