Computerized star locating telescope: The Celestron NexStar 127SLT is a computerized telescope that offers a database of more than 40,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope locates your object with pinpoint accuracy and tracks it.
Compact and portable: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is ideal for weekend camping trips or excursions to dark sky sites. Its compact form factor makes it easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere.
Maksutov-cassegrain optical design: The NexStar 127SLT is the second-largest in the SLT family. The 127mm aperture gathers enough light to see our Solar System and beyond. View Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and the Moon in brilliant detail.
Fast setup with skyalign: Celestron’s proprietary SkyAlign procedure has you ready to observe in minutes. Simply center any three bright objects in the eyepiece and the NexStar SLT aligns to the night sky, ready to locate thousands of objects.
Bonus free starry night software: The NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope includes a free download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation.
Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.
Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
Caliber: 127 mm
Focal length: 1500 mm
Focus ratio: F12
Eyepiece 1: 25 mm (60 times)
Eyepiece 2: 9 mm (167 times)
Finder Mirror: Red Dot Finder
Zenith mirror: 1.25 inches
Carriage: Motor-driven theodolite
Accessory tray: quick release without tools
Tripod: steel 1.25 inches
The highest effective magnification: 300 times
Minimum effective magnification: 18 times
Limit magnitude: 13th magnitude
Resolution (Rayleigh limit): 1.1 arcsec
Resolution (Dow limit): 0.91 arcsec
Concentrating power: 329 times (relative to human eyes)
Field of view: 0.83 degrees (standard eyepiece 1)
Linear field of view: 13 meters/1000 yards
Coating: Full coating
Rotation speed: 9 kinds
Tracking speed: star speed, sun speed, moon speed
Tracking mode: theodolite, equatorial (northern hemisphere), equatorial (southern hemisphere)
Calibration mode: sky calibration, automatic two-star calibration, one-star calibration, two-star calibration, solar system celestial body calibration
Computerized hand controller: fully computerized and upgradeable
Database: 4000 targets
GPS: Optional SkySync GPS accessory (93969)
