Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope
Designed as an affordable computerized 'Go-To' telescope, the NexStar 127SLT telescope from Celestron provides an excellent balance of power, performance, and portability. With its computer-automated technology, the SLT is up and running after locating 3 bright celestial objects.
This SLT is a Maksutov-Cassegrain reflector with a 127mm aperture and a focal length of 1500mm. The optical system is fully coated for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy stainless steel tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount.
New and experienced observers will appreciate NexStar 127SLT's comprehensive database of 4000+ objects, along with the customized lists of the most intriguing deep-sky objects, planets, and double stars.
Combining a first-class feature-set with Celestron's legendary optical standards, the 90SLT provides amateur astronomers with a sophisticated and easy-to-use telescope. The computerized hand-control provides simple on-screen instructions that guide the observer through the alignment procedures. Each step, helpful hints, and valuable reference materials are easily accessible to ensure a simple and pleasurable viewing experience.
- NexStar 90SLT Telescope
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- Maksutov-Cassegrain reflector
- Aperture: 127 mm/3.5"
- Focal Length: 1500 mm, f/13.9
- AFOV: 0.83°, LFOV: 44' @ 1000 yd
- Optical system: all-glass, fully coated
- 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 60x, 9.0 mm - 167x
- StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and object location
- Motorized Altazimuth Mount
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- Lightweight computerized altazimuth mount
- Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders
- Fully adjustable sturdy stainless-steel tripod
- Flash upgradeable fully computerized hand control
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Educational astronomy software CD-ROM "The Sky" with printable sky maps
- Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, accessory tray for quick no tool set up
- Hand control and motors are powered by 8 user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
- NSOL telescope control software: provides basic telescope control via computer with optional RS-232 cable
- Computerized hand controller with NexStar computer control offers 4,000 object database and storage for programmable user defined objects
- Tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar. Tracking modes: alt-az, EQ north/south. Slew speeds: 1,2,3°/sec - 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x. Alignment procedures: skyalign, auto 2-star, 1-star, 2-star, solar system.
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Focal Length | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11.81 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Mount Type | Computerized altazimuth |
| Tripod | Stainless steel |
| Resolving Power | Rayleigh: 1.1 arcsec Dawes: 0.91 arcsec |
| Maximum Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Motor | Yes |
| GO-TO Capability | Yes |
| PC Compatible | Yes, via RS-232 cable |
| Power Source | 8 AA batteries |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 18.0 lb / 8.2 kg |
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Pros
- Accurate (4)
- Compact (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4)
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- Accurate
- Compact
- Quality Lenses
Cons
- Unstable at high mag
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope:
Currently look at bright stars & visible planets.
Saw Saturn at 500x(6mm plossi,2x barlow), ran into atmospheric blur/wobble. At such a high mag still bright enough, just got a bit cloudy. The tripod does its job, especially if you don't touch it at higher mags. Yeah, the starfinder beam is too bright for stars like Castor. Even with the light off the 'lens' doesn't do too well in the burbs of Saint Louis. Not sure why the backlashes aren't shipped adjusted.
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope:
Straight forward set up. Operational in 30 minutes or less
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
Cons
- Difficult To Focus
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope:
Use it for casual observing. GOTO feature is nice, right on the spot. Image quality lacks and images are very small. I guess that's what one gets when one goes cheap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope:
Easy to assemble. My 7 year old loves its. Very happy with the product [...]
- Was this a gift?:
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What's in the Box
- Stainless Tripod
- 25 mm Eyepiece
- 9.0 mm Eyepiece
- StarPointer Finderscope
- Computerized Altazimuth Mount
- Hand Controller
- 'The Sky' Level 1 CD-ROM
- NexStar Observers List CD-ROM
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
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