Lens details
Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
Aperture: 127mm (5")
Focal Length: 1500mm (59")
Focal Ratio: f/12
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 60x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (0.35")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 167x
Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: 1.25
Optical Tube: Aluminium
Highest Useful Magnification: 300x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.1 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.91 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 329x
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length: TBD
Optical Tube Diameter: TBD
Optical Tube Weight: TBD
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 762mm - 1270mm (30" - 50")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") Stainless steel
Mount Head Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg)
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg)
Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS: N/A
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate
Number of Auxiliary Ports: 1x AUX Port and 1x hand control Port (hand control can use either Port)
Autoguide Port: No
USB Port: Yes, Input on hand control
Power Requirements: 12 VDC - 8xAA Batteries (not included)
Motor Drive: DC Servo Motor
Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
Periodic Error Correction: No
Computerized Hand Control: 1 Hand Control Port and 1 AUX Port
NexStar+ Database: Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: TBD
Included Items: Optical Tube
Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
Accessory Tray
NexStar+ Hand Control
20mm and 9mm eyepiece
StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal
Solar Warning
  • Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
  • Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
  • Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.