The popularity of our previous short tube refractor models inspired us to go a step further with the introduction of our NexStar 102 SLT. You'll find that astronomical viewing is a delight with this large, powerful 4" telescope. The 102 SLT offers a 63% increase in image brightness over 80mm models. This short-tube telescope with a fast f/5 optical system gives images that are bright and crisp.
And the 102 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control with a database of over 4,000 celestial objects! With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 102 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Our new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze.
Because of its wide 1.7 ° field of view, the NexStar 102 SLT is optimal for scanning large areas of the sky and for superb terrestrial (land) viewing. A wonderful entry to mid-level astronomical scope, with the use of an optional erect image diagonal, the 102 SLT can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope.
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OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor WEIGHT: 14 lb (6.35 kg) APERTURE: 102 mm (4.02 in) FOCAL LENGTH: 660 mm (25.98 in) FOCAL RATIO: 6.47 FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in) MAGNIFICATION 1: 26.4 x EYEPIECE 2: 9 mm (0.35 in) MAGNIFICATION 2: 73.33 x STAR DIAGONAL: 1.25 ACCESSORY TRAY: No Tool, Quick release TRIPOD: Steel CD ROM: "The Sky®" Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c) HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 240 x LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 12.5 RESOLUTION: 1.36 arc seconds RESOLVING POWER: 1.14 arc seconds PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION: 308 line/mm LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 212 x ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1.7 ° LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 91 ft (27.74 m) OPTICAL COATINGS: Multi-Coated COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable SLEW SPEEDS: Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x TRACKING RATES: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar TRACKING MODES: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSymtem Align DATABASE: 4,000 Object Database GPS: Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory |
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