Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Reflector Telescope

Do you have dreams of exploring the night sky? Novice and experienced astronomers alike will fall in love with the compact Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Reflector Telescope. Light and portable, this telescope goes anywhere. A Newtonian reflector telescope, the NexStar 130 uses mirrors instead of lenses, which produces a much brighter image over a wide viewing field. Two quality eyepieces are included: both a standard 25 mm eyepiece, which magnifies the image 26 X, and for deeper viewing, a 9 mm eyepiece that boasts a 72X magnification. The result is deep night-sky images that are crisp and detailed.

For those who might be quickly overwhelmed by complicated gear, the NexStar 130’s set up makes night-sky viewing fun and accessible for everyone. Geared toward the beginner, this telescope comes with a preassembled adjustable steel tripod and a quick release fork arm mount that make for an easy, no-tool set up which can be ready in minutes. A computerized hand control with a fully motorized Altazimuth mount makes alignment a quick and simple process. Also included is NSOL telescope control software, which provides basic control of the telescope through the computer. But for those more advanced star enthusiasts who might want to upgrade, the NexStar 130 is also compatible with the more advanced NexRemote software.

One of the most useful features of the NexStar 130 is its SkyAlign function, which includes a star pointer finderscope with a red LED light. No longer do you need to fumble with a star map or compass while trying to locate your viewing position. With SkyAlign, you simply enter the date and time, and then point the scope at three bright stars. Not only will it give you the names of those stars, but once aligned, the telescope’s database can find for you over 4,000 stars, planets, and galaxies. And for those with a thirst for more astronomical knowledge, also included is the educational CD-Rom “The Sky” astronomy software, which includes printable sky maps.

So go ahead: Explore the night sky. With the NexStar 130, astronomical success is only moments away.