In the fall of 2003, Celestron introduced a new NexStar GT model sporting
a 130mm Newtonian reflector optical tube. This new model is now the
largest aperture available in the GT line. The general description of
GT mount as found in The NexStar User's Guide applies equally to this scope.
The added aperture will provide higher resolution views of the
planets and moon as well as additional detail on brighter deep sky
objects, particularly the brightest star clusters and nebula. A
well-collimated NexStar 130 combined with a good set of Plossl
eyepieces will bring out detail in the
bands of Jupiter and display the Cassini Division in the rings of
Saturn. The endless craters of the Moon will provide hours of
enjoyment with the incredible detail this scope can display.
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NexStar
130 GT at a Glance
Optical System: Newtonian Reflector
Approximate Street Price: $360 (includes tripod)
Aperture: 5 inches (130mm)
Focal Length: 650mm
Focal Ratio: f/5
Supplied Eyepieces: 10mm SMA (65x)
25mm SMA (26x)
Maximum Magnification: 260x
Maximum Field of View: 2.7°
Magnitude Limit: 12.3
Resolution Limit: 1.1 arcsecond
Finder: 1x power red-dot
Objects in HC Database: 4,033
Weight (includes tripod): 18 lbs. (8.2 kg)
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