--- product_id: 48387851 title: "NexStar 130SLT" brand: "celestron" price: "NZ$2979" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48387851-nexstar-130slt store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 40,000+ celestial objects database 130mm aperture for 30% more light SkyAlign tech for 10-min setup NexStar 130SLT **Brand:** celestron **Price:** NZ$2979 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Unlock the Universe in Minutes — Don’t Just Watch Stars, Own Them! 🌠 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NexStar 130SLT by celestron - **How much does it cost?** NZ$2979 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48387851-nexstar-130slt) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **SkyAlign Setup in Minutes:** Spend less time fiddling and more time stargazing with intuitive 3-star alignment. - • **Portable & Ready for Adventure:** Compact design and pre-assembled tripod make it your perfect weekend escape companion. - • **30% More Light, 5" Aperture Power:** See Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and lunar details in vivid clarity. - • **Explore 40,000+ Celestial Wonders:** Instant access to galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with computerized precision. - • **Bonus Starry Night Software Included:** Interactive sky simulation to deepen your cosmic knowledge and impress your circle. ## Overview The Celestron NexStar 130SLT is a computerized Newtonian reflector telescope featuring a 130mm aperture that gathers 30% more light than its predecessor, enabling detailed views of planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects. With a database of over 40,000 celestial bodies and the proprietary SkyAlign technology, it offers fast, accurate setup and automated tracking. Its compact, portable design paired with included Starry Night software makes it an ideal, user-friendly telescope for both beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the night sky. ## Description Manufacturer's 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 114 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. Product Description The popularity of our NexStar 114 models inspired us to go bigger! We are proud to introduce NexStar 130SLT. The NexStar 130SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than our 114 mm telescope.And the 130SLT, 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 binary stars. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 130SLT 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 easy.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 light-gathering capabilities of the 130SLT’s 5" primary mirror.Because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully colour-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use. Review: Brilliant little scope - This telescope is my first, and a great way to get into astronomy, have had it a couple of months now. And it is so much fun, it was so simple to get going, I had it up and running in ten mins on my first go!!,the planets and moon through this are great, Jupiter is my fave, looks like a white pea with a couple of reddish lines going through it, and 4to7little dots next to it(moons), don't sound great but remember this is a small low priced telescope(great value for the money),you are not gonna see loads with this. But, it will teach you so much about the night sky,and it's really portable, i carry it in a big bag, and it takes only ten minutes to get it out and running, the goto is not 100percent accurate, but it points you in the right direction, and your own brain works out the rest( makes you feel useful), the eye pieces you get are quite good, get a Barlow and it's all you need, I bought some really expensive ones, but on the intention of a much bigger scope in a year or 2, they don't make a great deal of difference with this low powered scope, it really is a great learning tool tho, and I'll never get rid of it, as it will great for my 2 year old in a few years time .And highly recommend it as a beginners only telescope Review: ... lot of time researching scopes as I wanted a good quality scope without the hefty pricetag - I spent a lot of time researching scopes as I wanted a good quality scope without the hefty pricetag, budget was set at £400 so the NexStar 130 SLT was bang on for this. Package arrived and was setup easily in 20mins, only had to wait for nightfall to really put it through its paces. Also purchased a 2xbarlow and other camera fittings as I hoped to get some good photographs using a Nikon 3200. It was a clear night that evening with a half moon so we setup in the garden and I was immediately impressed with the quality, both through the eyepice and then on the laptop through the camera. I have attached the best pic from that night and also another pic from a few days later and you can really see the detail level you can achieve with this scope. I did manage to get some pics of Jupiter with 6 of its moons around it but this was just with the 2xbarlow and 25mm eyepiece. When looking through with the 9mm and 2xbarlow you could just make out the brown gradients of Jupiter. I couldn't get the camera and the 9mm connected to be able to take that pic, rookie mistake at the time but will be better prepared next time. The motor and auto find mechanism are quite good and we were able to track Jupiter for ages without it leaving the eyepiece, will try some more deep sky objects once the skies clear up. Overall I am very happy with the purchase and look forward to using this scope for many