NexStar 80 SLT

A step up from the 60mm model, the NexStar 80 SLT Refractor gives images that are bright and crisp. The 80 SLT offers 80% brighter images than the 60mm scope. Like the other models in the SLT Series, the 80 SLT 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 80 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.

A wonderful first-time astronomical scope, the 80 SLT can also be used as a great, land-based spotting telescope with optional erect-image diagonal.

• High quality 80 mm refractor
• Fully computerized Altazimuth mount
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
• Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
• SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
• Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory
• Includes NSOL telescope control software for basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional RS-232 cable)
• Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer

OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor WEIGHT: 14 lb (6.35 kg) APERTURE: 80 mm (3.15 in) FOCAL LENGTH: 900 mm (35.43 in) FOCAL RATIO: 11.25 FINDERSCOPE: StarPointer MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in) MAGNIFICATION 1: 36 x EYEPIECE 2: 9 mm (0.35 in) MAGNIFICATION 2: 100 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: 189 x LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 12 RESOLUTION: 1.73 arc seconds RESOLVING POWER: 1.45 arc seconds PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION: 182 line/mm LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 131 x ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1.3 ° LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 66 ft (20.12 m) OPTICAL COATINGS: Fully-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