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Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo
Automated GoTo operation defines the Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo, combining a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length and computerized single-fork control.
- 127mm aperture provides 0.91-arcsecond resolution
- 1500mm focal length uses f/11.8 optics
- NexStar SLT mount provides computerized GoTo
- 25mm, 9mm eyepieces and tripod included
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Description
High-magnification computerized observation comes from the Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo, a 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a 1500 mm focal length and listed f/11.8 optical ratio. Its NexStar SLT computerized single-fork mount includes a NexStar+ controller, SkyAlign database module, StarPointer finder, 25 mm and 9 mm eyepieces, star diagonal, adjustable stainless steel tripod, and accessory tray for guided lunar and planetary viewing.
The official configuration uses a pre-assembled adjustable tripod, quick-release fork arm, computerized alt-azimuth mount, and SkyAlign alignment procedure for straightforward setup. The 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube is intended for detailed viewing of lunar features, planets, double stars, and selected deep-sky targets, while the erect-image diagonal also permits suitable daytime terrestrial observation.
Key Features of Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo
This computerized Maksutov-Cassegrain package combines a 127 mm aperture with a 1500 mm focal length, NexStar SLT motorized control, SkyAlign setup, StarPointer finding, two eyepieces, star diagonal, stainless steel tripod, quick-release fork arm, and accessory tray.
- 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system
- 1500 mm focal length with listed f/11.8 optical ratio
- Computerized NexStar SLT alt-azimuth mount
- NexStar+ computerized hand controller
- SkyAlign database module
- 25 mm and 9 mm eyepieces
- StarPointer red dot finder and star diagonal
- Adjustable stainless steel tripod
Automated Lunar and Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated positioning and tracking of lunar features, planets, double stars, clusters, and other suitable targets, with the NexStar SLT mount providing electronic movement while the 1500 mm focal length and Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design support the listed high-magnification visual observation configuration.
Why Choose Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants a 5-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain with computerized NexStar control, SkyAlign setup, long focal length, quick-release single-fork mount, two supplied eyepieces, erect-image viewing, and a complete tripod system for guided lunar, planetary, and terrestrial observation.
- 127 mm aperture with a long 1500 mm focal length
- Computerized NexStar SLT mount with SkyAlign database
- 25 mm and 9 mm eyepieces, finder, diagonal, tripod, and accessory tray included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, and buyers should confirm the current US warranty terms, hand-controller coverage, electronic mount support, registration requirements, optical coverage, and authorized service process before purchase because NexStar SLT accessories, software, and regional availability may change over time.
Celestron MC 127/1500 NexStar 127 SLT GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron NexStar 127SLT |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Format) |
| Aperture | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11.8 |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated Glass Optics |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 40 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.9% |
| Resolving Power | 0.91 Arcseconds (Dawes), 1.09 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 13.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 145 mm x 330 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.18 kg (7.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | NexStar SLT Computerized Alt-Azimuth Single-Fork Arm Mount |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Kellner Eyepiece (60x), 9mm Kellner Eyepiece (167x), 1.25-inch Star Diagonal, NexStar+ Hand Controller, SkyAlign Database Module, Adjustable Steel Field Tripod, Accessory Tray |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC via 8x AA batteries or optional external AC-DC adapter |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Automated high-magnification planetary tracking and lunar coordinate mapping, leveraging a dense 5-inch light gathering tube to separate double stars and inspect surface details under full computer control. |
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