years to come, the kids are knocking great craic out of it too so I'm sure it will be passed on to them eventually. ## Features - COMPUTERISED STAR LOCATING TELESCOPE: The Celestron NexStar 130SLT is a computerised telescope that offers a database of more than 40,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope locates your object with pinpoint accuracy and tracks it. Compatible with 2 inch eyepieces - COMPACT AND PORTABLE: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is ideal for weekend camping trips or excursions to dark sky sites. Its compact form factor makes it easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere - NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR OPTICAL DESIGN: The NexStar 130SLT is the largest in the SLT family. The 130mm aperture gathers enough light to see our Solar System and beyond. View Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and the Moon in brilliant detail - FAST SETUP WITH SKYALIGN: Celestron’s proprietary SkyAlign procedure has you ready to observe in minutes. Simply centre any three bright objects in the eyepiece and the NexStar SLT aligns to the night sky, ready to locate thousands of objects - BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: The NexStar 130SLT Computerised Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007UQNNQ | | Best Sellers Rank | 38,059 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 111 in Telescopes | | Box Contents | 20mm and 9mm eyepiece, Accessory Tray, NexStar+ Hand Control, Optical Tube, Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod, Star Diagonal, StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Brand | Celestron | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Computer | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,099 Reviews | | Dawes Limit | 0.89 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 26 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Eye piece lens description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 6.3 Inches | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 325 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234311458 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.3D x 30.5W x 71.1H centimetres | | Item Weight | 5.17 kg | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31145 | | Model Name | NexStar 130 SLT Newtonian | | Model Number | 31145 | | Model name | NexStar 130 SLT Newtonian | | Mount | Altazimuth Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 130 Millimetres | | Objective lens diameter | 130 Millimetres | | Optical tube length | 635 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 635 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Portable | | Telescope mount description | Altazimuth Mount | | UPC | 050234311458 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Zoom Ratio | 20 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** NexStar 130 SLT Newtonian - **Objective lens diameter:** 130 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 635 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 20.3D x 30.5W x 71.1H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount ## Images ![NexStar 130SLT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iEj3EyzdL.jpg) ![NexStar 130SLT - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mJrA-hwVL.jpg) ![NexStar 130SLT - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FbY-rpQcL.jpg) ![NexStar 130SLT - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E0ctV8qML.jpg) ![NexStar 130SLT - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XJ41Wxx+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am planning to buy my first telescope - how good is this for an amateur? Also, do I need to buy anything separately to get started with this one?** A: This is great for an amateur. You'll get great views of the moon and the brighter Messier objects (nebulae and so on). With a high magnification eyepiece you'll be able see the planets too. You don't need anything else up front but if you want to observe for a long time, you'll find that the go-to motor chews through batteries. You can buy a mains adapter to run it from a household electricity in your garden, or an external battery pack, or an adapter to run it from your car cigarette lighter if you're further from home.The kit comes with two eyepieces which are OK. In future you may wish to upgrade them to nicer ones, but wait until you've reached the limitation of the bundled ones before you take the next step. Then you'll know better what your needs are.Finally, these telescopes don't come with any carry case but they are delicate items. You can buy dedicated custom cases which are expensive, but I cheaped out and took the telescope to B&Q and found a sturdy toolbox that was the right size. I lined it with custom-cut foam from a fabric shop and cut out a shape for the telescope and the eyepieces to go into. **Q: I am a little confused about eyepiece size. The description seems to indicate that it is 2", where-as 1.25" appears to be the norm. What is it?