Celestron NexStar 60 SLT
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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 60mm 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
Computerized
- 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 77.78 x
- STAR DIAGONAL 1.25
- ACCESSORY TRAY No Tool, Quick release
- TRIPOD Steel
- CD ROM The Sky Level 1 & NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
- HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION 142 x
- LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE 11.4
- RESOLUTION 2.31 arc seconds
- RESOLVING POWER 1.93 arc seconds
- 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 & EQ South
- ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align
- DATABASE 4,000 Object Database
- GPS Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 60 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes.
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