{"title":"Celestron NexStar SE and Evolution Holiday Promo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nexstar-8-se-8-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron NexStar 8 SE 8\" Go-To SCT  11069","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar 8 SE gives you 21st century technology for less than the price of a 1984-model scope. It combines Celestron's classic orange and black color scheme with the newest go-to \u003cem\u003eSkyAlign \u003c\/em\u003ecomputer and the most advanced optical coatings available – all at a sensible and affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, an 8\" Celestron telescope was painted orange and black and cost $1438.45 ($3484.17 in 2017 dollars) – and didn't have a go-to computer or Starbright XLT optical coatings. But it had Celestron's superb optics. Many people still fondly recall their original orange tube Celestron C8 as being the best telescope they ever had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, Celestron's optical quality is still there. And Celestron's NexStar 8 SE has brought back the orange and black C8 for those who love the look of the original, but with a slew of modern updates. All of it a a price less than that of the 1984 scope!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts optics are enhanced by the most advanced optical coatings available from Celestron - new Starbright XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 8 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 40,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 8 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" aperture (2032mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 17\" long, weighing 13 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"8\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external rear cell electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (81x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.61° across, 20% wider than the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. A compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a 45,000+ object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, Caldwell, IC, and Abell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 400 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in \u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment.  You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 8 to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 8 will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tripod has 2\" diameter steel legs, with a center leg brace for added rigidity, and damps vibrations quickly. The center leg brace is drilled to form a convenient accessory tray that holds 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces to keep them up out of the dew-soaked grass. A locating pin on the top of the tripod automatically centers the scope on the 9 lb. tripod for easy assembly in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2032mm (80\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64mm (2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.77%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarbright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232mm (9.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38\" - 56\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lbs (5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 lbs (4.08 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 5°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 lbs (10.88 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/nexstar-8se-computerized-telescope#\"\u003eView Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659824201,"sku":"NX8SE","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12174_1.jpg?v=1662967585"},{"product_id":"nexstar-6-se-6-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron NexStar 6SE 6\" Go-To SCT Telescope  11068","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor many people, the size of the NexStar 6 SE is a little like Goldilocks and the Three Bears – it's not too big, it's not too small, \u003cem\u003eit's just right! \u003c\/em\u003eYou get 21st century computerized go-to technology, and features galore, in a size and price that anyone can appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6\" Celestron NexStar 6 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain is a great alternative to costly competitive 5\" and 6\" Maksutovs. It has 44% more light gathering and 20% higher resolution than a more expensive 5\" Mak (as well as a wider field and brighter images with any given eyepiece). And it's priced less than competitive 6\" Maks that don't have the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 6 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 45,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 6 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" aperture (1500mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 16\" long, weighing 10 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA review of the 6\" Celestron XLT optics in \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e said of the XLT multicoating, \"its effectiveness is readily apparent under certain lighting angles where the corrector virtually disappears, leaving the secondary seemingly suspended in midair.\" Of the optical quality, the review said \"excellent optics . . . Saturn and its system of faint moons proved to be a good test of the C6's light grasp, resolution, and image contrast. With an 8mm eyepiece, the planet's crisp globe revealed delicate cloud banding rendered in faithful color, while the Cassini Division in the rings was obvious for its entire visible extent. Despite the moonlight and heavy local light pollution, 10th-magnitude Tethys, just 7 arcseconds from Saturn's northern limb, was easily seen with direct vision. Intra- and extra-focal image of stars revealed the C6 to smooth and very well corrected optics. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"6\" Starbright XLT multicoatings\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external rear cell electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (60x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.83° across, well over 50% wider than the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. A compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a 45,000+ object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, Caldwell, IC, and Abell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 400 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in Astronomy and Sky \u0026amp; Telescope magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 6 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 6 SE will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tripod has 2\" diameter steel legs, with a center leg brace for added rigidity, and damps vibrations quickly. The center leg brace is drilled to form a convenient accessory tray that holds 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces to keep them up out of the dew-soaked grass. A locating pin on the top of the tripod automatically centers the scope on the 9 lb. tripod for easy assembly in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kz_MJQF37lY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm (5.91\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500mm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e354x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e459x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56mm (2.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406mm (16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181mm (7.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lbs (3.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38\" - 56\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lbs (5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 lbs (4.08 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 5°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs (12.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659856969,"sku":"NX6SE","price":1039.