Celestron 31142-SA NexStar 114 GT Computerized Telescope

Item # CTNS31142SA (Part # 31142-SA)
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Item Description:
State-of-the-art computerized Go To technology, easy-to-use features and ready-to-use components, simple computer-guided set-up,Star Pointer Finder scope, NexStar's ergonomically designed hand control for remote use or hands-free operation.

The NexStar GT series of Telescopes shares a common heritage in features and function. Each NexStar telescope includes the latest state-of-the-art computerized Go To technology, amazingly easy-to-use features and ready-to-use components. After the computer guides you through a simple set up, each Celestron Nex Star Telescope will point itself to the object you choose from its stored database of astronomical objects without referring to star charts! To assist in the star alignment, the NexStar uses a lightweight Star Pointer Finder scope. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that you can shine directly onto the night sky. NexStar's ergonomically designed hand control allows the user is free to remove the hand control from its holder for remote use or leave it cradled for hands-free operation. With a touch of a button you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an object, or simply know if a desired object is visible in the sky. The NexStar GT's deluxe features combine with Celestron's uncompromising optical standards to give amateur astronomers one of the most sophisticated and easy to use telescopes available on the market today.

Specifications:

Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 114 mm (4.49 in)
Focal Length:
1000 mm (39.37 in)
Focal Ratio: 8.77
Finderscope: StarPointer
Magnification 1: 40 x
Eyepiece 1 25 mm (0.98 in)
Eyepiece 2
10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2
100 x
Mount Motorized Altazimuth
Accessory Tray Round with HC Holder
Tripod Pre-assembled Aluminum
CD ROM The Sky Level 1 and NexStar Observers List (v2.6.4c)
Highest Useful Magnification 269 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.22 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes) 1.02 arcsec
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 12.7 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 35.6 %
Computer Hand Control Fully Computerized (non- Flash)
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, Solar System Align
Database 4,000 Object Database
  

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4.3

100%
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Reviewed by 3 customers

Great Telescope

Submitted 15 years ago

By TedR

From Wadena, MN

Verified Buyer

Pros: Strong Construction, Quality Lenses, Compact Cons: Hard to Align Other thoughts: Great Telescope but should have gotten the Eyepiece and Filter set with it

User submitted media 1 of 2
My third try at free hand Photo
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using Camera's Zoom Free Hand

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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This Telescope is good for beginners

Submitted 15 years ago

By Faraz

From Skokie IL

Verified Buyer

Pros: Strong Construction, Compact, Accurate, Quality Lenses Cons: Other thoughts: Good only for beginners!! you can see moon very closely but dont expect to see mars or any other planets Very difficult to align plus software is not compatible with windows vista or 7 dont mess with the finder scope you're gonna end up messing up the settings. Good telescope for the price!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Top of the line

Submitted 15 years ago

By renaldoracing

From Trinidad

Verified Buyer

Pros: Quality Lenses, Accurate, Strong Construction, Compact Cons: None Other thoughts: best i had to date

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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