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  You're new here! Welcome, please feel free to browse our store. Date: 03/28/2024 
- Nexstar 60 SLT
"Nexstar 60 SLT"
Nexstar 60 SLT

DESCRIPTION

Our most affordable NexStar telescope turns starry nights into space odysseys. The 60mm refractor comes with a fully computerized hand control with a database of over 4,000 celestial objects. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 60 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes.

Our new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze. Unlike previous entry-level computerized telescopes, our SLT series features flash upgradeable hand controls and GPS compatibility.

With the NexStar 60 SLT you can see breathtaking views of the lunar landscape, Venus and its phases, Mars resolved as an orange disc, Jupiter and its 4 moons, Saturn resolved as a disc, with its rings plainly visible at medium and high magnification.

 


FEATURES

  • High quality 60 mm refractor
  • Fully computerized Altazimuth mount
  • StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
  • Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
  • Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
  • Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
  • Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
  • Proven NexStar computer control technology
  • Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
  • Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
  • Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
  • Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory
  • Includes NSOL telescope control software for basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional RS-232 cable)
  • Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer


SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor
WEIGHT: 9.5 lb (4.31 kg)
APERTURE: 60 mm (2.36 in)
FOCAL LENGTH: 700 mm (27.56 in)
FOCAL RATIO: 11.67
FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer
MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth
EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1: 28 x
EYEPIECE 2: 9 mm (0.35 in)
MAGNIFICATION 2: 78 x
STAR DIAGONAL: 1.25
ACCESSORY TRAY: No Tool, Quick release
TRIPOD: Steel
CD ROM: "The Sky®" Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 142 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 11.4
RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH): 2.32 arcsec
RESOLUTION (DAWES): 1.93 arcsec
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION: 171 line/mm
LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 73 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1.6 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 84 ft (25.6 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS: Fully-Coated
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
SLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
TRACKING RATES: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
TRACKING MODES: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
DATABASE: 4,000 Object Database
GPS: Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory

WARRANTY
2-year Telescope Warranty

Quantity:

Our Price: $279.00

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