Celestron NexStar Evolution 6" Telescope

Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android! Compact, portable 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash Rechargeable lithium-iron-phosphate battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device “This robotic WiFi telescope is the coolest app-accessory in the galaxy”-Wired.com “5-star overall rating”-BBC Sky at Night Magazine Celestron’s signature telescopes reach a new level with NexStar Evolution 6, the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi. Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for iOS and Android. Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real-time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes. Superior tracking fit for astroimagingIf you’re interested in astroimaging, the 6-inch NexStar Evolution is an excellent, affordable way to get started. It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears, along with improved motors. NexStar Evolution’s tracking accuracy is so impressive, you can capture images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera. As you progress in the hobby of astroimaging, you can add our HD Pro Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos. NexStar Evolution compatible with the wedge when used with the CPC tripod (sold separately). NexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports—2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. A classic NexStar+ hand control is included but is not necessary when using NexStar Evolution with the mobile app. The telescope also includes a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, and an AC adapter. OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture 150mm (6”) Focal Length 1500mm (59”) Focal Ratio f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 40mm (1.57”) Magnification of Eyepiece 1 38x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 13mm (0.51”) Magnification of Eyepiece 2 115x Finderscope Red Dot Finderscope Star Diagonal 1.25” Star Diagonal Optical Tube Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification 354x Lowest Useful Magnification 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes) 0.77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction 56mm (2.2”) Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 37% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 14% Optical Coatings StarBright XLT Optical Tube Length 406mm (16”) Optical Tube Diameter 184.15mm (7.25”) Optical Tube Weight 10 lbs (4.54 kg) Dovetail CG-5 Dovetail bar MOUNT INFO: Mount Type Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm Instrument load capacity 25 lbs (11 kg) Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1193.8mm – 1752.6mm (47” – 69”) Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75mm (1.25”) Stainless Steel Mount Head Weight 16 lbs (7 kg) Accessory Tray Yes Tripod Weight 12 lbs (5.44 kg) Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds – max speed 4°/second Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South GPS N/A Dovetail Compatibility CG-5 saddle plate Number of Auxiliary ports 4 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports) Autoguide port No USB Port Yes, Hand Control input and Mount output Power Requirements Internal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4), charge battery with 12VDC, 5 0Amps Motor Drive DC servo motors Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge) Periodic Error Correction No Computerized Hand Control 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection NexStar+ Database Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects Software Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software | SkyPortal App Total Kit Weight 38 lbs (17.23 kg) Included Items NexStar Evolution OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount & Tripod | Accessory Tray| Built-in Wifi | Integrated Lithium-iron battery | NexStar+ Hand Control | 40mm & 13mm eyepiece | Red dot finderscope | Visual Back | Star Diagonal | 4 plug AC adapter