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12175_1.jpg?v=1662967586"},{"product_id":"nexstar-5-se-5-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron NexStar 5 SE 5\" Go-To SCT  11036","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany people consider the original 5\" Celestron SCT to be the finest affordable personal scope ever made. The NexStar 5 SE combines legendary 5\" Celestron optics with 21st century computerized go-to technology at a most affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1982, we sold the original Celestron C5 and tripod for $954.90 - without a go-to computer, without multicoated optics, and without a drive that can run off flashlight batteries all night long. Adjusting for inflation, that equals greater than $3100 in todays dollars! How times have changed. This 5\" Celestron NexStar 5 SE has all those features - and more – for less than 1982's C5 cost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar 5 SE is a great alternative to costly competitive 5\" Maksutovs. While it has the same light-gathering capacity as a 5\" Mak, its faster focal ratio means a wider field and brighter images with any given eyepiece than a Mak. And it's priced far less than competitive 5\" Maks that don't have the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 5 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives, and a go-to computerized hand control that will find over 45,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 5 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" aperture (1250mm focal length f\/10) aluminum tube, 11\" long, weighing less than 7 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish. Rear cell uses the standard SCT thread, so all SCT photo and visual accessories can be used without having to add a special adapter, as is the case with many Maksutovs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirrors enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Schmidt corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times during photography. They also visibly increase the contrast on subtle lunar, planetary, and nebula details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"5\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loaded ball-bearings support the focuser mechanism, rather than the bushings used on some competitive scopes. This minimizes image shift during focusing so no external electric focuser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable 1.25\" visual back holds visual and photographic accessories such as a star diagonal, tele-extender, off-axis guider, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" multicoated prism type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (50x). The eyepiece field of view is 0.91° across, nearly twice the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography. If long exposure deep space photography is planned, the tripod includes a built-in wedge that quickly converts the scope to equatorial operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a nearly 40,000 object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, and Caldwell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 200 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in \u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer includes a camera control software program and a camera shutter cable. These let you remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera (connected to the scope by an appropriate camera adapter). This can be very useful during lunar or solar eclipses and during occultation events, since you won't have to miss any of the sights while worrying about the operation of your camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 5 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 5 SE will unfold all the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar 4\/5 computer with SkyAlign \" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth\/equatorial tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 lb. adjustable height altazimuth tripod has tubular chromed steel legs for stability, and a combined die-cast spreader bar\/accessory tray that is cut out to hold two 2\" eyepieces and four 1.25\" eyepieces. The spreader bar is spring loaded, so that it can't accidentally detach from the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring loaded attachment bolts, that also can't be lost in the dark, hold the telescope to the no-tool adjustable wedge tilt plate that allows equatorial tracking for astrophotography. The tilt plate has a built-in latitude scale and can be operated from 0° to 90°, allowing both polar and altazimuth operation without having to buy a separate wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm (4.92\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250mm (49\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.11 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e329x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51mm (2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.6% %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330mm (13\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152mm (6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e939.8mm - 2397mm (37\" - 55\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs (3.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 3°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6 lbs (8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-In Wedge\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659889737,"sku":"NX5SE","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12189_1.jpg?v=1662967588"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-4-se-4-go-to-maksutov-cassegrain","title":"Celestron NexStar 4 SE 4\" Go-to Maksutov-Cassegrain  11049","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want a small scope with big features, this 4\" Celestron NexStar 4 SE may be what you're looking for. It has sharp 4\" Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, combined with 21st century computerized go-to technology and advanced multicoatings, at a price that's very affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" Celestron NexStar 4 SE go-to Maksutov-Cassegrain is a great alternative to competitive 3.5\" Maksutovs. It has 30% more light gathering and 14% higher resolution than another manufacturer's similarly-priced 3.5\" Mak. Even better, the NexStar 4 SE has the clear optical advantage of Celestron's state-of-the-art XLT multicoatings. Across the full photo\/visual spectrum from 400nm to 750nm, independent laboratory tests show the new Starbright XLT coatings are 16% brighter than even Celestron's legendary original Starbright multicoatings - long the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 4 SE comes with a red dot finder, tripod, 25mm E-Lux Plössl eyepiece, and flashlight battery-operated dual-axis motor drives. Its go-to computerized hand control will find nearly 40,000 stars and deep space objects for you automatically, nearly 10,000 more than the competitive 3.5\" Mak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew SkyAlign technology makes it easy to line up this Celestron telescope on the sky so it can find celestial objects for you. You don't have to level the scope or point it north, or know which stars are which. Simply point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at). The telescope will then know how the sky is laid out that night and will be ready to find and track those nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar 4 SE has all the features and optical performance you need to keep you happily observing for years to come - and a classic Celestron color scheme that will draw admiring glances wherever you take your scope. It may well be all the telescope you'll ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain optical tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" aperture (1325mm focal length f\/13) aluminum tube, 13.5\" long, weighing less than 2 lbs. One-knob quick-release attachment to fork arm for fast assembly in the field. Guaranteed diffraction-limited optical performance. Celestron orange finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarbright XLT fully-multicoated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This state-of-the-art coatings package includes a high reflectivity multilayer aluminum mirror enhanced with titanium dioxide for high reflectivity, plus a unique combination of magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide antireflection coatings on both sides of the Maksutov corrector lens. Starbright XLT multicoatings give you higher light transmission for brighter deep space images. They also increase the contrast of subtle lunar and planetary details when compared with a scope with standard coatings or multicoatings. For more information on the XLT multicoatings, click on the \"4\" Starbright XLT optics\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Pointer non-magnifying variable brightness red dot-type. The Star Pointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly to the desired object in the sky. It's like having a laser pointer that appears to shine directly onto the night sky. No need to worry about the inverted images that you see through traditional finders. Just align the red dot seen through the Star Pointer with the desired star in the sky. It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal focuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focuses by moving the primary mirror fore and aft in the optical tube by means of a large focusing knob on the rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal flip mirror system:\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal first surface flip mirror, operated by a knob on the rear cell, directs the incoming light either to a 90° viewing angle 1.25\" eyepiece holder at the top of the rear cell for astronomical observing (or mirror-image terrestrial observing), or to the Cassegrain focus at the center of the rear cell. \u003cbr\u003eThe Cassegrain focus is threaded to accept either an optional NexStar 4SE-specific 45° viewing angle erect image 1.25\" diagonal for right-reading (correctly oriented) terrestrial observing or an optional NexStar 4SE-specific camera adapter for terrestrial and astronomical photography. Standard SCT rear cell 5\"\/8\"\/9¼\"\/11\"\/14\" photographic and visual accessories will not work with this scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" 25mm Plössl (53x). The eyepiece field of view is 1° across, twice the diameter of the full Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mount . