Comparing Celestron AstroFi and Celestron NexStar

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102 millimeter Maksutov Cassegrain with fully coated glass optics
Control your telescope via integrated WiFi using the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices
Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no tool setup
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Lowest price found: $499.95

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COMPUTERIZED STAR LOCATING TELESCOPE: The Celestron NexStar 130SLT 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. Compatible with 2 inch eyepieces
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Consumer Score

3.3

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Popularity Score

71%

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Current price

$770

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Consumer Score

7.0

Good

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Popularity Score

90%

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Current price

$500

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Consumer score distribution.
Celestron NexStar ranks #34 and Celestron AstroFi ranks #71

Customers like Celestron NexStar way more

Celestron NexStar, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Celestron AstroFi [ 4.1 vs 3.3 ]. In our awesomeness score Celestron NexStar ranks #35 out of 153 and Celestron AstroFi ranks #71 out of 153.

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Celestron NexStar is more popular

It's fairly safe to say that Celestron NexStar is a more popular telescope, based on its 400+ reviews. In our popularity score Celestron NexStar ranks #14 out of 153 and Celestron AstroFi ranks #39 out of 153.

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Customers who view Celestron AstroFi and NexStar often consider Sky-Watcher ProED, a pricier option with better reviews.


Sky-Watcher ProED	$825	Avg. customer reviews: 4.7 Read reviews In comparison: Sky-Watcher ProED ranks #1 out of 73. It is in the top 10%. Go to rankings 9.3 Amazing	Popular Popularity rank: 46 / 153 60+ customer reviews 540+ avg. monthly searches Go to rankings 66%	Better Reviews
Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ	$540	Avg. customer reviews: 4.4 Read reviews In comparison: Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ ranks #6 out of 73. It is in the top 20%. Go to rankings 8.3 Great	Best-selling Popularity rank: 7 / 153 900+ customer reviews 520+ avg. monthly searches Go to rankings 96%	More Popular Better Reviews
Orion AstroView 120ST	$600	Avg. customer reviews: 4.3 Read reviews In comparison: Orion AstroView 120ST ranks #16 out of 73. It is in the top 20%. Go to rankings 7.7 Good	Popular Popularity rank: 60 / 153 30+ customer reviews 380+ avg. monthly searches Go to rankings 56%	Better Reviews
Gskyer 600x90mm AZ	$260	Avg. customer reviews: 4.6 Read reviews In comparison: Gskyer 600x90mm AZ ranks #2 out of 73. It is in the top 10%. Go to rankings 9.1 Great	Very popular Popularity rank: 11 / 153 600+ customer reviews Go to rankings 93%	Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews

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Key features

Integrated WiFi
Celestron Sky Portal app
Fully coated glass optics
Accessory tray for 2 x 1.25" eyepieces
Miscellaneous accessories
Rubber-lined area
Star Pointer finder scope
2 Kellner eyepieces
Mirror star diagonal
Sizes 90, 102, 130 mm

Celestron AstroFi is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling telescopes and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Explore Scientific ED127 or Barska Anchormaster 28x60m .

Celestron AstroFi was released in 2016. There are dozens of newer telescopes on the market. Show newer Telescopes

Celestron AstroFi is $611.33 more expensive than the average telescope ($158.67).

Key features

SkyAlign
Motorized Altazimuth mount
Focal ratio: f6
Focal length: 660mm
4,000-object database

Celestron NexStar is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling telescopes and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ioptron R80 or Orion 9895 ED80 .

Celestron NexStar is $341.28 more expensive than an average telescope ($158.67).

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