Celestron 114 LCM Computerized Telescope
$ 479.95 - Sold Out
Celestron 114 LCM Computerized Telescope
Celestron SKU: 31150 | Helix SKU: CT31150
Overview
- Computerized telescope automatically locates thousands of celestial objects using the NexStar+ hand control.
- Follow the simple SkyAlign alignment procedure and you’re ready to observe in minutes!
- Large 114-millimeter Newtonian reflector offers the most light-gathering ability in the LCM telescope family.
- Not sure what to observe? Press the Sky Tour button and your telescope generates a list of the best objects currently visible.
Description
Get the same star locating technology found on our observatory-grade telescopes at a price that fits your family’s budget with the 114LCM.
Locates objects for you
Leave the star maps at home; 114 LCM computerized telescopes can locate thousands of celestial objects for you automatically. To get started, just perform our simple SkyAlign alignment procedure by centering any three bright objects in your telescope’s eyepiece. From there, your LCM can calculate the time, date, and location and orient itself with the night sky.
Browse the hand control’s database and select any star, planet, galaxy, or nebulae in the database. Within seconds, your LCM centers it in the eyepiece and tracks it as it moves across the sky. Looking for something new to observe? Press the Sky Tour button and your LCM generates a list of the best celestial objects currently visible.
Precision optics for detailed views
With the largest optics in the LCM beginner telescope family, the 114LCM packs enough light-gathering ability to provide extraordinary views of all the best celestial objects. Explore our Solar System, from the moons of Jupiter to the rings of Saturn and beyond. Then venture further into deep space to view the Orion Nebula, Pleiades Star Cluster, and hundreds of other objects. You can even explore the craters of the Moon up close, with impressive detail.
Everything you need to get started
Even if you’ve never used a telescope before, Celestron makes it easy to get started with amateur astronomy. Your LCM telescope comes with an adjustable aluminum tripod, 2 high quality eyepieces, and a red dot finderscope. Plus, everything is backed by Celestron’s 2-year warranty.
To enhance your experience under the stars, download Celestron’s free SkyPortal app. Listen to hundreds of audio descriptions of the most popular objects on your iOS or Android device while you observe them with your LCM telescope.
Your 114LCM telescope can grow with you for years to come. Consider adding a Moon Filter or additional eyepieces as you progress with the hobby.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture (mm) | 114 mm (4.49 in) |
| Focal Length | 1000 mm (39 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 8.77 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 40 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 111 x |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Motorized Altazimuth |
| Accessory Tray | No Tool, Quick release |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 269 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 16 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.22 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.02 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 265 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.6 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully-Coated |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| 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, Solar System Align |
| Computer Hand Control | Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable |
| Database | 4,000 Object Database |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
Celestron Astro Fi 130 mm Newtonian Telescope
$ 599.95 - Sold Out
Celestron Astro Fi 130 mm Newtonian Telescope
Celestron SKU: 22203 | Helix SKU: CT22203
Overview
- Control your telescope via integrated WiFi using the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
- The Astro Fi 130 mm Newtonian with fully coated glass optics provides outstanding views of the Moon, planets, nebulae, and more.
- The large 130 mm aperture offers the best resolution and the short focal length gives you incredibly wide fields of view.
- Accessory tray holds 2 x 1.25” eyepieces, miscellaneous accessories, including a rubber-lined area for a smart phone or small tablet.
- Includes a StarPointer finderscope, 2 Kellner eyepieces, and mirror star
Description
Celestron is not only changing the way we experience astronomy, but we're also changing the way you interact with the night sky. The Astro Fi 130 mm Newtonian is a fully featured telescope that can be controlled with your smart phone or tablet using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. Celestron’s SkyPortal app replaces the traditional telescope hand control for a 100% wireless experience. Just hold your smart device up to the night sky. When you find an object you’d like to view, tap the screen. Your Astro Fi telescope automatically slews to the object, while the screen displays information about it. It’s never been more fun to explore the universe!
The Astro Fi 130 creates its own wireless connection, so it can communicate with your device even in remote locations where WiFi or cellular networks aren’t available.
Getting ready to observe is quick and painless thanks to Celestron’s award-winning SkyAlign technology. Center any three bright objects in the eyepiece, and your telescope calculates its position. You can even generate a Sky Tour of all the best celestial objects to view based on your exact time and location.
