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Features

  • High quality 127 mm 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
  • Perfect for terrestrial and celestial observing
  • BONUS Starry Night Special Edition Astronomy Software download with a 36,000-object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
  • Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope

    Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favorite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerized interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount.

    This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories.

    The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 127SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.

    Your NexStar 127SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observations.

    The Mount & Technologies


    Computerized AltAzimuth Mount –
    The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod.

    NexStar+ Hand Control – This computerized hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The NexStar+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the NexStar+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location.

    SkyAlign Technology – Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerized telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars—you can even pick the Moon or bright planets! For more information about our SkyAlign technology, visit here.

    Power – Go anywhere! Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations—it’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a PowerTank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately).

    Accessories Included

    Your telescope includes a StarPointerred dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The StarPointerred dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.

    NexStar 127SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign, SkyPortal WiFi module, and PowerTank Lithium.

    Starry Night Software

    Your purchase includes a FREE download of Celestron’s Starry Night. This powerful software will help you learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.

    Specifications

    Optical Tube Info:
    Optical Design Maksutov-Cassegrain
    Aperture 127mm (5")
    Focal Length 1500mm (59")
    Focal Ratio f/12
    Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 25mm (0.98")
    Magnification of Eyepiece 1 60x
    Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 9mm (0.35")
    Magnification of Eyepiece 2 167x
    Finderscope StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
    Star Diagonal 1.25
    Optical Tube Aluminum
    Highest Useful Magnification 300x
    Lowest Useful Magnification 18x
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13
    Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.1 arc seconds
    Resolution (Dawes) 0.91 arc seconds
    Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 329x
    Optical Coatings Fully-Coated
    Optical Tube Length TBD
    Optical Tube Diameter TBD
    Optical Tube Weight TBD
    Dovetail CG-5 Dovetail bar
    Mount Info:
    Mount Type Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
    Instrument load capacity 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
    Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 762mm - 1270mm (30" - 50")
    Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75mm (1.25") Stainless steel
    Mount Head Weight 5 lbs (2.3kg)
    Accessory Tray Yes
    Tripod Weight 5 lbs (2.3kg)
    Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
    Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
    Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
    GPS N/A
    Dovetail Compatibility CG-5 saddle plate
    Number of Auxiliary ports 1x Aux port | 1x hand control port (hand control can use either port)
    Autoguide port No
    USB Port Yes, Input on hand control
    Power Requirements 12 VDC - 8xAA Batteries (not included)
    Motor Drive DC Servo Motor
    Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
    Periodic Error Correction No
    Computerized Hand Control 1 Hand Control Port and 1 Aux Port
    NexStar+ Database Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
    Software Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
    Total Kit Weight TBD
    Included Items Optical Tube | Single Fork Arm Mount & Tripod | Accessory Tray| NexStar+ Hand Control | 20 mm & 9 mm eyepiece | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | Star Diagonal