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Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope

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List Price : $619.95

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  • StarPointer Finderscope to help with alignment and locating objects
  • Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
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Description

Designed to be an affordable entry level to mid-level computerized GoTo telescope, the NexStar SLT refractors, reflectors, and Maks are available in the most popular sizes and are loaded with valuable design features. With preassembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick release fork arms and tubes, NexStar SLT telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes – with no tools required! You can see details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, Saturn with its rings plainly visible and much more! Most NexStar SLT’s can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope.


Intelligent Design

The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs.

 

With the NexStar’s ergonomically designed hand control, the user is free to remove the hand control from its holder for remote use or leave it cradled for hands-free operation. With a touch of a button you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an object, or simply know if a desired object is visible in the sky.

 


Features

 

  • Proven NexStar computer control technology
  • High quality 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
  • Fully computerized Altazimuth mount
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
  • Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
  • Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
  • Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
  • Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
  • Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
  • Includes CD-ROM The Sky Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

 

 

Supplier Sku:
22087
What's Included:
"The Sky" Astronomy Software, Tripod, Accessory Tray
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Astrophotography , For the Enthusiast , Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters , Viewing Nebulae , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Warranty

2-Year Limited

Features

Alt-Az Mount , GoTo

Brand

Celestron

Weight Complete

12 lbs

Finderscope

StarPointer

Lens Coating

Standard

GoTo

Yes

Good for Astrophotography

Yes

Telescopes Series

Celestron NexStar SLT Telescopes

Optical Design

Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture

90mm

Focal Length

1250mm

Mount Design

Motorized Altazimuth

Battery Included

No

Eyepiece 1

25mm (50x)

Eyepiece 2

9mm (139x)

Highest Useful Magnification

213x

Limiting Magnitude

12.3

Resolution

1.55

Resolving Power

1.29

Star Diagonal

1.25 Inch

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Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

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  • 1 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (3)
  • Quality lenses (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    Apr

    10

    2012

     
    4.0

    First Scope

    By Dad

    from Iowa

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:

      First scope, so my opinions should be taken as purely amateur. We got it for the kids for Easter but I was able to take it out of the box, assemble it and try it out Easter-Eve, and I've been very impressed with it. Assembly took about 20-25m or so: not too bad at all. The tri-pod is rock solid on adjustable legs. The two included eyepieces work great, and I had a 2x Barlow (from a previous attempt to buy a telescope) that fit into the rotation seamlessly. We had a near-full moon here and I was able to check it out with ease, and it makes a pretty good object to use to ~bore-sight the red dot/aiming finderscope that mounts inline along the body of the main scope. With the less-powerful eyepiece you can fit the whole full moon in the view, the greater magnification piece = you can begin to easily focus on quarters or eighths of the moon. When I put the 2x Barlow in in conjunction with either of the two included, I was able to focus on craters inside of craters, though the tracking understandably becomes more difficult at that point. The focus control is very simple to use. I have not yet experimented with much of the computerized automation, only tried this scope with the moon and used the adjustable-rate motor to track it. My next target of interest is Saturn (if it's around?), and I'm really looking forward to this weekend when the kids will be able to stay up late enough to check it out without having to worry about getting up for school. I'll have to experiment with the triangulation that is required before we can use the pre-programmed celestial spotting functions of the scope. One other note, our celestron Power Tank is still on backorder, but the scope functioned without any trouble at all on the required AA battery power. We decided the Power Tank would be a good investment when taking the car out away from the city lights as far as possible for stargazing on summer nights. This seems like a really solid investment for an entry-level telescope, and I'm eager to let the kids have a try with it. The only reasons I gave four stars is because I can't have tested for longevity/durability yet, and because I don't have any relativity to compare it against any other products since this is my first scope. My initial experience with it was five stars, so I hope that will remain the case. OK cheers,

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      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      13

      2012

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      The sky's the limit!

      By Stargazer

      from Canandaigua, NY

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:

        This is a great 'scope. The package included software that will make identifying and learning constellations and prominent stars easy. I did a lot of research on entry/intermediate scopes, and the Celestron just seemed to beat out the competition. And the price through Telescopes.com was unbeatable.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        21

        2010

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Like riding a bike for the first time.

        By Rocket man

        from Midlothian Texas

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Compact
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Travel

          Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:

          This is my first telescope seeing that I'm new to the hobby I was a little worried about setting it up but after reading the very good and detailed instructions it wasn't to hard like riding a bike for the first time not to sure what your doing but once you figured it out its easy. I really like the hand control after you set it up you can tell it to find a planet and it goes right to it amazing first night out I looked at Venus,Mars and saw the rings of Saturn I think I'm going to like this hobby.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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