The Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope is designed to be an affordable entry-level to mid-level computerized GoTo telescope. With pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick release fork arms and tubes, the NexStar 130SLT can be set up in a matter of minutes, with no tools required! See details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, Mars resolved as an orange disc, Jupiter and its four Galilean moons, Saturn with its rings plainly visible, and much more! Experience the versatility and capability of this great little comet hunting scope.

Celestron NexStar 130 SLT 5-inch Reflecting Telescope Features

• A high-quality 130 mm Newtonian reflector telescope on a fully computerized Altazimuth mount.
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects.
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray for quick no-tool set-up.
• Includes CD-ROM with The Sky astronomy software which provides education about the sky and provides printable sky maps.
• Proven NexStar computer control technology with a database that allows the 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 software for the hand control and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet.
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use and an auxiliary port for additional accessories such as a GPS accessory.
• Includes NSOL telescope control software for basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional ).
• Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer.

 Telescope Specs: 

• Telescope Aperture: 5.1 inches.
• Telescope Focal Ratio: f/5.
• Telescope Focal Length: 650 mm.
• Optical Coatings: Aluminum.
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1.
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x.
• Highest Useful Magnification: 307x.
• Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye: 345x.
• Telescope Tripod Included: Yes.
• Telescope Eyepiece(s) Included: Yes - 2 Eyepieces Included.
• Finder Included: Yes - Red Dot Finder Included.
• Focuser Style: Rack & Pinion.
• Focuser Size: 2 inches.
• Focuser Speed: Single Speed.
• Telescope Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth.
• Objects in Telescope Database: 4,000 .
• Telescope Power Source: AA Batteries.
• Telescope Warranty Period: 2 years.

• NexStar 130 mm (5.12-inch) Newtonian Reflector Telescope.
• Focal Ratio: f/5;  Focal Length: 650 mm.
• NexStar Hand Controller Included!
• Computerized NexStar Mount.
• Quick and Easy No-tool Set-up!

• NexStar SLT Newtonian Reflector, 130 mm OTA.
• NexStar Quick-release Computerized Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Mount.
• NexStar Sturdy Tripod with Adjustable Steel Legs.
• NexStar Hand Controller.
• Accessory Tray/ Spreader.
• StarPointer Finderscope/ red dot.
• 1.25-inch Eyepiece 1: 25 mm/ 26x mag.
• 1.25-inch Eyepiece 2: 9 mm/ 72x mag.
• Software on CD ROM: TheSky, First Light.
• 2 Year Telescope Warranty.