NexStar 102 GT Computerized Telescope
Item #: 22093- High quality 102mm (4") refractor telescope with multi-coated glass optics. 212x more light gathering power than the human eye.
- Computerized hand control with 40,000+ objecs in its database and motorized altazimuth mount
- Special set of 5 eyepieces allowing you to view objects up to 250 times closer than the naked eye
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no-tool set up
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
- Includes erect image diagonal for great terrestrial observing
- Includes TheSkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software, which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
- Requires 8 AA batteries (not included)
Overview
- High quality 102mm (4") refractor telescope with multi-coated glass optics. 212x more light gathering power than the human eye.
- Computerized hand control with 40,000+ objecs in its database and motorized altazimuth mount
- Special set of 5 eyepieces allowing you to view objects up to 250 times closer than the naked eye
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no-tool set up
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
- Includes erect image diagonal for great terrestrial observing
- Includes TheSkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software, which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
- Requires 8 AA batteries (not included)
Description
An easy-to-use computerized telescope with SkyAlign Technology. Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and SkyAlign will then align your NexStar 102GT.
- High quality 102mm (4") refractor telescope with multi-coated glass optics. 212x more light gathering power than the human eye.
- Computerized hand control with 40,000+ objecs in its database and motorized altazimuth mount
- Special set of 5 eyepieces allowing you to view objects up to 250 times closer than the naked eye
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no-tool set up
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
- Includes erect image diagonal for great terrestrial observing
- Includes TheSkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software, which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
- Requires 8 AA batteries (not included)
Available at Costco
Specifications
General | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 102mm (4.02") |
Focal Length: | 1000mm (39") |
Focal Ratio: | f/9.8 |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 241x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 15x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.5 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.37 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.14 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 212x |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): | 53 ft (16 m) |
Optical Tube Length: | 889mm (35") |
Slew Speeds: | Nine slew speeds |
Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes: | Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South |
Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star, Two-Star, One-Star, Solar System Align |
Communication Ports: | RS-232 communication port on Hand Control |
Computer Hand Control: | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
NexStar+ Database: | 40,000 object database. 25 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 100 objects. |
Accessories
Support & Downloads
Manuals: |
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NexStar 102GT Manual |
NexStar 102GT (Costco) Quick Setup Guide |
Other Product Files: |
Celestial Observing |
Telescope Maintenance |
Telescope Basics |
Astronomy Basics |