What can you see with Celestron NexStar 102 SLT?

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What can you see with Celestron NexStar 102 SLT?

Your NexStar 102SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. It can also be used as a land-based spotting telescope for daytime and wildlife observations.

Can you attach a DSLR to a Celestron Telescope?

This sturdy aluminum T-Adapter is the accessory of choice if you’d like to attach an SLR or DSLR camera to the smaller rear cell threads of a Celestron NexStar 4SE telescope or C90 spotting scope for prime focus photography.

How do you take astrophotography with a DSLR?

What settings do you use for astrophotography?

  1. Use manual or bulb mode.
  2. Use a “fast” aperture of F/2.8 – F/4.
  3. Set your white balance setting to daylight or auto.
  4. Set your exposure length to 15-30-seconds.
  5. Shoot in RAW image format.
  6. Use Manual Focus.
  7. Use an ISO of 400-1600 (or more)
  8. Use the 10-second delay drive mode.

Is the Celestron NexStar 102slt a computerized telescope?

The telescope locates your object with pinpoint accuracy and tracks it. At the heart of the telescope’s Refractor optical design, a 102mm primary mirror gives fully color-corrected views ideal for astronomical use. The 102SLT comes with a fully computerized NexStar+ hand control.

What kind of refractor does Celestron NexStar have?

Celestron NexStar is the usual 102mm refractor that is so common in the “entrance” level telescope market. It has a 660mm optical tube, which creates an f/6.5 focal ratio. The optics have all-rounder design. Such optical design has mid-level performance in both deep space and planetary viewing.

Is the Celestron NexStar SLT compatible with WiFi?

Compatible with all Celestron’s most popular accessories, including StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module, the NexStar SLT can grow with you. You receive a red dot StarPointer finderscope and 2 eyepieces (25mm and 9mm).

What kind of Mount does a Nexstar telescope use?

Computerized AltAzimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod.