Celestron Omni XLT 102 Refractor Equatorial Telescope
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Celestron Omni XLT 102 EQ Refractor Telescope
Enjoy bright views and smooth manual tracking with the Celestron Omni XLT 102 EQ Refractor Telescope. Crafted to bring you excellent views as you learn to navigate the celestial sphere, this telescope is perfect for those with a thirst for adventure! Set up is a breeze, and the durable CG-4 equatorial mount makes it easy to locate and track objects across the night sky!
The Celestron Omni XLT 102 EQ Telescope features a large, 102 mm (4.02"), 1000 mm focal length, and a f/9.8 focal ratio. Finished with Celestron's signature StarBright XLT coating system that enhance light transmission, this powerful doublet refractor provides bright and sharp views with virtually no spherical aberration. It's paired with the durable CG-4 equatorial mount, which comes pre-assembled, so no tools are needed to set up on your first night under the stars. Simply attach the sturdy steel tripod to the base of the mount head, thread the latitude locking screw to the back of the mount, attach the counterweights, then lock in the OTA within the tube rings and quick release dovetail system. After attaching the telescope, you just need to roughly align the mount to your latitude and nearest polar axis, and in less than five minutes you'll be smoothly traversing the night sky with the two included slow motion control knobs. The Omni XLT 102 EQ also comes with a fully multicoated 1.25" eyepiece (25 mm), a 1.25" star diagonal, and a 6x30 finderscope.
Experience the Excitement of Discovery!
The Celestron Omni XLT 120 Refractor Telescope is a breeze to set up, and the smooth movements of the CG-4 EQ mount make it easy to follow objects across the celestial sphere. Without a doubt, this telescope is an excellent choice for night sky enthusiasts who want to learn more about the night sky. Dive into the details below!
102 mm Aperture
With a 102 mm aperture and a focal length of 1000 mm, this f/9.8 doublet refractor brings you brilliant views of the countless objects that decorate our night sky. When using the 25 mm eyepiece, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Moon with its luminous features framed neatly in your eyepiece. If you have your sights set on catching a glimpse of our planetary kin, pick up a Apertura 2x Barlow (not included), which will double the power of your eyepiece and allow you to explore Jupiter and its four brightest moons.
Sturdy Mount & Tripod
German equatorial mounts are designed to smoothly track objects across the night sky, and the famous CG-4 EQ mount that comes with this telescope is built with durable ball bearings in both axes which facilitate fine and accurate maneuvers. This mount even comes pre-assembled, so you won't need any special tools to set up. Just attach the included tripod to the base of the mount head, thread the latitude screw to the back of the mount head, and attach the counterweights. Then it will be ready for your Omni XLT 102 optical tube! After the quick set up procedure, you'll just need to roughly polar align the mount to your nearest polar axis and latitude, then you'll be ready to smoothly traverse the night sky with the two included slow motion control knobs. The adjustable metal tripod that comes with the CG-4 has sturdy 1.75” diameter legs can be lowered or raised via a simple locking knob located on each leg. It also comes with a multipurpose spreader bar which works to keep the mount stable while also holding your eyepieces and accessories.
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