Imagine pointing your telescope at any celestial object and watching it automatically locate and track with pinpoint accuracy - that's the magic of the Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope. This powerful yet portable telescope transforms complex astronomy into an accessible adventure for beginners and experienced stargazers alike.
Traditional telescopes often require extensive knowledge of the night sky and frustrating manual adjustments. The NexStar 130SLT eliminates these barriers with its revolutionary SkyAlign technology and extensive database of over 4,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and deep-sky objects. Whether you're a parent wanting to share the wonder of space with your children or an amateur astronomer seeking clearer views of celestial phenomena, this telescope delivers exceptional performance without the steep learning curve.
At the heart of this telescope lies a large 130mm primary mirror in a Newtonian reflector design, providing fully color-corrected views that are 30% more powerful than standard 114mm telescopes. This enhanced light-gathering capability allows you to observe details that were previously invisible - from the intricate surface features of the Moon and the delicate structure of Saturn's rings to the swirling cloud belts of Jupiter and the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula (M42).
The NexStar 130SLT comes equipped with a fully computerized NexStar+ hand control that lets you automatically slew to any object in its database. Setup is remarkably simple thanks to the pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod and included StarPointer Finderscope with red LED illumination. Just center any three bright objects, and the telescope aligns itself to the night sky, ready to locate thousands of celestial treasures.
Its compact form factor makes it perfect for weekend camping trips or excursions to dark sky sites. The telescope assembles in minutes, so you spend less time setting up and more time exploring the cosmos. And when you're ready to dive deeper into astronomy, the included Starry Night Basic Edition software provides interactive sky simulations to enhance your learning experience.
Whether you're introducing your family to the wonders of the universe or pursuing serious astronomical observations, the Celestron NexStar 130SLT strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and performance. View the polar ice caps on Mars, explore globular clusters like M13 in Hercules, or discover dozens of beautiful binary stars - all with the confidence of using a telescope from the world's #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960.
