Celestron 31145 NexStar 130SLT Portable Computerised Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Grey

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If you’re looking for an astrophotography telescope, I’ve said that this telescope should not be one of your primary options. But the low-budget market is over-saturated with hundreds of different models, both brand-name and off-brand. The 10” Truss also features a single-speed 2” Crayford focuser, though the included accessories aren’t the best and the tube really needs a shroud. The StarPointer™ red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.

NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope | Celestron

You’ll actually see more small details if you “ping” the telescope by tapping your eyepiece, or the optical tube, gently. Whenever you see or hear the word “multi-coated” regarding telescopes, it means that at least the primary mirror has more than one layer of coatings. Quality computerized telescopes are expensive, but as one of the handful of GoTo scopes in the entry-level market, the NexStar 130 SLT has a leg up over the high-end competition – affordability and decent quality. Novuna Personal Finance will send a reminder letter approximately one month before the six-month deferral period is due to elapse. And, as I had used the scope during the day, the batteries lost juice on the first slew and the hand control went off.This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 130mm Newtonian Reflector optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories. It’s packed with knowledge bases, set-up videos, downloads and complete issue resolution procedures.

Celestron NexStar 130 SLT | First Light Optics

When telescope manufacturers add a computerized mount to a budget-friendly telescope, they often make compromises that reduce the scope’s optical quality.

Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT`s 5" primary mirror. Now that summer holidays are here, I've been looking back at frames I didn't get chance to process at the time.