Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope

{Description}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

{Specification}
Optical Design
Newtonian Reflector

Aperture (mm)
130 mm (5.12 in)

Focal Length
650 mm (26 in)

Focal Ratio
5

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)
25 mm (0.98 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 1
26 x

Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm)
9 mm (0.35 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 2
72 x

Finderscope
StarPointer

Mount Type
Motorized Altazimuth

Accessory Tray
No Tool, Quick release

Tripod
Steel

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

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
345 x

Apparent Field of View
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

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)

Warranty
2-year Telescope Warranty