Celestron Maksutov Telescope MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo

Celestron Maksutov Telescope MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo is a compact yet powerful telescope for those seeking razor-sharp planetary observations combined with modern GoTo technology. Thanks to its Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with 127 mm aperture and 1500 mm focal length, this scope delivers high-contrast images at high magnifications, ideal for the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars.

The optical system is fully enclosed, so dust and air turbulence hardly affect image quality. The long focal length makes it easy to use high magnifications, while the compact design keeps the telescope well portable.

The telescope is mounted on a computer-controlled SLT fork mount with servo motors and electronic position sensors. The intuitive SkyAlign technology makes alignment easy: aim at any three bright objects, enter time and location, and the computer automatically recognizes the sky. Manual controls navigate to more than 4,000 objects in the database. The software can be updated via the Internet, so you always stay up-to-date.

Assembly is quick and tool-free thanks to the smart design of the SLT series. The sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray provides stability and ease of use. The telescope can be powered by 8 AA batteries or an external 12V power supply (optional).

Application
This telescope allows you to see moon craters, valleys and mountains in detail. Planets such as Jupiter with its cloud bands and moons, Saturn with its rings and Mars with polar caps are displayed clearly and sharply. Thanks to its high focal length, these are the strengths of the 127 SLT. Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades are visible, but the 127 mm aperture is limited for the very faintest nebulae and galaxies. This telescope is ideal for beginners and advanced observers who want to combine compact construction, portability and high magnification with automatic object search.

Specifications

• Optical system: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Opening: 127 mm
• Focal length: 1500 mm
• Focal ratio: f/12
• Maximum useful magnification: approx. 250x
• Eyepieces: 25 mm and 9 mm (1.25″)
• Viewfinder: red dot finder
• Mounting: SLT GoTo fork mount, motorized, with SkyAlign
• Controls: Manual operation, database 4000 objects, multilingual menu
• Stand: Steel stand, height adjustable, accessory tray included
• Power supply: 8x AA batteries or 12V/2A power supply (optional)
• Total weight: about 8 kg