Best Telescopes · Celestron · Updated June 2026
Celestron NexStar 130SLT: specs and price (2026)
Celestron NexStar 130SLT has a US price of $699.95 (MSRP per celestron.com). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $699.95 MSRP per celestron.com |
|---|---|
| Brand | Celestron |
| Released | — |
| type | reflector |
| aperture mm | 130 |
| focal length mm | 650 |
| focal ratio | f/5 |
| mount type | computerized |
| highest useful magnification | 307 |
| weight lb | 18.1 |
| release year | — |
Source: celestron.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by manuals.ca. Re-verified on celestron.com: aperture 130 mm, focal length 650 mm, f/5, computerized alt-az single fork arm, 307x highest useful magnification, MSRP $699.95. Total assembled weight 8200 g (18.1 lb) per official Celestron manual spec sheet via manuals.ca.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Celestron NexStar 130SLT cost?
The Celestron NexStar 130SLT has a US price of $699.95 (MSRP per celestron.com), as of 2026-06-19.
What are the Celestron NexStar 130SLT's key specs?
Celestron NexStar 130SLT (Celestron): type reflector, aperture mm 130, focal length mm 650, focal ratio f/5, mount type computerized. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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