Celestron NexStar 6 SLT SCT Telescope Silver
Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favourite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerised interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount. This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, Nex - Star+ computerised hand control, 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories. The entire telescope kit weighs in at just 18 pounds. The simple, no-tool assembly and fast Sky - Align alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 6SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike. The NexStar 6SLT comes with a 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, a great multi-use telescope with 1500 mm of focal length (f/10). The Celestron C6 is equipped with patented Star - Bright XLT coatings, which visibly increase contrast and bring out subtle detail on the Moon, planets, and faint nebulae. These coatings also increase light transmission for brighter deep space images. The Celestron C6 strikes an excellent balance between portability, ease of use, light gathering ability and price. Computerised Alt Azimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod. Nex - Star+ Hand Control – This computerised hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The Nex - Star+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the Nex - Star+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location. Sky - Align Technology – The proprietary Sky - Align alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerised telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the Moon or bright planets. Power – Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations. It’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a Power - Tank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid, low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately). Your telescope includes a Star - Pointer red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The Star - Pointer red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. NexStar 6SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including Star - Sense Auto - Align, Sky - Portal Wi-Fi module, and Power - Tank Lithium. Features - High quality 6” (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube - Fully computerised Altazimuth mount - Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included - Includes a 20mm and 9mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a star diagonal, and a free download Starry Night Special Edition software Technical Specifications Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 150mm (6") Focal Length: 1500mm (59") Focal Ratio: f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 75x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (.35") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 167x Finderscope: Star - Pointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube: Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification: 354x Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): .93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 55.88mm (2.2") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14% Optical Coatings: Star - Bright XLT Optical Tube Length: 406.4mm (16") Optical Tube Diameter: 181mm (7.1") Optical Tube Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount: Mount Type: Computerised 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
Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favourite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerised interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount. This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, Nex - Star+ computerised hand control, 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories. The entire telescope kit weighs in at just 18 pounds. The simple, no-tool assembly and fast Sky - Align alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 6SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike. The NexStar 6SLT comes with a 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, a great multi-use telescope with 1500 mm of focal length (f/10). The Celestron C6 is equipped with patented Star - Bright XLT coatings, which visibly increase contrast and bring out subtle detail on the Moon, planets, and faint nebulae. These coatings also increase light transmission for brighter deep space images. The Celestron C6 strikes an excellent balance between portability, ease of use, light gathering ability and price. Computerised Alt Azimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod. Nex - Star+ Hand Control – This computerised hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The Nex - Star+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the Nex - Star+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location. Sky - Align Technology – The proprietary Sky - Align alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerised telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the Moon or bright planets. Power – Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations. It’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a Power - Tank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid, low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately). Your telescope includes a Star - Pointer red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The Star - Pointer red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. NexStar 6SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including Star - Sense Auto - Align, Sky - Portal Wi-Fi module, and Power - Tank Lithium. Features - High quality 6” (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube - Fully computerised Altazimuth mount - Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included - Includes a 20mm and 9mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a star diagonal, and a free download Starry Night Special Edition software Technical Specifications Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 150mm (6") Focal Length: 1500mm (59") Focal Ratio: f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 75x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (.35") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 167x Finderscope: Star - Pointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube: Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification: 354x Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): .93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 55.88mm (2.2") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14% Optical Coatings: Star - Bright XLT Optical Tube Length: 406.4mm (16") Optical Tube Diameter: 181mm (7.1") Optical Tube Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount: Mount Type: Computerised 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
Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favourite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerised interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount. This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, Nex - Star+ computerised hand control, 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories. The entire telescope kit weighs in at just 18 pounds. The simple, no-tool assembly and fast Sky - Align alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 6SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike. The NexStar 6SLT comes with a 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, a great multi-use telescope with 1500 mm of focal length (f/10). The Celestron C6 is equipped with patented Star - Bright XLT coatings, which visibly increase contrast and bring out subtle detail on the Moon, planets, and faint nebulae. These coatings also increase light transmission for brighter deep space images. The Celestron C6 strikes an excellent balance between portability, ease of use, light gathering ability and price. Computerised Alt Azimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod. Nex - Star+ Hand Control – This computerised hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The Nex - Star+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the Nex - Star+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location. Sky - Align Technology – The proprietary Sky - Align alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerised telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the Moon or bright planets. Power – Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations. It’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a Power - Tank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid, low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately). Your telescope includes a Star - Pointer red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The Star - Pointer red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. NexStar 6SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including Star - Sense Auto - Align, Sky - Portal Wi-Fi module, and Power - Tank Lithium. Features - High quality 6” (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube - Fully computerised Altazimuth mount - Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included - Includes a 20mm and 9mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a star diagonal, and a free download Starry Night Special Edition software Technical Specifications Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 150mm (6") Focal Length: 1500mm (59") Focal Ratio: f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 75x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (.35") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 167x Finderscope: Star - Pointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube: Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification: 354x Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): .93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 55.88mm (2.2") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14% Optical Coatings: Star - Bright XLT Optical Tube Length: 406.4mm (16") Optical Tube Diameter: 181mm (7.1") Optical Tube Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount: Mount Type: Computerised 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
Celestron’s innovative NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favourite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerised interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount. This telescope comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, Nex - Star+ computerised hand control, 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories. The entire telescope kit weighs in at just 18 pounds. The simple, no-tool assembly and fast Sky - Align alignment procedure will have you ready to observe in minutes. This makes NexStar 6SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike. The NexStar 6SLT comes with a 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, a great multi-use telescope with 1500 mm of focal length (f/10). The Celestron C6 is equipped with patented Star - Bright XLT coatings, which visibly increase contrast and bring out subtle detail on the Moon, planets, and faint nebulae. These coatings also increase light transmission for brighter deep space images. The Celestron C6 strikes an excellent balance between portability, ease of use, light gathering ability and price. Computerised Alt Azimuth Mount – The NexStar SLT telescope features a single fork arm altazimuth mount, which allows the telescope to track the desired objects as they appear to move across the night sky. The mount sits on a pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod. Nex - Star+ Hand Control – This computerised hand control enables you to automatically slew to any of 40,000 celestial objects with the push of a button. The Nex - Star+ database includes more than 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. Not sure what to observe? Choose the Sky Tour feature and the Nex - Star+ hand control will automatically generate a list of all the best celestial objects currently visible based on your exact time and location. Sky - Align Technology – The proprietary Sky - Align alignment procedure makes setting up and using a computerised telescope faster and easier than ever before. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope can triangulate its position and locate any other object in the sky automatically. You don’t need to know the names of the stars, you can even pick the Moon or bright planets. Power – Feel free to enjoy your NexStar SLT in remote dark sky locations. It’s powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a Power - Tank portable battery (sold separately). The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid, low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs. You may also power your telescope with a 12V AC adapter (sold separately). Your telescope includes a Star - Pointer red dot finderscope, a star diagonal, and two eyepieces (25mm and 9mm). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low- or high-powered observing. The star diagonal provides a right-side-up view and a more comfortable viewing angle when looking up at the sky. The Star - Pointer red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. NexStar 6SLT is ready to grow with you as you become a more experienced amateur astronomer. It’s compatible with all Celestron’s latest accessories, including Star - Sense Auto - Align, Sky - Portal Wi-Fi module, and Power - Tank Lithium. Features - High quality 6” (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube - Fully computerised Altazimuth mount - Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included - Includes a 20mm and 9mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a star diagonal, and a free download Starry Night Special Edition software Technical Specifications Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 150mm (6") Focal Length: 1500mm (59") Focal Ratio: f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 75x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 9mm (.35") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 167x Finderscope: Star - Pointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube: Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification: 354x Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): .93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 55.88mm (2.2") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14% Optical Coatings: Star - Bright XLT Optical Tube Length: 406.4mm (16") Optical Tube Diameter: 181mm (7.1") Optical Tube Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount: Mount Type: Computerised 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
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Firstly, I am a beginner to astronomy and astrophotography and the 6 SLT seemed like the logical next step for me after buying a basic Celestron astromaster 76eq. A few hiccups with delivery and an issue with the mount. FLO, Steve and the team have been fantastic, having my mount fixed and keeping me upto date along the way. Also providing expert advice on where to go next including a possible ZWO ASI. The scope is fantastic for the price, I am yet to use it to its full potential because of the weather but its been so easy to set up and use, and I managed some exceptionally clear views of the moon on the first night just through the 25mm eye peice. A great worth while upgrade from a basic scope. Would also advise getting the celestron/SKYWATCHER portable power ... MoreFirstly, I am a beginner to astronomy and astrophotography and the 6 SLT seemed like the logical next step for me after buying a basic Celestron astromaster 76eq. A few hiccups with delivery and an issue with the mount. FLO, Steve and the team have been fantastic, having my mount fixed and keeping me upto date along the way. Also providing expert advice on where to go next including a possible ZWO ASI. The scope is fantastic for the price, I am yet to use it to its full potential because of the weather but its been so easy to set up and use, and I managed some exceptionally clear views of the moon on the first night just through the 25mm eye peice. A great worth while upgrade from a basic scope. Would also advise getting the celestron/SKYWATCHER portable power tank/torch and power cable from FLO also, alot easier to run the scope on.
