2009-10 Celestron Telescope Catalog

NexStar SlT ® Series
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These Star Locating Telescopes are designed to be affordable entry to mid-level instruments that integrate quality hardware with our
revolutionary, patented SkyAlign technology. Featuring refractor and reflector optical designs, these scopes are available in the most popular
sizes and are loaded with design features that any amateur astronomer will appreciate.
NexStar SLT telescopes are designed for a no-tool setup in a matter of minutes! Every model comes with a pre-assembled adjustable stainless
steel tripod, a quick release fork arm mount and a pristine optical tube. This revolutionary telescope provides spectacular details of the lunar
surface, Venus and its phases, Mars resolved as an orange disc, Jupiter and four of its moons, Saturn with its incredible rings and much more!
Almost every NexStar SLT model can be used as a land-based spotting telescope.
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Powered by 8 AA user supplied batteries or an optional AC Adapter (#18778) which make this a perfect telescope for traveling. High level
precision servo motors provide rigid low-vibration for the smoothest performance.
The NexStar’s ergonomically-designed hand control can be easily removed from its holder for remote use or can be left cradled for a hands-free
operation. With the touch of a button you can select an object from the catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an
object, or simply find out if a desired object is visible in the sky.
NexStar 102SLT
CelesTron’s revoluTionary skyalign
Celestron’s patented SkyAlign allows you to simply input the date, time and location into the
hand control and slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. Knowing
the names of stars is not required. You can even pick the Moon or bright planets, making
alignment easier and faster than ever!
neXStar SLt SerieS FeatureS
n Computerized hand control with a 4,000+ object database
n Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for a
convenient and quick no-tool setup
n SkyAlign allows you to easily align any three bright celestial objects,
for a fast and easy alignment process
n Equipped with TheSkyX astronomy software and NSOL telescope control
software giving you complete control of your telescope via
PC or laptop
n Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
n Sturdy stainless steel tripod
n StarPointer Finderscope to help with alignment
n Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as a GPS accessory
n Motorized Altazimuth mount and fully computerized hand control
n U.S. and International city database to easily set your location
n Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units