Celestron 31145 NexStar 130SLT Portable Computerised Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Grey

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Parabolic mirrors also produce better-focused images than spherical mirrors. The former also has additional light gathering capabilities than the latter. 2″ Focuser Celestron NexStar 130 SLT is not suitable for deep sky astrophotography. There are two main problems. You will not be able to reach focus with the DSLR camera, and because of the Alt-Azimuth mount, you are limited to only 30-40s exposures.

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The Sky-Watcher 8” FlexTube Dobsonian features a collapsible tube making it easier to store and transport than a regular 10” or 8” Dobsonian, along with a pair of eyepieces and a 9×50 straight-through finder included with the telescope. However, there’s no significant weight savings compared to a standard 8” and the scope needs a shroud to keep light and dew out of the open extended tube.The Nexstar 130SLT itself comes with 1.25” eyepieces. Upgrading to a 2” eyepiece will get you better wide-field views. Dependable and holds collimation If you’re in a “surprise me” mood, hit “Sky Tour” (number 5) on the keypad to see a series of the best night sky objects to see based on your location and time. Other options you can access on the NexStar+ computerized hand control include: Deep Sky (Number 3 on the keypad): To access deep sky objects, such as those in the New General Catalog and Caldwell Catalog. The catalogs contain deep sky objects, mostly galaxies, though.

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Larry, glad to hear that the vibration problem settles down... the various little problems, including the sandbag in Ian's picture, really has made me shy away from the scope, although the potential 4 degree rich field views still intrigue. The 130 SLT offers a tad more regarding clarity and magnification, but this may not be needed for what you’re trying to accomplish.You may suffer from coma occasionally. Coma aberration means your view is sharp in the center but blurry around the edge of your field of view. The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 130SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike. Reduced reflection means more light passes through the telescope. There’s no use having a 130mm aperture if you lose a bulk of the light-gathering ability to reflections in the optical elements. So if you plan to upgrade your eyepiece collection, read my Telescope Eyepiece Guide . Celestron SkyPortal WiFi module upgrade Remove the OTA and then the mount from the tripod. On the bottom of the base you should find a metal bar held by two screws. Remove these screws and the bar to access the large nut.

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The popularity of the NexStar 114 models inspired Celestron to go bigger! Celestron is proud to introduce NexStar 130 SLT. The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than the 114mm telescope. FAQ For The Celestron Nexstar 130 SLT Q: What is the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope?

Being a “fast” telescope means it’s fantastic for faint objects like nebulae or galaxies. If your telescope is slow like F10, it will not perform as well as F5 on fainter objects, and you will see fewer details. Mirrorless Cameras Canon EOS-R Mirrorless Cameras Fujifilm X Mirrorless Cameras Nikon Z Cameras Sony Alpha Cameras Panasonic Lumix S Cameras Panasonic Lumix G Cameras Olympus OM-D & PEN Cameras Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Cameras Sigma Mirrorless Cameras This LED is shining on the lens, making a small red dot in the middle of the lens. That’s why it’s called a red dot finder. It is a very common tool in telescopes in the lower class.