Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 125/1250 NexStar SLT 5

Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 125/1250 NexStar SLT 5 is a compact yet versatile telescope that combines the advantages of Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with modern GoTo technology. With its long 1250 mm focal length and 125 mm aperture, this telescope delivers high-contrast images of planets and the moon, while its compact design makes it light and easily portable.

Schmidt-Cassegrain optics work with a correction plate, main mirror and capture mirror, keeping the tube short despite the long focal length. This closed system protects against dust and airflow, which improves image quality. The high-quality Starbright XLT coating also ensures maximum light transmission and brightness. Thanks to the main mirror focus with preloaded ball bearings, focusing remains stable and precise, without annoying mirror shift.

The telescope is on a computer-controlled SLT fork mount with servomotors and electronic position sensors. With the intuitive SkyAlign technology you point the telescope at any three bright objects and the computer automatically recognizes the sky. So you can get started right away without any knowledge of star positions. The database contains more than 4,000 celestial objects, and the manual operation can be updated via the Internet. The system runs on 8 AA batteries or a 12V power supply (optional).

Thanks to its clever design, the telescope can be set up in minutes without tools. The sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray provides stability and makes it ready to use for both beginners and advanced users looking for a portable GoTo telescope.

Application
This telescope allows you to observe the moon in detail, including craters and valleys. Planets such as Jupiter (with its moons), Saturn (with its rings) and Mars (with polar caps) are clearly visible. Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Nebula and the Pleiades can also be viewed, although the aperture is limited for the very faintest objects. Its compact design and automatic GoTo control make this model ideal for those who want to observe quickly, including from balconies or gardens, and for travelers looking for a portable but powerful telescope.

Specifications

• Optical system: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 125 mm
• Focal length: 1250 mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Coating: Starbright XLT multicoating
• Maximum useful magnification: approx. 250x
• Focuser: Main mirror focus with preloaded ball bearings
• Viewfinder: red dot finder
• Eyepiece: 25 mm (1.25″)
• 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)
• Weight total: about 11 kg