The NexStar 102 SLT short-tubed refractor was inspired by the popularity of Celestron's previous short tube refractor models. You'll find that astronomical viewing is a delight with this large and powerful 4" aperture.  The 102 SLT offers a 63% increase in image brightness over 80mm models. This short-tube telescope with a fast f/5 optical system gives images that are bright and crisp. And the 102 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control with a database of over 4,000 celestial objects! With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 102 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. The new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze.

Because of its wide 1.7 ° field of view, the NexStar 102 SLT is optimal for scanning large areas of the sky and for superb terrestrial (land) viewing. A wonderful entry to mid-level astronomical scope, with the use of an optional erect image diagonal, the 102 SLT can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope.

The 130 SLT Reflector has 30% more light-gathering power than the 114mm telescope, and like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand control 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 114 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. The 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), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42). 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 colour-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.

This is a High quality 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain
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
Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

The key advantages over competing telescopes:

SkyAlign - the simplest, fastest & most beginner friendly alignment method available on any computerised telescope.

Four additional alignments including 1 star align and solar system align

Auxiliary port for additional accessories

PC control software INCLUDED

Sky Maps CD-ROM INCLUDED

GPS module compatible

User friendly StarPointer red-dot finderscope

Compatible with Celestron’s NexRemote for advanced PC control

Internal battery compartment - no external corded battery pack