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork mount\/drive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-duty single fork arm is made of die-cast aluminum, so it is rigid and damps vibrations quickly. The optical tube is offset slightly so that its center of mass is over the axis of rotation of the mount, keeping the optical tube properly balanced in all planes. Built-in friction clutches in altitude and azimuth keep the optical tube fixed in place when eyepieces or accessory loads are changed. No mechanical locking levers or knobs are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11 lb. mount includes slewing\/tracking motors in both altitude and azimuth. There are nine user-selectable slewing\/centering\/guiding speeds - 6°\/second; 3°\/second; 1.5°\/second; and 128, 64, 16, 8, 2, and 1x sidereal. There are also three selectable drive rates - sidereal, solar, and lunar. The drives normally operate in the altazimuth mode (right\/left up\/down) to locate and track objects for visual use and casual solar system photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf long exposure deep space photography is planned, the tripod includes a built-in wedge that quickly converts the scope to equatorial operation, although deep space imaging will realistically be limited by the scope's relatively small aperture and long focal ratio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compartment in the drive base accepts eight user-supplied AA batteries for powering the scope in the field. The Celestron Power Tank Lithium (#PTL12V) is a highly recommended optional 7 amp-hour capacity multi-purpose rechargeable 12V DC battery that can provide several nights worth of observing from a single charge. To conserve battery life, an optional 2.5 Amp AC adapter (#2338N) is available to operate the scope from household current during backyard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied NexStar computer hand control has a nearly 40,000 object database of stars and objects that it can locate and track for you. The database includes the complete RNGC, Messier, and Caldwell catalogs; selected SAO stars (including the best variable stars and multiple star systems); the planets; the Moon; and more. You can also store and edit the right ascension and declination coordinates of 200 objects of your own choosing, such as favorite deep space objects or the comet and asteroid coordinates published monthly in \u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have several ways to have the NexStar computer find celestial objects for you. The most popular and easiest to use is Celestron's exclusive SkyAlign no-guesswork technology. After turning on the scope, simply enter the date and time and your location, then point the scope at any three bright stars, or at two bright stars and a planet or the Moon (you don't even have to know which stars and planet you're looking at, and you don't have to know and locate specific stars as you do with other alignment programs). The NexStar computer will use the stars you've pointed at to model the sky overhead. Once it knows what the sky looks like, it's ready to find and track nearly 40,000 objects for you at your command. Not all of the objects may be easily visible, however, due to the scope's limited aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer hand control includes a built-in RS-232 communication port allowing you to use a CCD autoguider for deep space photography. It also lets you use popular astronomy software to control the NexStar from a lap top or personal computer for remote control point-and-click slewing. The hand control software can now be flash-upgraded from the Celestron website. You can always have the most up-to-date control program, database, and software features simply by downloading the new programs as they are posted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope can be operated with its ergonomically designed hand control conveniently docked in its fork arm storage compartment. You can also remove the control and its coiled connecting cord from the fork arm for hand-held use. There's no need to worry about wrapping the cord around the mount as you walk around the scope to observe different parts of the sky. The hand control plugs into the fork arm rather than the base, so it always moves with the scope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe computer includes a camera control software program and a camera shutter cable. These let you remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera (connected to the scope by an appropriate camera adapter). This can be very useful during lunar or solar eclipses and during occultation events, since you won't have to miss any of the sights while worrying about the operation of your camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the database and scope operation information is displayed on a double line, 16-character, liquid crystal display on the hand control. There are 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons to make it easy for you to control the computer without affecting your dark-adapted vision. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start by using the computer's built-in Sky Tour feature. This program commands the NexStar 4 SE to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to them one at a time for you to observe at your leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what level of experience you start from, however, the NexStar 4 SE will unfold many of the wonders of the Universe for you, your family, and your friends. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the \"NexStar 4\/5 computer with SkyAlign\" icon in the support tab above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height altazimuth\/equatorial tripod:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 lb. adjustable height altazimuth tripod has tubular chromed steel legs for stability, and a combined die-cast spreader bar\/accessory tray that is cut out to hold two 2\" eyepieces and four 1.25\" eyepieces. The spreader bar is spring loaded, so that it can't accidentally detach from the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring loaded attachment bolts, that also can't be lost in the dark, hold the telescope to the no-tool adjustable wedge tilt plate that allows equatorial tracking for astrophotography. The tilt plate has a built-in latitude scale and can be operated from 0° to 90°, allowing both polar and altazimuth operation without having to buy a separate wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty, double that of competitive go-to scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kz_MJQF37lY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102mm (4.02\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1325mm (52\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (0.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90° viewing angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e241x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.37 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.14 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (0.38\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343mm (13.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm (4.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e939.8mm - 2397mm (37\" - 55\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod leg diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs (3.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 3°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x AUX Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North \/ EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 lbs (10.