Celestron NexStar SLT – Star Location Telescope
NexStar 114SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observations.
The Mount & Technologies
Computerized Altazimuth Mount – The Nexstar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod.
Nexstar Hand Control – This computerized hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The Nexstar database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the Nexstar hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location.
SkyAlign Technology – Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerized telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars–you can even pick the Moon or bright planets! For more information about our SkyAlign technology, visit here.
Power – Go anywhere! Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations–it’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a PowerTank portable battery (sold separately). 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. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately).
Accessories Included
Your telescope includes a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The StarPointer™ finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign, SkyPortal WiFi module, and PowerTank Lithium.
Starry Night Software
Your purchase includes a FREE download of Celestron’s Starry Night. This powerful software will help you learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Optical Design
Newtonian Reflector
Focal Length
450mm (17.71″)
Eyepiece 1
25mm (.98″), Magnification: 18x
Eyepiece 2
9mm (.35″), Magnification: 50x
Finderscope
StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Highest Useful Magnification
269x
Lowest Useful Magnification
16x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh)
1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)
1.02 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power
265x (Compared to human eye)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
34mm (1.34″)
Obstruction by Diameter
30%
Optical Coatings
Aluminum w/SiO₂
Optical Tube Length
457.2mm (18″)
Optical Tube Diameter
127mm (5″)
Optical Tube Weight
3.8 lbs (1.72kg)
Dovetail
CG-5 Dovetail bar
Mount Type
Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument Load Capacity
8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Height Adjustment Range
762mm – 1270mm (30″ – 50″)
Tripod Leg Diameter
31.75mm (1.25″) steel
Mount Head Weight
5 lbs (2.3kg)
Tripod Weight
5 lbs (2.3kg)
Slew Speeds
Nine slew speeds
Tracking Rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
Dovetail Compatibility
CG-5 saddle plate
Ports
1x Aux port, 1x Hand control port (either usable)
USB Port
Yes (on hand control)
Power Requirements
12 VDC – 8x AA Batteries (not included)
Motor Drive
Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Alignment Procedures
SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, Solar System Align
Periodic Error Correction
No
Computerized Hand Control
Yes
NexStar Database
40,000+ including 220 best celestial objects
Software
Starry Night Special Edition, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight
16 lbs (7.3 kg)
Included Items
Optical Tube | Single Fork Arm Mount & Tripod | Accessory Tray | NexStar Hand Control | 25mm & 9mm Eyepieces | StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope | Manual
☀️ Solar Warning:
➠ Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
➠ Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
➠ Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.