Celestron 31145 NexStar 130SLT Portable Computerised Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Quick release Fork arm Mount, Accessory Tray and 'Starry Night' Special Edition Software, Grey

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Celestron Nexstar 130 Slt Telescope. Explore the universe effortlessly with the Celestron NexStar 130SLT. A customer favorite, this computerized telescope features a high-quality 130mm Newtonian reflector for stunning views of planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects. The revolutionary SkyAlign system lets you start observing in minutes with a simple, no-tool setup. Just point to three bright objects, and the NexStar+ hand control will automatically find and track over 40.000 celestial targets for you. Perfect for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike, it’s your portable gateway to the stars. Celestron's innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favorite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerized interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount.This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 130mm Newtonian Reflector optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories.The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 130SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.Your NexStar 130SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observations.Accessories Included:- Your telescope includes a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The StarPointer™ red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.Features:- High quality 130mm Newtonian Reflector- Fully computerized Altazimuth mount- StarPointer™ red-dot 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- Perfect for celestial observingSpecifications:Optical Tube Info: - Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector- Aperture: 130mm (5.12´´)- Focal Length: 650mm (26´´)- Focal Ratio: f/5- Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98´´)- Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 26x- Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (0.35´´)- Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 72x- Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope- Star Diagonal: N/A- Optical Tube: Aluminum- Highest Useful Magnification: 307x- Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds- Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arc seconds- Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 345x- Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 43mm (1.7´´)- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 33%- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 11%- Optical Coatings: Aluminum- Optical Tube Length: 635mm (25´´)- Optical Tube Diameter: 165.1mm (6.5´´)- Optical Tube Weight: 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)- Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail barMount Info: - Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm- Instrument load capacity: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)- Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 762mm - 1270mm (30´´ - 50´´)- Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25´´) Stainless steel- Mount Head Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg)- Accessory Tray: Yes- Tripod Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg)- Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar- Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South- Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate- Number of Auxiliary Ports: 1x AUX Port and| 1x hand control Port (hand control can use either Port)- USB Port: Yes, Input on hand control- Motor Drive: DC Servo Motor- Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align- Computerized Hand Control: 1 Hand Control Port and 1 AUX Port- NexStar+ Database: Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects- Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App- Total Kit Weight: TBDIncluded:- Optical Tube- Single Fork Arm Mount and tripod- Accessory Tray- NexStar+ Hand Control- 20mm and 9mm eyepiece- StarPointer™ red dot finderscope- 1.25´´ Star DiagonalSolar Warning:- Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.Technologies:- Computerized AltAzimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod.NexStar+ Hand Control – This computerized hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The NexStar+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the NexStar+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location.- SkyAlign Technology – Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerized telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don't need to know the names of the stars—you can even pick the Moon or bright planets! For more information about our SkyAlign technology, visit here.- Power– Go anywhere! Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations—it's powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a PowerTank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately). tradeinn Trekkinn

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COMPUTERISED STAR LOCATING TELESCOPE: The Celestron NexStar 130SLT is a computerised telescope that offers a database of more than 40,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope locates your object with pinpoint accuracy and tracks it. Compatible with 2 inch eyepieces COMPACT AND PORTABLE: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is ideal for weekend camping trips or excursions to dark sky sites. Its compact form factor makes it easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR OPTICAL DESIGN: The NexStar 130SLT is the largest in the SLT family. The 130mm aperture gathers enough light to see our Solar System and beyond. View Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and the Moon in brilliant detail FAST SETUP WITH SKYALIGN: Celestron’s proprietary SkyAlign procedure has you ready to observe in minutes. Simply centre any three bright objects in the eyepiece and the NexStar SLT aligns to the night sky, ready to locate thousands of objects BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: The NexStar 130SLT Computerised Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation

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Spot Jupiter's moons or Saturn's rings with this Celestron NexStar telescope. With two eyepieces in the box, you can get up to 307 x magnification and clearly see the beautiful stars that surround our Earth. The computerised AltAzimuth mount lets you track and zero in on your target with ease, even if thjey appear suddenly. And its NexStar+ hand control makes things even easier. You can switch to any of 40,000 celestial object with the push of a button. SkyAlign uses triangulation alignment to even help you find objects you don't know the names of. Good to know- With the StarPointer red dot finderscope, you can use this to spot rare birds during the day- Its coated glass optics give you better light transmission - clearly see every detail of Jupiter's moons - Keep your lenses and other essentials handy - its accessory tray has got space for all that- Because it's compatible with Celestron accessories like StarSense AutoAlign, this can grow with your exploration ambitions