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eStar Pointer Finderscope\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-In Wedge\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221659955273,"sku":"NX4SE","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12193_1.jpg?v=1662967589"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-evolution-6-6-f-10-wifi-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6 6\" F\/10 Wifi Go-To SCT 12090","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron's new NexStar Evolution 6 6\" f\/10 go-to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope brings amateur astronomy into the wireless 21st century of smart phones, iPads, and tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution telescopes, including this advanced 6\" f\/10, are the first Schmidt-Cassegrain go-to telescopes with integrated WiFi so you are not tethered to your scope by a hand control on a coiled cord. You can slew to all of the best celestial objects with a simple tap on your smart phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply connect your smart phone or tablet to your NexStar Evolution's built-in wireless network, and you can explore the universe with Celestron's mobile app for iOS and Android. The app has a database of over 120,000 celestial objects for you to explore, including a specially selected list of 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects that you will come back to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the app's planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or to display a list of the best celestial objects that are visible to you based on your time and location. You can then have your Evolution 6 slew to the object of your choice at speeds of up to four degrees per second, center it precisely in the eyepiece field, and then track it flawlessly while you observe and enjoy at your leisure. In addition, Celestron's proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you can have your scope set up and ready to observe within minutes. (If you don't have a wireless device, or your smart phone or tablet runs out of juice in the field, a conventional hand control is included so you can still enjoy your scope.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron engineers designed the NexStar Evolution 6 based on years of customer feedback. Its upgraded single fork arm design offers many thoughtful features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars. For example, forget about buying boxes of AA batteries to power the scope, or a bulky external battery pack. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, the NexStar Evolution 6 includes its own built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. You can enjoy stargazing for up to 10 hours on a single charge, then recharge it at home using the supplied AC adapter. You can even use your NexStar Evolution's built-in USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, ergonomic handles make setting up your NexStar Evolution 6 quick and painless. With a total weight of only 35.4 lbs, the Evolution 6 is easy to transport, whether it's out to the backyard for a quick half hour of observing or away on an all-night observing session at a distant dark sky site. The adjustable height stainless steel tripod features lines etched on the legs to help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope without guesswork. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth give you the flexibility to manually point the telescope when it is powered off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get two quality Plössl eyepieces to give you observing options right out of the box. If you expand your eyepiece collection, you can store up to seven eyepieces in the 2 accessory trays, one on the tripod and one on the telescope drive base. An adjustable brightness red LED in the fork arm casts a soft red glow onto the accessory tray in the base to make it easier to select a different eyepiece while observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in astroimaging, the 6\" NexStar Evolution 6 is an excellent and very affordable way to get started. It's the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers precision worm gears, along with improved motors, for precise speed control and low periodic error. With the NexStar Evolution's good tracking accuracy, 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 an optional wedge for longer exposures to bring out faint and hidden details in your astrophotos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's time-tested Schmidt-Cassegrain optics and industry-standard StarBright XLT optical coatings give you the bright, sharp views Celestron is famous for - making the Evolution 6 a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution 6 includes built-in wi-fi for cordless operation, a StarPointer red dot finderscope, two 1.25\" Plössl eyepieces (38x and 115x), a 1.25\" prism star diagonal, an AC adapter for powering the scope and recharging the built-in battery, a computer hand control, and a stainless steel adjustable height tripod with accessory tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm (6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500mm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm (1.57\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm (0.51\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Dot Finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e354x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e459x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56mm (2.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406mm (16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184.15mm (7.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lbs (11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47\" – 69\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lbs (7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input and Mount output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4), charge battery with 12VDC, 5 0Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 lbs (17.23 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in Wifi\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated Lithium-iron battery\u003cbr\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e40mm and 13mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eRed dot finderscope\u003cbr\u003eVisual Back\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003cbr\u003e4 plug AC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prop65-warning-content\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481976811593,"sku":"NXEV6","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20183.jpg?v=1675379110"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-evolution-8-8-f-10-wifi-go-to-sct","title":"Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 8\" f\/10 WiFi Go-To SCT 12091","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelestron NexStar Evolution 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe NexStar Evolution 8” is the center of the Evolution series — the model where portability and aperture reach the most useful balance. At 203mm (8”) f\/10, it’s the same C8 optical tube that has been the most popular SCT in production for decades, now integrated into Celestron’s latest mount platform: built-in LiFePO4 battery, onboard WiFi, and the NexStar+ GoTo computer. At 40.6 pounds total kit weight, it’s a one-person setup that a serious observer can carry to a dark site, set up in under 20 minutes, and trust to track accurately through a full night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe C8 occupies a particular position in the SCT world. It has more accessories designed for it than any other telescope alive. Star diagonals, focal reducers, barlows, camera adapters, off-axis guiders, dew shields, and Hyperstar\/Fastar f\/2 imaging systems — the C8’s 2” rear cell thread and CG-5 dovetail interface are supported by more third-party products than any competing design. That ecosystem doesn’t exist for newer telescopes of comparable aperture, and it adds real value over the life of ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Evolution mount is well matched to the C8. The 13-pound optical tube is squarely in the design envelope for the single-arm fork — vibration settles quickly, zenith clearance is adequate with a 2” diagonal, and the tracking accuracy is sufficient for visual observing and short-exposure imaging. The 8” is not at the edge of the mount’s capability the way the 9.25” is. If you want the smoothest-handling Evolution scope that still offers serious aperture, the 8” is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCelestron C8 optical tube (203mm f\/10 SCT, StarBright XLT coatings, CG-5 dovetail bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSingle-arm fork mount with integrated LiFePO4 battery and built-in WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e2” stainless steel adjustable tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNexStar+ hand controller (40,000+ object database, backlit LCD, USB 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e40mm Plössl eyepiece (51x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e13mm Plössl eyepiece (156x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRed dot finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1.25” star diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVisual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAC adapter (4-plug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e203mm (8”) StarBright XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics — \u003c\/b\u003eStarBright XLT multi-layer coatings transmit up to 97.4% on the corrector lens. The C8 optical tube is Fastar compatible — the optional Hyperstar adapter converts it to f\/2 for short-exposure wide-field