OVERVIEW OF CELESTRON OMNI XLT 120

• High quality optics start with each lens and(or) mirror being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used
• StarBright XLT coatings provide maximized light transmission
• 25 mm multi-coated eyepiece - 20 mm eye relief, 50° FOV
• 1.25" star diagonal
• CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects
• Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance
• Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level
• Easy no-tool setup

DESCRIPTION

Celestron Omni XLT series features the stable platform of the CG-4 mount and high quality optics. Using aspheric shaping technology in conjunction with hand-figuring the optics, the Omni XLT presents an image with virtually no spherical aberration. We also added our famous StarBright XLT coating system to further enhance light transmission.

SPECIFICATIONS 

Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture (mm)	120 mm (4.72 in)
Focal Length	1000 mm (39 in)
Formula:Focal Ratio	8.33
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)	25 mm (0.98 in)
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1	40 x
Finderscope	6x30
Mount Type	Omni CG-4 Equatorial
Tripod Leg Diameter	1.75" Stainless
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification	283 x
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification	17 x
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.9
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.16 arc seconds
Formula:Resolution (Dawes)	0.97 arc seconds
Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	294 x
Apparent Field of View	1.25 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	66 ft (20 m)
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length	40 in (1016 mm)
Optical Tube Weight	12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)
Tripod Weight	12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)
Weight of Counterweights	7 lbs (3.2 kg) and 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Warranty	2-year Telescope Warranty