Model

Brand

CELESTRON

Model

NexStar 130 SLT

Details

Type

Telescope

Specifications

Optical Design : Reflector
GPS : Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory
Weight : 18 lbs. (8.16 kg)
Aperture : 130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length : 650 mm (25.59 in)
Focal Ratio : 5
Finderscope : StarPointer
Mount : Motorized Altazimuth
Eyepiece 1 : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1 : 26 x
Eyepiece 2 : 9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification 2 : 72 x
Accessory Tray : No Tool, Quick release
Tripod : Steel
CD ROM : "The Sky" Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
Highest Useful Magnification : 307 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh) : 1.07 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes) : 0.89 arcsec
Photographic Resolution : 400 line/mm
Light Gathering Power : 345 x
Angular Field of View : 1.7 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) : 91 ft (27.74 m)
Optical Coatings : Aluminum
Secondary Mirror Obstruction : 1.7 in (43.18 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area : 11 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter : 33.2 %
Computer Hand Control : Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
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

Color

Multi

Features

Features

General
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
Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

Computerized Mount
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