TRUSTED CELESTRON OPTICS
Innovative WiFi technology powers the Astro Fi, but it’s the optics inside the telescope tube that make it a Celestron. For over 50 years, we’ve led the industry in optical technology—and we put that experience into the Astro Fi 130. This 130 mm reflector with fully coated optics offers dazzling views of craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, the Hercules Globular Cluster and so much more. The large 130 mm aperture offers the best resolution and the short focal length gives you incredibly wide fields of view.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture (mm) | 130 mm (5.19 in) |
| Focal Length | 650 mm (25.59 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 26x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 65x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Accessory Tray | Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 307x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 19x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.89 arc seconds arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 345x |
| Optical Coating | Aluminum with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length | TBD |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | TBD |
| Slew Speeds | Up to 3 deg/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align |
| Communication Ports | Aux port for optional hand control |
| Database | Over 120,000 objects including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects |
Celestron Cometron 114AZ
$ 239.95 - Sold Out
Celestron Cometron 114AZ
Celestron SKU: 21079 | Helix SKU: CT21079
Overview
- Quality optical design--parabolic mirror provides sharp image and eliminates spherical aberration
- Fast focal ratio offers a wide field of view, perfect for observing comets, star clusters, galaxies, and more
- No-tool setup means you are up and observing in no time
- Lightweight and portable, a great grab-and-go telescope
- Large aperture collects more light and provides more detail
Description
Even beginning stargazers can catch stunning views of the next comet with Celestron’s Cometron 114AZ. Designed specifically for viewing comets, Cometron 114AZ offers a 114 mm parabolic mirror to capture the sharpest views of even dim comets on their journey toward the Sun. Two high-quality Kellner eyepieces are included to enhance your views. The simple Newtonian reflector optical design, altazimuth mount, and included red-dot finderscope make it easy to navigate the night sky. A steel tripod provides stability.
Cometron 114AZ is also a perfect instrument for viewing objects in our solar system and beyond. Its wide field of view renders the Moon, the Milky Way galaxy, and the rings of Saturn in impressive detail. You’ll even be able to observe the moons of Jupiter as well as distant objects like the Orion Nebula.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture (mm) | 114 mm (4.49 in) |
| Focal Length | 450 mm (18 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 3.95 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20mm Kellner mm (0.79 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10mm Kellner mm (0.39 in) |
| Finderscope | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Alt-azimuth with panning handle |
| Tripod | Adjustable, stainless steel |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.0in |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 269 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 16 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.22 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.02 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 265 x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 1.35 in (34 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 30% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.05% |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length | 18 in (457 mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg) |
| Mount Height (Max) | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| Mount Height (Min) | 29 in (737 mm) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
Celestron ExploraScope 114AZ Telescope
$ 209.95 - Sold Out
Celestron ExploraScope 114AZ Telescope
Celestron SKU: 22103 | Helix SKU: CT22103
Overview
- A classic Newtonian reflector telescope with a fresh, new look and a redesigned mount for added stability
- New altitude slow motion rod offers smoother, more precise control and pointing accuracy
- StarPointer finderscope helps you navigate the night sky and aim at targets with its illuminated red dot
- Works for daytime terrestrial observing and astronomical viewing
- Includes 2 eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens
Description
Engineered with the beginner in mind, the ExploraScope 114AZ is the perfect telescope to discover the Moon, rings of Saturn, moons of Jupiter, Orion Nebula, and all the best celestial objects. The included red dot finderscope helps you sight objects in the sky and center them in your telescope’s eyepiece. Use the new altitude slow motion rod for precise pointing and following objects as they appear to move across the sky.
ExploraScope comes complete with everything you need to get started with amateur astronomy: 2 eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnifying power of each eyepiece, an erect image diagonal for correct image orientation, and a full-height aluminum tripod. Plus, you can download Celestron’s SkyPortal app for iOS and Android devices to help locate and learn about celestial objects. With ExploraScope, you get the best out-of-the-box experience in the entry-level price range.
