Celestron NexStar 127 SLT Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 127 SLT is a powerful and portable Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a 127mm aperture and 1500mm focal length, offering excellent views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. Its computerized altazimuth mount with SkyAlign technology makes setup and navigation effortless, even for beginners.

Advantages

Compact and lightweight design for easy transport; large 127mm aperture gathers ample light for detailed observations; fully computerized mount with 40,000+ object database and automatic tracking; includes high-quality Plossl eyepieces and StarPointer red-dot finder for quick target acquisition.

Suitable for

• Amateur astronomers seeking a versatile and user-friendly telescope
• Stargazers interested in lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation
• Those who value portability without sacrificing optical performance

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 127 mm (5 in)
• Focal Length: 1500 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/11.8
• Mount: Computerized Altazimuth Single Fork Arm
• Eyepieces: 25mm Plossl (60x), 9mm Plossl (167x) - 1.25"
• Finderscope: StarPointer Red-Dot
• Star Diagonal: 1.25"
• Database: 40,000+ objects
• Slew Speeds: 9 (up to 4°/sec)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
• Alignment: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, Solar System
• Highest Useful Magnification: 300x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.9
• Resolution (Dawes Limit): 0.91 arc sec
• Power: 8 AA batteries (not included) or optional 12V DC adapter
• Software: Starry Night Special Edition

Recommendations

For best results, use the telescope in a dark sky location and allow the mount to cool to ambient temperature. Consider adding a power tank for extended observing sessions.