Pros
Easy to set up and align with SkyAlign Technology
Great optics for planetary and lunar viewing
Computerized GoTo feature is accurate and helpful for beginners
Customer service is responsive and helpful
Portable and compact design
Can be powered with an external power source to save AA batteries
Includes a variety of useful software for astronomy
Cons
Tripod is relatively flimsy and not stable
Consumes AA batteries quickly
Tracking can be inconsistent and requires frequent realignments
Main Product Advantages
9 Optical Performance
This telescope provides clear, crisp images of celestial objects like the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn with great detailing.
9 Customer Service
Celestron's customer service is prompt and professional, with efficient processing of issues like defective parts.
8 Red Dot Finder Scope
The red dot finder scope makes it easier to align the telescope during the daytime and effectively aligns with stars at night.
8 Portability
The compact and portable design makes the telescope easy to transport and set up in different locations.
7 Assembly Process
The telescope's assembly process is straightforward and user-friendly, particularly when aligning the finder during the daytime.
7 Computerized Hand Control
The handheld controller is generally easy to use and facilitates the goto function but may have a learning curve.
6 SkyAlign Technology
Allows for easy alignment using three stars, but accuracy and ease of alignment can depend on user practice.
6 Tracking Mode
Although the telescope has a tracking mode, users have faced difficulties setting it up correctly, especially with different options.
5 Tripod Stability
The tripod is viewed as flimsy by some users, requiring additional stability measures like sandbags or weights.
5 Battery Consumption
The telescope consumes AA batteries quickly but can be supplemented with a portable power station for extended use.
Product Review: Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope
Building on the popularity of our NexStar 114SLT telescope, the 127SLT by Celestron inspires us to go bigger, with 20% more light-gathering power than our 114mm telescope.
The Celestron NexStar 127SLT is a computerized telescope that offers a database of more than 40,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope locates your object with pinpoint accuracy and tracks it.
Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design
At the heart of the telescope’s Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, a large 127mm primary mirror gives fully color-corrected views ideal for astronomical use.
Computerized Hand Control
The 127SLT comes with a fully computerized NexStar+ hand control. The computerized hand control gives you the ability to automatically slew to any object.
Portability and Usability
This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is ideal for weekend camping trips or excursions to dark sky sites. Its compact form factor makes it easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere.
With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 127SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes.
SkyAlign Technology
Our SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED make aligning a breeze. Simply center any three bright objects in the eyepiece and the NexStar SLT aligns to the night sky, ready to locate thousands of objects.
Interactive Sky Simulation
The NexStar 127SLT Computerized GoTo Telescope also includes a download of our Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software for an interactive sky simulation.
Powerful Observational Capabilities
The power of this computerized telescope allows you to view the details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn, the polar ice caps on Mars, the cloud belts on Jupiter, and a number of the Messier objects, such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13) or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42).
Explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 127SLT’s five-inch primary mirror.
Conclusion
The Celestron NexStar 127SLT is a powerful and versatile telescope that offers significant light-gathering capabilities and user-friendly features. Its compact and portable design makes it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced astronomers looking for a reliable and easy-to-use telescope. Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960.