Specifications
| Aperture | 114mm (4.5") |
| Barlow Lens | 3x (1.25") |
| Eyepiece / Magnification | Erect Image H20mm (1.25") / 50x; Standard SR4mm (1.25") / 250x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer red dot finder |
| Focal Length | 1000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/9 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 269x |
| Light Gathering Power | 265x the unaided eye |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 16x |
| Mount Info: | N.A. |
| Optical Coatings | Fully coated glass optics |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
| Optical Tube Length | 24" |
| Other Accessories | SkyPortal app |
| Resolution | Rayleigh: 1.22 arc seconds / Dawes Limit: 1.02 arc seconds |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 6.7 lbs |
| Tripod | Aluminum, 52" max height |
| Warranty | 2-Years |
Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope
$ 699.95 - Sold Out
Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope
Celestron SKU: 31145 | Helix SKU: CT31145
Overview
GENERAL FEATURES
- Compatible with 2" eyepieces
- High quality 130 mm 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
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
- 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
Description
The popularity of our NexStar 114 models inspired us to go bigger! We are proud to introduce NexStar 130 SLT. The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than our 114mm telescope.
And the 130 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand control gives you the ability to automatically slew to any of its 4,000+ objects, including over 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 130 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.
View the details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn, the polar ice caps on Mars, the cloud belts on Jupiter or a number of the Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42). Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT’s 5" primary mirror.
Because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture (mm) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Focal Length | 650 mm (26 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 26 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 72 x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Motorized Altazimuth |
| Accessory Tray | No Tool, Quick release |
| Tripod | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 307 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 19 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.89 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 345 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.7 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 33% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 11% |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| 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, Solar System Align |
| Computer Hand Control | Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable |
| GPS | Optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Telescope
$ 949.95 - Sold Out
Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Telescope
Celestron SKU: 31153 | Helix SKU: CT31153
Overview
- Fully Automatic Alignment Procedure
- Fully Computerized Altazimuth Mount
- Quick-Release Fork Arm Mount and Optical Tube for Easy, Quick No Tool Set Up
- Sturdy Stainless Steel Tripod and Accessory Tray
- Battery pack providing over 30 hours of power with user supplied 8 x D Cell batteries
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
- Proven Computer Control Technology
- Database Allows Telescope to Automatically Locate Over 4,000 Celestial Objects
- Proprietary StarSense Technology Provides a Completely Automatic Alignment Process with No User Intervention Required
Description
THE SMARTEST TELESCOPE IN THE UNIVERSE!
A truly revolutionary product with ground breaking technology, SkyProdigy™ is the product of a culmination of decades of telescope advancements. It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense™ technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! It’s that easy.
The SkyProdigy’s automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, then you will be ready to select from thousands of objects to view. Not sure what to look at? Select the Sky Tour option; this feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!
NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE NIGHT SKY IS REQUIRED. ONE TOUCH INNOVATION TURNS ANYONE INTO AN INSTANT ASTRONOMER!
Celestron’s SkyProdigy telescopes use an integrated imaging camera and patented StarSense Technology to automatically align with the night sky and determine where the telescope is currently pointing. The camera automatically captures an image of the sky, which is processed internally to positively identify the stars in the image. Once a positive match is found, SkyProdigy determines the coordinates of the center of the captured image. The process is automatically repeated two more times so that the system has three known alignment points that can be used to make an accurate model of the night sky. From this information the user can select any celestial object in the hand controller’s database, and SkyProdigy will automatically move itself to the correct position.
*THE SKYPRODIGY’S INTERNAL CAMERA DOES NOT HAVE AN EXTERNAL OUTPUT ALLOWING USERS TO VIEW OR SAVE THE CAPTURED IMAGES. THE CAPTURED IMAGES ARE USED INTERNALLY SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELF-ALIGNING THE SKYPRODIGY TELESCOPE.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture (mm) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Focal Length | 650 mm (26 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 26 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 72 x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Motorized Altazimuth |
| Accessory Tray | No Tool, Quick release |
| Tripod | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 307 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 19 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.89 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 345 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.9 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 29% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 8.59% |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum with SiO2 overcoat |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Alt-Az |
| Alignment Procedures | StarSense Automatic Alignment, Solar System Align, Manual Align |
| Computer Hand Control | Fully Computerized |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
