Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope

The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than a 114mm telescope. Like the other models in the SLT Series, the 130 SLT comes with a fully computerized hand control which gives you the ability to automatically slew to any of its 4,000+ objects, including over 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars.With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 130 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Celestron's new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED, makes aligning a breeze.View the details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn, the polar ice caps on Mars, the cloud belts on Jupiter or a number of the Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13). Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT’s 5 primary mirror, because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.General Features Compatible with 2 eyepieces Fully computerized Altazimuth mount High quality 130 mm reflector 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 Computerized Mount FeaturesProven NexStar computer control technology Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects SkyAlign allows for a fast and easy alignment process Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the InternetInternal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during useAuxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessoryIncludes NSOL telescope control software for basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional RS-232 cable) Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computerSpecifications Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector Aperture (mm): 130 mm (5.12 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 26 x Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 72 x Highest Useful Magnification: 307 x Lowest Useful Magnification: 19 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1 Light Gathering Power: 345x x Tripod: Steel

Price: £463.00 from Jessops