Designed to be an affordable entry level to mid-level computerized GoTo telescope, Celestron NexStar Star Locating Telescope (SLT) Refractors and Reflectors are available in the most popular sizes and are loaded with valuable design features.

With pre-assembled, adjustable stainless steel tripods, and quick release fork arms and tubes, Celestron NexStar SLT Series Telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes - with no tools required! Most NexStar SLT Celestron Telescopes can also be used as a Land-Based Spotting Telescopes.

A step up from Celestron NexStar SLT 60mm model, Celestron NexStar 80 SLT Refractor Telescope 22086 gives images that are bright and crisp. Celestron NexStar Telescope 80SLT offers 80% brighter images than Celestron NexStar SLT 60mm Scope. Like the other Celestron Telescopes in Celestron Star Locating Telescope SLT Series , Celestron NexStar 80SLT 80mm Telescope comes with a fully computerized hand control with a database of over 4,000 celestial objects!

Celestron new SkyAlign Alignment Technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze. Using Celestron 's patented SkyAlign (patent pending), simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then slew your Celestron NexStar SLT 80 mm Telescope 22086 to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. You do not need to know the names of the stars - you could even pick the moon or bright planets!

With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, Celestron NexStar 80 mm Telescope SLT Series can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. A wonderful first-time Astronomical Scope, Celestron NexStar-80SLT can also be used as a great, land-based Spotting Telescope with optional erect-image diagonal.

Specifications for Celestron NexStar 80 SLT Telescope Refractor 22086:

Type:		Refractor
Aperture:		80mm (3.1")
Focal Length:		900mm
Focal Ratio:		f/11
Mount:		Motorized Altazimuth
Weight:		14 lb

Features of Celestron NexStar 80-SLT Telescope Refractor 22086:

• Computerized hand control with 4,000+ object database
• SkyAlign - allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
• Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory
• Motorized altazimuth mount and fully computerized hand control
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• U.S. and International city database to easily set your location
• NSOL telescope control software for controlling your telescope via computer
• Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units

Package Contents:

• Celestron NexStar 80 SLT Telescope Refractor 22086
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• StarPointer finderscope
• Computerized hand control with 4,000+ object database
• "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software

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