Celestron NexStar 130SLT User Manual

Extend tripod legs 6 to 8 inches by
loosening the tripod leg locking knob
and pulling the leg to desired length and
re-tightening knob.
Assemble tripod by spreading the legs
out until the center leg brace is fully
extended.
Item #31132
Quick Set-up Guide
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All three legs should be the same length to
provide a level platform for the telescope. A
bubble level is included (inset) to assist in leveling.
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Hold the telescope fork arm and place
the bottom of the base inside the tripod
mounting platform as shown.
Place accessory tray on top of center leg
brace by lining up the grooves on the
tray to the post on the brace.
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Once grooves are aligned, turn accessory
tray until it snaps into the clips on each
leg brace.
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Thread the coupling screw into
the hole at the bottom of the fork arm
base. Tighten screw to secure the
entire fork arm.
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Slide the optical tube dovetail into the fork
arm as shown above.
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NexStar 130SLT
Your NexStar 130SLT includes: optical tube;
fork arm; pre-assembled tripod;
computerized hand control; hand control
holder; two eyepieces; finderscope;
accessory tray; documentation including an
owner’s manual, The Sky® CD and NSOL
Telescope Control Software.
Item #31145
Coupling screw

Celestron NexStar 130SLT Specifications

General

Focal Length	650 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Mount Type	Computerized Alt-Azimuth
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Highest Useful Magnification	307x
Computerized	Yes
Database	4, 000+ Objects
Lowest Useful Magnification	19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power	345x
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az
Communication Ports	RS-232
Aperture	130 mm
Finderscope	StarPointer
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
Tripod	Steel
Eyepieces	25mm (26x)
Alignment Procedure	SkyAlign
Power Requirements	12 VDC (8 AA batteries - not included)
Weight	18 lbs (8.16 kg)