** A: 1.25 is the norm. The 130SLT has a 2" tube for eyepieces which is fitted with an adapter to take 1.25" eyepieces - the two eyepieces that come with the kit are 1.25". If, in the future, you want to use a 2" eyepiece you just need to unscrew the adapter. **Q: Hello all..new to this..would I a novis be getting the right one ?...... I am so looking forward to learning as have the time now..60yr old bricky..worn out ha ha...any advice would be greatfully received, many thanks David..would love to see Jupiter's moons etc** A: It's never too late to start! The 130 SLT is a lovely telescope and you can see Jupiter's moons with it and just about make out the stripes on the planet. It tracks well with the computer aligned correctly but it absolutely scoffs batteries so I would recommend a battery pack or dc transformer (this would require an extension lead so the battery pack may be better but is more expensive).So far I have been really pleased with it as a beginner astronomer!Good luck with your choice!! **Q: Is it possible to control the movement of the mount via a laptop?** A: Yes, using a serial connector to the lap top (or usb to serial adapter if the lap top does not have a serial port) and a cable that plugs into the bottom of the handset. The Celestron web site has further details. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant little scope *by A***L on 14 February 2014* This telescope is my first, and a great way to get into astronomy, have had it a couple of months now. And it is so much fun, it was so simple to get going, I had it up and running in ten mins on my first go!!,the planets and moon through this are great, Jupiter is my fave, looks like a white pea with a couple of reddish lines going through it, and 4to7little dots next to it(moons), don't sound great but remember this is a small low priced telescope(great value for the money),you are not gonna see loads with this. But, it will teach you so much about the night sky,and it's really portable, i carry it in a big bag, and it takes only ten minutes to get it out and running, the goto is not 100percent accurate, but it points you in the right direction, and your own brain works out the rest( makes you feel useful), the eye pieces you get are quite good, get a Barlow and it's all you need, I bought some really expensive ones, but on the intention of a much bigger scope in a year or 2, they don't make a great deal of difference with this low powered scope, it really is a great learning tool tho, and I'll never get rid of it, as it will great for my 2 year old in a few years time .And highly recommend it as a beginners only telescope ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... lot of time researching scopes as I wanted a good quality scope without the hefty pricetag *by T***R on 11 May 2016* I spent a lot of time researching scopes as I wanted a good quality scope without the hefty pricetag, budget was set at £400 so the NexStar 130 SLT was bang on for this. Package arrived and was setup easily in 20mins, only had to wait for nightfall to really put it through its paces. Also purchased a 2xbarlow and other camera fittings as I hoped to get some good photographs using a Nikon 3200. It was a clear night that evening with a half moon so we setup in the garden and I was immediately impressed with the quality, both through the eyepice and then on the laptop through the camera. I have attached the best pic from that night and also another pic from a few days later and you can really see the detail level you can achieve with this scope. I did manage to get some pics of Jupiter with 6 of its moons around it but this was just with the 2xbarlow and 25mm eyepiece. When looking through with the 9mm and 2xbarlow you could just make out the brown gradients of Jupiter. I couldn't get the camera and the 9mm connected to be able to take that pic, rookie mistake at the time but will be better prepared next time. The motor and auto find mechanism are quite good and we were able to track Jupiter for ages without it leaving the eyepiece, will try some more deep sky objects once the skies clear up. Overall I am very happy with the purchase and look forward to using this scope for many years to come, the kids are knocking great craic out of it too so I'm sure it will be passed on to them eventually. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fab telescope for Beginners *by M***Y on 13 January 2013* I'm an avid photographer but have never used a telescope before in my life. After searching for the best amateur telescopes in 2012, this one came out on top. And so it should! The box is very big, but includes the great motorized tripod (which is actually very sturdy) the main tube with mirrors and other accessories such as the hand controls. Set up took me around 5 minutes and within 10 minutes I was browsing the night sky for objects. The hand controls are easy to use and are illuminated with a handy red light for preserving darkness vision, and using them to set up the night sky browser was a whiz, and it is surprisingly accurate and can be told to move quite quickly at 5 degrees per second. The first star I tried was Polaris and it dead centred it in the eyepiece. A fab piece of kit that I would highly recommend for those who don't want to use the old-fashioned methods of star charts. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron - NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable - Newtonian Reflector Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 130mm Aperture Grey - Celestron 14 Piece Telescope Accessory Kit - Plossl Eyepieces, Barlow Lens, Colored Filters, Moon Filter, and Sturdy Carry Case - AC Adapter Power Cord for Telescopes – Delivers 2A @ 12 VDC – Ideal for LCM, SkyProdigy, Advanced VX, & NexStar SLT/SE – Eliminates The Need for Batteries - Includes International Plugs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48387851-nexstar-130slt](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48387851-nexstar-130slt) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*