Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Mak-Cassegrain Telescope

  • High quality 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Night sky viewing made easy with fully computerized Altazimuth mount
  • Database of 4,000+ night sky objects
  • Focus on sky objects quickly with the StarPointer finderscope
  • Quick and painless set up with Quick-release fork arm mount
  • Sturdy stainless steel tripod
  • Convenient accessory tray included
  • Includes "The Sky" Software (Night Sky education)
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    CEL-22087
    $999.95

    Created to be an excellent entry-level telescope into the exciting frontier of astronomy, the Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Refractor Telescope comes pre-built with many exciting features. With pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick-release fork arms and tubes, this NexStar SLT telescope can be set up in a matter of minutes - no dramas at all! Cleverly Created Powered by 8 AA user-supplied batteries, an optional AC adapter, optional car-battery adapter, or powertank power source, the NexStar GOTO would suit any nomad. The internal battery compartment provides power to the high-precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance - while simultaneously eliminating annoying cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. The NexStar's comes with an ergonomically engineered hand controller, allowing the user to remove the hand control from its holder for remote use or leave it cradled for hands-free operation. At the touch of a button, you can select an object from the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an object, or simply find out whether your desired object is visible in your skies. The SkyAlign Revolution by Celestrong Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign, simply input the date, time, and location into the hand control then slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. Voila and that's it - alignment so easy it's hard to believe! You'll finally be able to spend your evening observing the night sky instead of aligning your telescope! Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Features:
  • High quality 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Night sky viewing made easy with fully computerized Altazimuth mount
  • Database of 4,000+ night sky objects
  • Focus on sky objects quickly with the StarPointer finderscope
  • Quick and painless set up with Quick-release fork arm mount
  • Sturdy stainless steel tripod
  • Convenient accessory tray included
  • Includes "The Sky" Software (Night Sky education)
  • NexStar 90SLT - Computerized Mount Features
  • Proven NexStar computer control technology
  • Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
  • Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
  • Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
  • Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory
  • Includes 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 computer
  • More Information
    Product Weight (KG) 12.2
    Specifications
    Optical Design Maksutov-Cassegrain
    Weight 12 lb (5.44 kg)
    Aperture 90 mm (4.49 in)
    Focal Length 1250 mm (49.21 in)
    Focal Ratio
    13.89
    Eyepiece 1 25 mm (0.98 in)
    Magnification 1 50 x
    Eyepiece 2 9 mm (0.35 in)
    Magnification 2 135 x
    Finderscope StarPointer
    Mount Motorized Altazimuth
    Star Diagonal 1.25
    Accessory Tray No Tool, Quick release
    Tripod Steel
    CD ROM "The Sky®" Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c))
    Highest Useful Magnification 213x
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.3
    Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.55 arcsec
    Resolution (Dawes) 1.29 arcsec
    Light Gathering Power 165 x
    Angular Field of View
    Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 53 ft (16.15 m)
    Optical Coatings Fully-Coated
    Computer Hand Control Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
    Slew Speeds Nine slew speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec,
    1°/sec, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
    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
    Database 4,000 Object Database
    GPS Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory
    Brand Celestron
    Barcode 50234220873
    Telescope Type Maksutov-Cassegrain
    Aperture Size 90mm
    Focal Length 1250mm
    Focal Ratio f/14
    Highest Practical Magnification 213x
    Finderscope StarPointer
    Eyepieces 9mm & 25mm
    Mount Type Computerized Mount
    Tripod Steel
    Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty
    User Level For Beginners
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