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Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope

Item# CELE344
 
5.0

(4 Ratings)

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  • Refractor uses aspheric shaping technology & hand-figured optics
  • Easy No-Tool Set-Up
  • StarBright XLT coating system enhances light transmission
  • CG-4 German equatorial mount and ball bearings for smooth performance
  • 25mm eyepiece included
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Description

Omni XLT series features the stable platform of the CG-4 mount and high quality optics. Using aspheric shaping technology in conjunction with hand-figuring the optics the Omni XLT presents an image with virtually no spherical aberration. We also added our famous StarBright XLT coating system to further enhance light transmission.

 

Omni XLT 150 R General Features

 

  • High quality optics start with each lens being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used
  • StarBright XLT coatings provide maximized light transmission
  • 25 mm multi-coated eyepiece - 20 mm eye relief, 50ý FOV
  • CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects
  • Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance
  • Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level
  • Easy no-tool setup
  • "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

Supplier Sku:
21094
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.

Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters , Viewing Nebulae , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Warranty

2-Year Limited

Features

Equatorial Mount

Brand

Celestron

Finderscope

6x30

Good for Astrophotography

Yes

Telescopes Series

Celestron Omni XLT Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

150mm

Focal Length

750mm

Focal Ratio

f/5

Mount Design

Omni CG-4 Equatorial

Eyepiece 1

25mm

Highest Useful Magnification

354x

Star Diagonal

1.25 Inch

User Level

For the Enthusiast

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Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

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    (1)

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Pros

  • Accurate (4)
  • Quality lenses (4)
  • Strong construction (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Overall Telescope

    By Sean

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope:

      First of all, Hayneedle's customer service is superb.

      A lot of people have mentioned that this scope is just for deep sky object, but it is very good on planets also. Just need to know which filter to use to reduce the chromatic aberration.

      This is a fantastic scope, I've seen objects that I have never seen on my other refractor and a reflector that are about the same size.

      Fantastic Item, Fantastic Customer service from Hayneedle and Celestron.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent piece of work!

      By Pulsar

      from San Antonio

      About Me Professional Guide

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope:

        This item is very heavy and sturdy feeling, it isn't cheap and flimsy feeling like other brands or models. I did the research on this specific one and I am very glad I bought it. I am able to see Saturn and beyond, brightly and extremely clearly from my observatory on my roof.

        A telescope being heavy isn't a con, either.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        A lot of scope for the money!

        By Keith Jeffries

        from Cincinnati, Ohio

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Difficult To Focus

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope:

        This is a very good scope for the money. I purchased the scope in November, and poor weather has limited my viewing to five or six sessions. However, these are my observations from those nights.
        First, the overall feel of the scope and mount is very solid. The scope is a little undermounted on the supplied mount. However, this is only manifested in a few seconds of vibration after moving or focusing the scope.
        The optics are very sharp. And the large lens means this scope sucks up tons of available light. So much so that I have used the provided lens cap with the center cap removed to reduce aperature when viewing the moon and planets. There is some chromatic abberation as would be expected with a short optical tube of this type. However, it has been much less than I feared. The addition of a minus violet filter has removed all but the slightest trace of false color. Views of Mars, Saturn, and the moon have been stunning. I was able to observe the Martian ice cap and dark "continental" features on Mars while viewing with a 5mm TeleView and 2.5X Powermate. This produces magnification of 375X. That is near the limit of the recommended power for the scope, However, images were sharp and full of detail.
        One of the weaknesses of the scope is the focuser. Fine adjustments can be difficult. However, it proves servicable for most viewing.
        I recommend this scope to anyone who wants a lot of scope on a budget. Sure, a triple lens 6" refractor would be nice. But that third lens comes at a very high price. The Celestron 150R will impress you.

        (12 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        I love the Celestron Omni XLT 250ED Refr

        By Bernie the artist

        from Newton, Iowa

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Compact
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Celestron Omni XLT 150R Refractor Telescope:

          I love the Celestron Omni XLT 150ED Reactor Telescope it does the job for me.

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