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I have purchased this telescope a couple of weeks ago and used it intensively for a couple of nights so I wanted to share my experience. The delivery was quick (I am in France) and everything was in good shape. Mounting and set up in the field is very quick and easy. I observe with other amateurs with equatorial mounts telescope and I am usually the first to finish. The Red Dot is not aligning very well for me but as you use it just for the initial alignment it is pretty easy to compensate. The mount performs very well. Skyalign is done very quickly and from there you can go on a full tour and see a lot of objects. In my last session, I saw approximatively 45 objects in less than 2 hours with a nice night. The mount is light which is great for transport but indeed ... MoreI have purchased this telescope a couple of weeks ago and used it intensively for a couple of nights so I wanted to share my experience. The delivery was quick (I am in France) and everything was in good shape. Mounting and set up in the field is very quick and easy. I observe with other amateurs with equatorial mounts telescope and I am usually the first to finish. The Red Dot is not aligning very well for me but as you use it just for the initial alignment it is pretty easy to compensate. The mount performs very well. Skyalign is done very quickly and from there you can go on a full tour and see a lot of objects. In my last session, I saw approximatively 45 objects in less than 2 hours with a nice night. The mount is light which is great for transport but indeed will wobble a bit when focusing. It will settle down after a few seconds and stays stable after. It might be a bit tricky when focusing but if you get the trick it is no big deal. Tracking is great and GOTO accuracy pretty good for such a light mount. Visual quality is amazing for such a compact scope. Planets look great and many deep-sky objects can be seen. For some objects, my scope was outperforming a Skywatcher Newton F8, especially clusters and planets. Accessories are ok but recommend to upgrade the eyepieces as soon as possible. 25mm is fairly decent but the 9mm is a bit of a letdown. Overall it is a great telescope package. It is very compact and lightweight making it a great combo for a very portable astronomy setup. Highly recommended. Stéphane
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Had a 70mm telescope as a gift and was only happy looking at the moon and land observations for fun. Bought this during Covid19 Lockdown and have only had a few clear enough skies to explore a little so far, but, wow, what a difference. Still waiting for the moon to make a viewable appearance but will probably add aCelestron f/6.3 Focal Reducer for wider sykky viewing. Waiting for WiFi module to arrive for full remote control and sky viewing. Great value reflector, Sturdy enough tripod (just). Easy focus. Overall very satisfied.
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Firstly, I am a beginner to astronomy and astrophotography and the 6 SLT seemed like the logical next step for me after buying a basic Celestron astromaster 76eq. A few hiccups with delivery and an issue with the mount. FLO, Steve and the team have been fantastic, having my mount fixed and keeping me upto date along the way. Also providing expert advice on where to go next including a possible ZWO ASI. The scope is fantastic for the price, I am yet to use it to its full potential because of the weather but its been so easy to set up and use, and I managed some exceptionally clear views of the moon on the first night just through the 25mm eye peice. A great worth while upgrade from a basic scope. Would also advise getting the celestron/SKYWATCHER portable power ... MoreFirstly, I am a beginner to astronomy and astrophotography and the 6 SLT seemed like the logical next step for me after buying a basic Celestron astromaster 76eq. A few hiccups with delivery and an issue with the mount. FLO, Steve and the team have been fantastic, having my mount fixed and keeping me upto date along the way. Also providing expert advice on where to go next including a possible ZWO ASI. The scope is fantastic for the price, I am yet to use it to its full potential because of the weather but its been so easy to set up and use, and I managed some exceptionally clear views of the moon on the first night just through the 25mm eye peice. A great worth while upgrade from a basic scope. Would also advise getting the celestron/SKYWATCHER portable power tank/torch and power cable from FLO also, alot easier to run the scope on.
I have purchased this telescope a couple of weeks ago and used it intensively for a couple of nights so I wanted to share my experience. The delivery was quick (I am in France) and everything was in good shape. Mounting and set up in the field is very quick and easy. I observe with other amateurs with equatorial mounts telescope and I am usually the first to finish. The Red Dot is not aligning very well for me but as you use it just for the initial alignment it is pretty easy to compensate. The mount performs very well. Skyalign is done very quickly and from there you can go on a full tour and see a lot of objects. In my last session, I saw approximatively 45 objects in less than 2 hours with a nice night. The mount is light which is great for transport but indeed ... MoreI have purchased this telescope a couple of weeks ago and used it intensively for a couple of nights so I wanted to share my experience. The delivery was quick (I am in France) and everything was in good shape. Mounting and set up in the field is very quick and easy. I observe with other amateurs with equatorial mounts telescope and I am usually the first to finish. The Red Dot is not aligning very well for me but as you use it just for the initial alignment it is pretty easy to compensate. The mount performs very well. Skyalign is done very quickly and from there you can go on a full tour and see a lot of objects. In my last session, I saw approximatively 45 objects in less than 2 hours with a nice night. The mount is light which is great for transport but indeed will wobble a bit when focusing. It will settle down after a few seconds and stays stable after. It might be a bit tricky when focusing but if you get the trick it is no big deal. Tracking is great and GOTO accuracy pretty good for such a light mount. Visual quality is amazing for such a compact scope. Planets look great and many deep-sky objects can be seen. For some objects, my scope was outperforming a Skywatcher Newton F8, especially clusters and planets. Accessories are ok but recommend to upgrade the eyepieces as soon as possible. 25mm is fairly decent but the 9mm is a bit of a letdown. Overall it is a great telescope package. It is very compact and lightweight making it a great combo for a very portable astronomy setup. Highly recommended. Stéphane
Had a 70mm telescope as a gift and was only happy looking at the moon and land observations for fun. Bought this during Covid19 Lockdown and have only had a few clear enough skies to explore a little so far, but, wow, what a difference. Still waiting for the moon to make a viewable appearance but will probably add aCelestron f/6.3 Focal Reducer for wider sykky viewing. Waiting for WiFi module to arrive for full remote control and sky viewing. Great value reflector, Sturdy enough tripod (just). Easy focus. Overall very satisfied.
