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Shop - Telescopes - Celestron Nexstar SLT Series - Nexstar 90 SLT Maksutov
"Nexstar 90 SLT Maksutov"
Nexstar 90 SLT Maksutov

DESCRIPTION

This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories.


The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 90SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.


Your NexStar 90SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observations.



FEATURES

  • High quality 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain

  • 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
  • BONUS Starry Night Special Edition Astronomy Software download with a 36,000-object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
  • 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: Maksutov-Cassegrain
WEIGHT: 14 lb (6.35 kg)
APERTURE: 90 mm (3.15 in)
FOCAL LENGTH: 1250 mm (49 in)
FOCAL RATIO: f/14
FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer
MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth
EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1: 50 x
EYEPIECE 2: 9 mm (0.35 in)
MAGNIFICATION 2: 139 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: 213 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 12.3
RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH): 1.55 arcsec
RESOLUTION (DAWES): 1.29 arcsec
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION: 182 line/mm
LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 165x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 53 ft (16 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: 40,000 Object Database
GPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory

WARRANTY
2-year Telescope Warranty

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