imaging, a configuration with an enormous following in the amateur imaging community. At the standard f\/10, the 2032mm focal length is ideal for planetary work, double stars, globular clusters, and small planetary nebulae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Most Accessory-Supported SCT in Production — \u003c\/b\u003eThe C8’s 2” rear cell thread and CG-5 dovetail have been supported by third-party manufacturers for decades. Every major accessory maker produces items explicitly designed for the C8: Starizona’s Hyperstar, Astrozap dew heaters, multiple focal reducer designs, off-axis guiders, and imaging trains. No other 8-inch telescope has this level of ecosystem support. When you buy a C8, you’re buying into 40+ years of accessory development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In LiFePO4 Battery — \u003c\/b\u003eA 9-cell 6V 4.5Ah lithium iron phosphate pack is integrated into the mount head. Up to 10 hours of continuous GoTo tracking on a single charge, recharging from AC adapter, 12V vehicle outlet, or USB. No external power tank to buy, carry, or forget. Cold-weather observers should plan for 20–30% reduced capacity below freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated WiFi and SkyPortal App — \u003c\/b\u003eThe mount creates its own WiFi hotspot. Connect a smartphone or tablet and run the full session from the SkyPortal app with a 120,000-object catalog. The included NexStar+ hand controller works simultaneously and is always there as a backup. Either interface handles GoTo slewing, tracking control, and alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNexStar+ GoTo with Brass Worm Gears — \u003c\/b\u003eDC servo motors and brass worm gears provide nine selectable slew speeds up to 4° per second. Seven alignment procedures including SkyAlign, which finds your position from any three identifiable bright objects. The GoTo accuracy holds up over years of use; brass wears better than plastic and maintains gear mesh tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlt-Az and EQ Tracking Modes — \u003c\/b\u003eThe Evolution mount operates in Alt-Az for standard visual and short-exposure imaging. Add an optional equatorial wedge and switch to EQ North or EQ South for long-exposure deep sky photography. Both modes are firmware-resident — no modification needed, just the wedge and a firmware menu change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Auxiliary Ports and Manual Clutch — \u003c\/b\u003eFour AUX ports on the mount accept Celestron accessories. The manual clutch lets you push the tube to a target by hand without motorized slewing. Both features are standard across the Evolution line and meaningfully speed up the workflow of a dark-site observing session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnder the Night Sky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eThe 8” SCT at f\/10 gives you a 2032mm focal length that delivers real planetary performance. At 51x with the 40mm eyepiece, you have slightly under 1° of true field — enough to take in most deep sky objects as complete fields. At 156x with the 13mm, Saturn’s Cassini Division resolves solidly in average suburban seeing, Jupiter shows four or five distinct cloud features including the Great Red Spot when it transits, and the lunar terminator at high magnification is an exercise in geological imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eFor deep sky objects, 203mm opens up the NGC catalog in a meaningful way. M13 in Hercules begins to resolve stars across the core at 200x. The Virgo Cluster reveals NGC 4438, 4435, and the surrounding population of galaxies. Stephan’s Quintet shows faint at 200x but is definitively present. Small planetary nebulae like NGC 7662 (Blue Snowball) and NGC 7009 (Saturn Nebula) show structural detail. The magnitude limit of 14.0 reaches well into the fainter NGCs under dark skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eThe C8’s sweet spot is the observer who wants to do both: planets one night, deep sky the next. The 2032mm focal length is long enough for planetary work and, with a 0.63x focal reducer, becomes 1280mm f\/6.3 — a genuine deep sky imaging focal length with the same optical tube. That flexibility is one of the key reasons the C8 has remained the most popular telescope of its type for over 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Cloudy Nights Members Say\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e“I’ve owned a C8 in some form for 20 years. The Evolution version is the best integrated package it’s ever come in. The battery is a legitimate quality-of-life upgrade — I set up in my backyard without thinking about power, and I travel to star parties without a gel-cell. The tracking is the same C8 tracking I’ve always known.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e“For the intermediate observer ready to step up from a small scope, the Evolution 8 is the natural destination. You get real aperture, a usable GoTo system, and a tube that does what the community says it does. The C8 has a 50-year track record for a reason.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e“The mount is well matched to the C8. Vibrations settle in a second or two. I’ve used it with a 2-inch diagonal at all elevations without clearance problems. The 9.25 was always a little too big for this fork arm. The C8 is right where it should be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserving Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eBudget 40–45 minutes for cool-down when moving the C8 from a warm interior to a cold night. The 8-inch corrector plate holds thermal mass longer than you’d expect, and planetary images will noticeably improve after the tube has equilibrated. To speed this up, remove the rear cap while cooling — air circulation through the tube from back to front reduces thermal settling time. If you’re doing a pure planetary session, use a 1.25” eyepiece path rather than a 2” diagonal to minimize the length of the back-focus train. For the best results at high magnification, wait for the image of a star to settle to a steady, sharp point before calling the seeing poor — the first 10 minutes after full cool-down often reveal significantly better seeing than the initial view suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe C8 is not a compromise. After 50 years of continuous production, its optics, its accessories, and its reputation are fully developed. The Evolution mount was designed around this optical tube — the balance is right, the stability is right, and the accessory ecosystem that grew up around the C8 over five decades is available to you immediately. If you’re comparing the Evolution 8” to something more expensive, the question worth asking is: how often will you actually observe? A scope that gets used beats a better scope that stays in the garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the C8 better than the C9.25” for visual observing? — \u003c\/b\u003eFor most observers on most nights, yes — in the sense that the C8 is a better match for the Evolution mount. The 9.25” gathers 34% more light and resolves more detail in principle, but it sits at the upper limit of what the single-arm fork handles comfortably. The C8 is comfortably within the mount’s design range, which means better stability and faster vibration damping. The net high-power observing experience — where seeing is usually the limiting factor — often favors the well-mounted 8” over the larger 9.25”. For strictly aperture-limited work (very faint objects, maximum resolution on tight doubles), the 9.25” has a real edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use the C8 for astrophotography without a wedge? — \u003c\/b\u003eFor planetary and lunar imaging — yes, no wedge needed. The Alt-Az tracking handles the short exposures that planetary cameras use. For long-exposure deep sky work, an equatorial wedge is required to enable the EQ tracking modes and prevent field rotation. With the wedge and a guiding setup, exposures of 1–2 minutes per frame are practical. The Hyperstar\/Fastar f\/2 conversion enables much shorter exposures in Alt-Az mode, which partially sidesteps the field rotation issue for wide-field targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the NexStar Evolution 8” compare to the NexStar 8SE? — \u003c\/b\u003eBoth use the C8 optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings. The Evolution 8 adds the built-in LiFePO4 battery (no external power needed), integrated WiFi (SkyPortal app control), and a manual clutch on the fork arm. The SE is a solid scope at a lower price point. The Evolution package is worth the upgrade if you value the battery convenience, app control, and improved stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the CG-5 dovetail on the C8 work with other mounts? — \u003c\/b\u003eYes. The CG-5 dovetail bar is a standard Celestron format compatible with CG-5, AVX, CGX, and other saddle plates that accept the CG-5 standard. The C8 optical tube can be moved to an equatorial mount later if your imaging ambitions grow beyond what the single-arm fork provides — the OTA investment is not locked to this mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #2e5da1; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e203mm (8”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e2032mm (80”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e14.