General Features
• 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
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
Specifications:
Optical Design : Maksutov-Cassegrain
Weight : 18 lb (8.16 kg)
Aperture : 127 mm (5 in)
Focal Length : 1500 mm (59.06 in)
Focal Ratio : 11.81
Finderscope : StarPointer
Mount : Motorized Altazimuth
Eyepiece 1 : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification 1 : 60 x
Eyepiece 2 : 9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification 2 : 167 x
Star Diagonal : 1.25
Accessory Tray : No Tool, Quick release
Tripod : Steel CD ROMn The Sky Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
Highest Useful Magnification : 300 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 13
Resolution (Rayleigh) : 1.1 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes) : 0.91 arcsec
Light Gathering Power : 329 x
Angular Field of View : 0.83 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) : 44 ft (13.41 m)
Optical Coatings : Fully-Coated
Computer Hand Control : Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
Slew Speeds : Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 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
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NexStar SLT Series MAKS Manual
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