Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope
Item#: HN-CELE375
Sale Price:
$369.98
40%
What's Included
"The Sky" Astronomy Software, Tripod, Accessory Tray
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
Dimensions & Specifications
Aperture
90mm
Battery Included
No
Brand
Celestron
Eyepiece 1
25mm (50x)
Eyepiece 2
9mm (139x)
Features
Alt-Az Mount, GoTo
Finderscope
StarPointer
Focal Length
1250mm
Focal Ratio
f/14
Good for Astrophotography
Yes
GoTo
Yes
Highest Useful Magnification
213x
Lens Coating
Standard
Limiting Magnitude
12.3
Mount Design
Motorized Altazimuth
Object Database
4000 objects
Optical Design
Maksutov-Cassegrain
Recommended Usage
Astrophotography, Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters, Viewing Nebulae, Viewing the Moon, Viewing the Planets
Resolution
1.55
Resolving Power
1.29
Star Diagonal
1.25 Inch
Telescopes Series
Celestron NexStar SLT Telescopes
User Level
For the Beginner, For the Enthusiast
Warranty
2-Year Limited
Weight Complete
12 lbs
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (7)
- Quality lenses (7)
- Strong construction (7)
- Accurate (6)
- Lightweight (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:
First night out saw Jupiter and it's four moons. The computer controls were easy to use. Very happy
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:
Very happy with this Telescope. Was able to view Jupiter this weekend with my sons. Package arrived Friday and we were gazing at the sky that night. No regrets at all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hiking/Backpacking
Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:
Received it quickly and tested it out using birds and other terrestrial objects. The included eyepieces are excellent and provide a clear crisp image. I own several telescopes and this is by far my favorite. For astronomical viewing it returns excellent images and does not distort them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
Comments about Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Telescope:
I,m a newbee so this is my second telescope,first scope I had was a cheap refractor type,the starfinder was a little hard to align but I was told to set it on a small object using 25mm in daytime,which worked great.it takes a little while to align with three stars,just make sure tripod
is level,,all in all this is a great scope, well worth the money,
optics are top quality, I suggest you also purchase the filter eyepiece kit ,it makes scope easier to use for star gazing and daytime observing,birds etc.highly recommend this scope and hayneedle has great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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