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e843x (vs. unaided eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e64mm (2.5”) — 31% by diameter, 10% by area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e432mm (17”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e238mm (9.37”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e13 lbs (5.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e40.6 lbs (18.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCG-5 dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eIncluded Eyepieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e40mm Plössl (51x) and 13mm Plössl (156x), 1.25”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eRed dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDiagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1.25” star diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #2e5da1; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMount, Tripod \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eComputerized Alt-Az Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eInstrument Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e25 lbs (11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHeight Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1244.6–1651mm (49–65”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e50.8mm (2”) stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e9 speeds — max 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar, Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North, EQ South (EQ requires optional wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eMotor Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eDC servo motors with brass worm gears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star, 2-Star, Auto 2-Star, Solar System, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North\/South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eOver 40,000 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAuxiliary Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e4 AUX ports (hand control works from any port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — hand control input and mount output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBuilt-in (SkyPortal app compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eInternal 9-cell 6V 4.5Ah LiFePO4 — up to 10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAC adapter, 12V DC, or USB (included 4-plug AC adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHand Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNexStar+ — 2-line × 18-char backlit LCD, 19 LED buttons, USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAutoguide Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCG-5 saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition + SkyPortal app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481976844361,"sku":"NXEV8","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20184.jpg?v=1675379113"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-evolution-925-9-25-f-10-wifi-goto-sct","title":"Celestron Nexstar Evolution 925 9.25\" f\/10 WiFi GoTo SCT 12092","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCelestron NexStar Evolution 9.25” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain sits at the top of the NexStar Evolution line — 235mm of aperture, Celestron’s StarBright XLT coatings, and the same proven C9.25 optical tube design that’s been refined over decades of production. Paired with the Evolution mount’s integrated technology — a built-in lithium-iron phosphate battery, onboard WiFi, and the NexStar+ GoTo computer — it’s a capable all-in-one setup that doesn’t require an extension cord or an external power tank to work in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor visual observing, the mount handles the load without difficulty — GoTo tracking is smooth, and the brass worm gears hold their accuracy. Where the single-arm fork shows its limits is in damping time after tapping the focuser, in wind, or when a heavy 2” accessory is attached. Near zenith with a 2” star diagonal, clearance between the focuser and the mount base is tight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe step up from the 8” Evolution is real: 34% more light-collecting area, 16% more linear resolving power, a Dawes limit of 0.49 arc seconds versus 0.57, and 1,127x light-gathering advantage over the unaided eye. You see the difference on tight double stars, globular cluster resolution, the ring structure of planetary nebulae, and galaxy surface brightness. If those are your targets, the extra aperture earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron C9.25 optical tube (235mm f\/10 SCT, StarBright XLT coatings, CG-5 dovetail bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-arm fork mount with integrated LiFePO4 battery and built-in WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2” stainless steel adjustable tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ hand controller (40,000+ object database, backlit LCD, USB 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm Plössl eyepiece (59x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13mm Plössl eyepiece (180x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed dot finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25” star diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC adapter (4-plug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e235mm (9.25”) StarBright XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Celestron’s StarBright XLT multi-layer coatings transmit up to 97.4% on the corrector lens and apply anti-reflection coatings to both mirrors, delivering maximum light throughput for this aperture. The C9.25 optical tube is Fastar compatible, meaning you can install the optional Hyperstar adapter to convert the scope to f\/2 for ultra-fast wide-field imaging — a completely different operating mode from the standard f\/10 visual configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In LiFePO4 Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 9-cell 6V 4.5Ah lithium-iron phosphate pack is integrated into the mount head with no external battery tank required. Celestron rates it for up to 10 continuous hours of GoTo tracking under normal conditions. Real-world sessions at moderate temperatures confirm 8–10 hours of routine use. It recharges from the included AC adapter, from a 12V vehicle outlet, or via USB. Cold-weather observers should plan for 20–30% reduced capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated WiFi and SkyPortal App\u003c\/strong\u003e — The mount creates its own WiFi hotspot. Connect a smartphone or tablet, open the SkyPortal app, and you have GoTo control, real-time scope status, and access to a 120,000-object catalog — without pulling out the hand controller. SkyPortal is free on iOS and Android. The NexStar+ hand controller is still included and fully functional; the WiFi is additive, not a replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNexStar+ GoTo with Brass Worm Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e — DC servo motors drive brass worm gears at nine selectable slew speeds up to 4° per second. Brass worms outlast plastic alternatives and maintain their accuracy over years of use. Seven alignment options are available including SkyAlign (identify any three bright objects — the scope figures out where it is), which means you can align without knowing the sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlt-Az and EQ Tracking Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — The default operating mode is Alt-Az, which is correct for visual observing and short-exposure imaging. Install an optional equatorial wedge and switch the firmware to EQ North or EQ South for long-exposure astrophotography. Both modes are built into the NexStar+ hand controller; no additional hardware modifications are required beyond the wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Auxiliary Ports and Manual Clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four AUX ports on the mount head accept Celestron accessories: motorized focusers, dew heater controllers, StarSense AutoAlign, and more. A manual clutch lets you move the tube by hand without engaging the motors — useful during initial setup and star-hopping when you want to point quickly without waiting on the GoTo system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight-Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 2” stainless steel tripod legs adjust from 49” to 65” height and support the full 62.6-pound kit weight without flex. The accessory tray locks the spread of the legs and holds eyepieces off the wet ground. The CG-5 saddle plate on the mount head accepts the CG-5 dovetail on the C9.25 OTA and is