Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

The bright start to computerized stargazing

The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT It is the smart Newton for those taking the step from beginner's eyepiece to a full-fledged telescope. The 130 mm parabolic mirror captures 345 times more light than the naked eye: more than 30 percent more than a 114 mm telescope. The computer-controlled SLT mount automatically finds and tracks thousands of objects, from the rings of Saturn to the Orion Nebula.

SkyAlign: Align Without Prior Knowledge

Point the telescope at three random bright celestial bodies, enter the time and location, and the computer will automatically recognize the sky. You don't need to know any stars by name. After that, the illuminated hand controller will guide you to over 4,000 objects, with automatic tracking so everything stays steady in view.

Parabolic f/5 mirror with wide field of view

The 650mm focal length provides wide overview images: ideal for nebulae, star fields, and the complete lunar disk. The included 25mm and 9mm eyepieces deliver 26x and 72x magnification. Practical usability extends to approximately 260x with additional eyepieces or a Barlow lens.

Portable and quick to set up

The tube, fork mount, and steel tripod detach into three light parts. This way, the telescope can be set up in the garden or at a dark-sky location within ten minutes. The mount runs on AA batteries; for longer observing sessions, an external power supply is a sensible addition.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 130/650 with parabolic mirror
• Computer-controlled SLT fork assembly
• NexStar hand control with SkyAlign
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• 25 mm and 9 mm eyepieces (1.25 inch)
• Red dot viewfinder

Featured accessories

• The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT replaces the AA batteries that drain quickly on cold nights.
• A moon filter (1.25 inch) The bright moonlight is reflected by this highly reflective mirror.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the reflector telescopes or the full range on the Celestron merk Page. You can read more background information about the merk in the Celestron merk Guide.