Celestron Omni XLT 102mm AZ Refractor Telescope, 660mm f/6.5 Focal Length with Altazimuth Mount & Adjustable Tripod

2019-12-05T17:33:01

Very nice scope for the price, with few comparable offerings from competitors. Good build quality for us typical amateurs. Rather delicate weight balance with this particular alt azimuth design. The slow motion controls can be quickly be thrown off should you add weight towards the back with an added finder scope or even a heavier eyepiece. I’m happy enough leaving well enough alone because this is a pretty sweet deal to begin with. A good value.

PAUL C.

2017-02-02T01:34:07

Although I purchased for land observation found myself gazing into the stars. Great features, great price and service

CONNIE P.

2016-11-09T08:50:09

The Omn XLT 114 OTA in this configuration is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the optical quality is excellent - the moon is razor sharp in detail and difficult to split double stars can be resolved (when using high powered eyepieces). Even the supplied eyepiece seems to be high quality judging from its deep green anti-reflection coating and the sharp views it provides. The mount too is surprising good - stable, relatively easy to move the OTA around, and has fine adjustment cables that function well. On the other hand, the scope does have a few shortcomings. The finder scope is terrible - the concentric red rings it projects on the target merge together in a large red blob that actually obscures the target. The mount offset arm that holds the scope is not long enough which prevents the scope from pointing straight up (about 74 degrees max). Note that there is an allen wrench hidden in the base of the mount which can be used to attach the adjustment cables. The scope's focuser racks up and down smoothly, but it has so much side-to-side play that collimating the scope using one's eye or a collimation cap (not supplied) is a challenge. The adjustment screws on the back of the scope are almost impossible to turn. The scope should be supplied with an additional eyepiece or Barlow lens (contrary to the web page description, a 3x Barlow is not supplied). At the current price of just under ($), I think this scope offers solid value despite its few shortcomings. .

EUGENE B.

2016-09-08T09:56:33

Discussing my preferences with the staff at Adorama was easy and the advice was sound and pleasantly delivered. I'm happy with my new purchase and now I browse their online store daily with future purchases already in motion.

Brent N.