The NexStar 114 SLT has over twice the light-gathering power of an 80mm telescope! And the 114 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 114 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.
Compact and lightweight in design, this scope can produce images bright enough to reveal the polar ice caps on Mars or the cloud belts on Jupiter! View the details of the lunar surface or the rings of Saturn which are clearly visible with this telescope. With the extra light gathering capability of the 114 SLT, a number of the Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42) are available to you. Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 114 SLT?s 4-1/2 inch primary mirror.
Features:
- High quality 114mm reflector
- 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
- Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
Computerized:
- 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
Specifications:
OPTICAL DESIGN | Reflector |
APERTURE | 114 mm (4.49 in) |
FOCAL LENGTH | 1000 mm (39.37 in) |
FOCAL RATIO | 8.77 |
FINDERSCOPE | StarPointer |
MOUNT | Motorized Altazimuth |
EYEPIECE 1 | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
MAGNIFICATION 1 | 40 x |
EYEPIECE 2 | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
MAGNIFICATION 2 | 111.11 x |
ACCESSORY TRAY | No Tool, Quick release |
TRIPOD | Steel |
CD ROM | The Sky Level 1 & NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c) |
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION | 269 x |
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE | 12.8 |
RESOLUTION | 1.21 arc seconds |
RESOLVING POWER | 1.02 arc seconds |
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION | 228 line/mm |
LIGHT GATHERING POWER | 265 x |
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW | 1.1 ? |
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) | 59 ft (17.98 m) |
OPTICAL COATINGS | Aluminum |
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION | 1.6 in (40.64 mm) |
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA | 13 % |
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER | 36 % |
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 & 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 |