{"id":29540,"date":"2025-09-24T11:23:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=29540"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:58:07","slug":"celestron-nexstar-6-slt","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-nexstar-6-slt\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron NexStar 6 SLT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Compact size, big performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Celestron NexStar 6 SLT<\/strong> combines high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics<\/strong> with a smart, fully automated GoTo system. With a opening of 150 mm (6\u2033)<\/strong> and a focal length of 1500 mm (f\/10)<\/strong> this telescope delivers sharp, high-contrast images with impressive clarity. Its compact tube makes it easily portable, yet optically powerful enough to capture fine details on the moon<\/strong>, planets<\/strong> and countless deep-sky objects<\/strong> visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NexStar hand controller<\/strong> offers intuitive backlit controls for easy use in the dark. You can also pair the telescope with Celestron SkyPortal WiFi<\/strong> or CPWI software<\/strong> on your laptop for comprehensive digital control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robust, portable and easy to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The NexStar 6 SLT comes with a steel tripod<\/strong> with accessory tray and a red dot StarPointer viewfinder<\/strong>. Assembly is tool-free and takes only a few minutes. The stable alt-az mount and light weight make this system perfect for both balcony observations and the field. Internal battery power prevents cable tangling during use - convenient for mobile sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its compact size, maintenance-free construction and smart automation, the NexStar 6 SLT offers a perfect balance of simplicity and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Compact, stable and set up within minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope comes with a steel tripod<\/strong>, a StarPointer LED locator<\/strong> and a eyepiece of 25 mm<\/strong>. The tube and fork arm have been designed via a quick-release system<\/strong> mount in seconds, without tools. Despite its lightweight design (about 8 kg), the construction feels sturdy and stable, even at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining portability, automatic control and optical power, the NexStar 130 SLT is an excellent choice for families, schools and enthusiastic beginners who want to see more than is possible with standard entry-level models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can see with it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Moon:<\/strong> sharp craters, valleys and mountains up to several kilometers in size<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Planets:<\/strong> Cassini separation in Saturn's rings, moons of Jupiter, polar caps of Mars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deep-sky:<\/strong> Orion Nebula (M42), Andromeda Nebula (M31), globular cluster M13 and dozens of Messier objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Double stars:<\/strong> Albireo, Castor and Epsilon Lyrae with clear color contrast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Optical system:<\/strong> Schmidt-Cassegrain
    Opening:<\/strong> 150 mm (6\u2033)
    Focal length:<\/strong> 1500 mm
    Focal Ratio:<\/strong> f\/10
    Coating:<\/strong> StarBright XLT
    Seeker:<\/strong> StarPointer red dot finder
    Mounting:<\/strong> motor alt-azimuth (GoTo)
    Controls:<\/strong> NexStar hand controller with 40,000+ objects
    Alignment:<\/strong> SkyAlign (3 stars)
    Tripod:<\/strong> steel legs with accessory tray
    Nutrition:<\/strong> internal battery compartment or external 12 V
    Eyepiece:<\/strong> 25 mm (60\u00d7 magnification) and 9 mm (166x magnification)
    Software:<\/strong> The Sky Level 1 planetarium software
    Total weight:<\/strong> \u00b18.5 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Celestron NexStar 6 SLT<\/strong> is ideal for the ambitious beginner or slightly advanced user<\/strong> who is looking for powerful optics in a compact, low-maintenance system. Excellent for those who want to enjoy detailed planetary observations as well as take their first steps in deep-sky observation, with the simplicity of fully automatic tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Celestron NexStar 6 SLT comes with 150 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optics + motorized GoTo mount + steel tripod + StarPointer finder + 25 mm and 9 mm eyepiece.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":29542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[125],"product_cat":[51,568],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-29540","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-celestron","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-maksutov-sct","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[15114,15705,27480],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29540"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=29540"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=29540"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=29540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}