Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Telescope
Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Objective lens diameter: 90mm. Focal length: 1250mm
Product ID | 20315 |
Brand | Celestron |
EAN | 2400000042921 |
Optical design | catadioptric |
Optical scheme | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Optics coating | fully multi-coated |
This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 90mm 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 90SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.
Your NexStar 90SLT 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.
Features:
- High quality 90mm 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
Product ID | 20315 |
Brand | Celestron |
EAN | 2400000042921 |
Optical design | catadioptric |
Optical scheme | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Optics coating | fully multi-coated |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 90 |
Focal length, mm | 1250 |
Highest practical power, x | 200 |
Aperture ratio | f/14 |
Eyepieces | 20mm, 9mm |
Finderscope | red dot, StarPointer |
Tripod | steel |
Accessory tray | ✓ |
Telescope control | autoguide |
Mount | alt-azimuth |
User level | beginners, experienced users |
Observed object | deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System |
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