compatible with other CG-5-standard optical tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnder the Night Sky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 59x with the included 40mm eyepiece, the 9.25” SCT provides about 1° of true field — wide enough to frame the Orion Nebula in its full context, sweep along the Virgo galaxy chain, or show the Beehive Cluster with room to spare. The 13mm eyepiece at 180x is where planetary detail starts to emerge: Cassini’s Division in Saturn’s rings, cloud belt structure on Jupiter, polar ice on Mars at opposition, and the crescent phase of Venus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBump to 250x–350x in good seeing, and the 9.25” aperture starts to distinguish itself from the 8”. M13 in Hercules resolves to individual stars across most of the core. The Ring Nebula (M57) shows a distinct donut shape with a darker center. NGC 4565, the edge-on galaxy in Coma Berenices, shows a clean dark lane across the nucleus at 200x. Tight double stars like Porrima reach the edge of resolution, compared to the 8” which may or may not split it cleanly depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2350mm focal length is excellent for planets but can feel limiting on large nebulae. For objects like the North America Nebula or M31, the 40mm eyepiece gives you the widest field this scope will produce. For strictly visual wide-field work, a shorter-focal-length instrument may complement the 9.25” more than replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Cloudy Nights Members Say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The optics on the C9.25 are exceptional — tight stars right to the edge with the right eyepiece, and planetary detail that made me retire my 8-inch. The mount tracks well enough for high-power observing. I use it strictly visual and haven’t hit any of the clearance issues people mention, because I just never go to zenith with a 2-inch diagonal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I had an 8SE for years and the 9.25 Evolution is a meaningful upgrade. That extra inch and a quarter makes a difference on globulars and small planetary nebulae. The built-in battery is genuinely useful — I don’t miss hauling a gel-cell to my dark site.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For what I do — visual observing from the backyard, mostly planets and bright showpiece objects — this scope is excellent. I went in knowing the single-arm fork has limits compared to the CPC. Those limits haven’t been a problem for me. People who want to image long-exposure deep sky should look at the CPC or an EQ mount.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eObserving Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C9.25 corrector plate is larger than the C8 and holds heat longer — budget 45–60 minutes for cool-down before pushing to high powers on planets, and you’ll be rewarded with steadier images. A shroud or dew heater on the corrector prevents fogging on humid nights. If you’re using a 2” diagonal, be aware that approaching zenith puts the diagonal body close to the mount base. Keep objects at least 10–15° below zenith, or switch to a 1.25” diagonal for high-altitude targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution 9.25” is a serious instrument in a genuinely portable package. Its honest character is this: more aperture than the C8, less stability than the CPC, better portability than either. For a visual observer who wants the most aperture the Evolution fork mount can comfortably carry — and who understands the single-arm fork’s limitations going in — this is the right telescope. For everyone else, the Evolution 8” does 90% of what this scope does at less cost, less weight, and with a mount that was sized specifically for the OTA it carries. Know which observer you are before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the practical difference between the Evolution 9.25” and the Evolution 8”? — \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 9.25” gathers 34% more light and resolves 16% more detail — the difference is visible on tight double stars, globular cluster resolution, and small planetary nebulae. The tradeoff is weight: the C9.25 OTA is 20 lbs versus the C8’s 14 lbs, which means more vibration settling time and tighter zenith clearance with a 2” diagonal. For strictly visual observing, the extra aperture is worth it. For maximum portability and stability, the 8” Evolution has the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the built-in battery actually last 10 hours? — \u003c\/strong\u003eCelestron’s 10-hour rating holds in normal temperatures with regular GoTo slewing. In practice, 8–10 hours is typical. Cold weather (below freezing) reduces that to roughly 6–8 hours. The battery charges fully in 6–8 hours from the included AC adapter, and can also charge from a 12V vehicle outlet or USB source. For multi-night star parties, a charged power bank or vehicle outlet between sessions keeps it topped off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the NexStar Evolution 9.25” good for astrophotography? — \u003c\/strong\u003eFor planetary and lunar imaging, yes — the 2350mm focal length at f\/10 is ideal for high-resolution planetary work, and the tracking is accurate enough for the short exposures a planetary camera uses. For long-exposure deep sky imaging, pair it with an equatorial wedge to enable EQ tracking mode, and plan to guide. The Fastar\/Hyperstar conversion to f\/2 enables wide-field imaging with short exposures. For very serious deep sky imaging, a dedicated EQ mount like the Advanced VX will outperform the single-arm fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this scope without the hand controller, using just the app? — \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The SkyPortal app connects directly to the mount’s WiFi hotspot and provides full GoTo control and a 120,000-object catalog. You’ll still need to run an alignment procedure, but you can do the entire session from the app. The hand controller is always there as a backup, and some observers prefer it for quick star-to-star slewing. Both are included; neither is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the CG-5 dovetail on the C9.25 OTA fit other mounts? — \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The CG-5 dovetail bar is a standard Celestron format compatible with the CG-5, AVX, CGX, and other saddle plates that accept the CG-5 standard. This means the C9.25 optical tube can be moved to a different mount if you later upgrade — the OTA investment is not locked to the Evolution mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #2e5da1; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e235mm (9.25”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e2350mm (93”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e555x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e34x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e0.59 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e0.49 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1,127x (vs. unaided eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e85mm (3.35”) — 36% by diameter, 13% by area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e559mm (22”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e271.78mm (10.7”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e20 lbs (9.07 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCG-5 dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #2e5da1; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMount, Tripod \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eComputerized Alt-Az Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eInstrument Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e25 lbs (11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHeight Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1244.6–1651mm (49–65”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e50.8mm (2”) stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eMount Head Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e16 lbs (7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTripod Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e26.6 lbs (12.06 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e62.6 lbs (28.