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Expanded Specifications Celestron NexStar 127
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.
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