Celestron NexStar 80 SLT Telescope
Item#: CELE023- Patented SkyAlign system calibrates to find objects easily
- Ergonomically engineered hand controller
- Comes with pre-assembled stainless steel tripods
- Can also be used as a spotting scope
- Powered by 8 AA batteries (not included)
Designed to be an affordable entry-level to mid-level, computerized GOTO telescope, the Celestron NexStar 80 SLT Refractor is loaded with valuable design features. With pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick-release fork arms and tubes, the NexStar SLT telescope can be set up in a matter of minutes - no tools required!
It'll also give you stunning views! You'll see details of the lunar surface, Venus, Mars as an orange disc, Jupiter and moons, Saturn with rings, and much more! And the NexStar 80 SLT can be used as a land-based spotting scope, as well.
Intelligent Design
Powered by 8 AA user-supplied batteries, an optional AC adapter, optional car-battery adapter, or powertank power source, the NexStar GOTO loves to travel. 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 engineered hand controller, 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 find out whether a desired object is visible in the sky.
Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign
Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign, simply input the date, time, and location into the hand control then slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. And that's it - alignment so easy it's hard to believe! You'll spend your evening observing, not aligning your telescope!
Standard Features and Accessories
- Computerized hand controller with 4000-plus-object database
- Quick-release fork-arm mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for quick setup
- SkyAlign for easy alignment on any three bright celestial objects
- Comes with "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software and NSOL telescope control software for controlling the telescope via computer; requires the optional Celestron Computer Cable
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod
- Starpointer finder scope to help with alignment
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as the optional GPS accessory
- Motorized altazimuth mount and fully computerized hand controller
- US and International city database for easy location settings
- Flash-upgradeable hand-controller software and motor-control units
Recommended Usage
For the Enthusiast , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets
Features
Alt-Az Mount , GoTo
Brand
Celestron
Weight Complete
14 lbs.
Finderscope
StarPointer
Lens Coating
Standard
GoTo
Yes
Telescopes Series
Celestron NexStar SLT Telescopes
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
80mm
Focal Length
900mm
Focal Ratio
f/11
Mount Design
Computerized GOTO
Battery Included
No
Eyepiece 1
25mm (36x)
Eyepiece 2
9mm (100x)
Highest Useful Magnification
189x
Limiting Magnitude
12
Resolution
1.73 Arc Seconds
Resolving Power
1.45 Arc Seconds
Star Diagonal
1.25 inch