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e9 speeds — max 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar, Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North, EQ South (EQ requires optional wedge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eMotor Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eDC servo motors with brass worm gears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSkyAlign, 1-Star, 2-Star, Auto 2-Star, Solar System, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North\/South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eOver 40,000 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAuxiliary Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e4 AUX ports (hand control works from any port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — hand control input and mount output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBuilt-in (SkyPortal app compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eInternal 9-cell 6V 4.5Ah LiFePO4 — up to 10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAC adapter, 12V DC, or USB (included 4-plug AC adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eHand Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNexStar+ — 2-line × 18-char backlit LCD, 19 LED buttons, USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eAutoguide Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCG-5 saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eIncluded Eyepieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e40mm Plössl (59x) and 13mm Plössl (180x), 1.25”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eFinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eRed dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eDiagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f0f4fa; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1.25” star diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #fafbfd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition + SkyPortal app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481976877129,"sku":"NXEV9","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20185.jpg?v=1675379115"},{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-evolution-8-hd-8-f-10-edgehd-sct-with-starsense-and-wifi","title":"Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 HD 8\" f\/10 Edgehd SCT With Starsense And Wifi 12096","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron's new NexStar Evolution 8HD 8\" f\/10 go-to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has stunning EdgeHD optics, and a StarSense auto-align system to bring amateur astronomy into the easy set-up wireless 21st century of smart phones and tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis NexStar Evolution 8HD telescope has:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003e8\" f\/10 EdgeHD high definition aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain optics \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eStarSense AutoAlign accessory for automatic alignment on the stars\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eWireless operation via smartphone or tablet; no hand control required \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eStarBright XLT optical multicoatings for the highest possible light transmission\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eStarPointer Pro red dot finder \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003e40mm 1.25\" Plössl eyepiece (51x) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable lithium battery for up to 10 hours of observing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD telescope is an advanced 8\" f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with state-of-the-art EdgeHD optics, a StarSense autoalign system, and integrated wi-fi. If you own a smart phone or tablet, that means you are not tethered to your scope by a hand control on a coiled cord. A simple tap on your phone or tablet and you have complete operational control of your Evolution 8HD - even if you are standing many feet away from the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply connect your smart phone or tablet to your NexStar Evolution's built-in wireless network, and you can explore the universe with Celestron's free SkyPortal mobile app for iOS and Android. The app has a database of over 120,000 celestial objects for you to explore, including a specially selected list of 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects that you will come back to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the app's planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or to display a list of the best celestial objects that are visible to you based on your time and location. You can then have your Evolution 8HD slew to the object of your choice at speeds of up to four degrees per second, center it precisely in the eyepiece field, and then track it flawlessly while you observe and enjoy at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligning on the sky when you go out is easy . . . the supplied Celestron StarSense auto alignment system does it for you. The integrated StarSense camera uses advanced multi-point mount modeling to automatically take a series of images of different parts of the sky when you turn on the NexStar Evolution 8HD. Using up to 10 stars as reference points, StarSense compares those images against its internal database of over 40,000 celestial objects. It uses these images to identify star patterns to determine your telescope's position in relation to the sky so the SkyPortal app and your smartphone can take you on your nightly sight-seeing tour of the heavens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD includes its own built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. You can enjoy stargazing for up to 10 hours on a single charge, then recharge it at home using the supplied AC adapter. You can even use your NexStar Evolution 8HD's built-in USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, ergonomic handles make setting up your NexStar Evolution 8HD quick and painless. With a total weight of only 44 lbs, the Evolution 8HD is easy to transport, whether it's out to the backyard for a quick half hour of observing or away on an all-night observing session at a distant dark sky site. The adjustable height stainless steel tripod features lines etched on the legs to help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope without guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual clutches in both altitude and azimuth give you the flexibility to manually point the telescope when it is powered off. You can store up to seven eyepieces in the two accessory trays, one on the tripod and one on the telescope drive base. An adjustable brightness red LED in the fork arm casts a soft red glow onto the accessory tray in the base to make it easier to select a different eyepiece while observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in astroimaging, the 8\" Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD is an excellent and very affordable way to get started. It's the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers precision worm gears, along with improved motors, for precise speed control and low periodic error. With the NexStar Evolution 8HD's good tracking accuracy, 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 an optional wedge for longer exposures to bring out faint and hidden details in your astrophotos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's superb flat field\/coma-free EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain optics and industry-standard StarBright XLT optical coatings give you the bright, sharp views Celestron is famous for - making the Evolution 8HD a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD includes everything you need to start observing - and includes all the auto-align and wi-fi accessibility you need to make getting started a no-fuss joy. All you need to add is a smartphone or tablet and a night sky over your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdgeHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2032mm (80\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm (1.57\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm (.51\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer Pro™ finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64mm (2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.77%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238mm (9.37\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 lbs (6.35 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lbs (11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47\" – 69\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lbs (7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hand Control input and Mount output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 lbs (19.05 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eSingle Fork Arm Mount and Tripod\u003cbr\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in Wifi\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated Lithium-iron battery\u003cbr\u003eStarsense Hand Control\u003cbr\u003e40mm and 13mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003eStarPointer Pro™ finderscope\u003cbr\u003eVisual Back\u003cbr\u003eStar Diagonal\u003cbr\u003e4 plug AC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cali-prop65-warning\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/nexstar-evolution-8-hd-telescope-with-starsense#\"\u003eView Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481979859017,"sku":"NXEV8HD","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20446.jpg?v=1675379311"}],"url":"https:\/\/astronomics.com\/collections\/celestron-nexstar-se-and-evolution-holiday-promo.oembed","provider":"Astronomics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}