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Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 HD 8" f/10 Edgehd SCT With Starsense And Wifi 12096

SKU NXEV8HD

Manufacturer Part # 12096

Original price $2,949.00 - Original price $2,949.00
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Celestron'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.

This NexStar Evolution 8HD telescope has:
  • 8" f/10 EdgeHD high definition aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • StarSense AutoAlign accessory for automatic alignment on the stars
  • Wireless operation via smartphone or tablet; no hand control required 
  • StarBright XLT optical multicoatings for the highest possible light transmission
  • StarPointer Pro red dot finder 
  • 40mm 1.25" Plössl eyepiece (51x) 
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium battery for up to 10 hours of observing
  • 2-year warranty

This 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.

Simply 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.

You 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.

Aligning 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.

The 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.

Large, 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.

Manual 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.

If 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.

Celestron'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.

The 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.

Tech Details: 

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design: EdgeHD
Aperture: 203.2mm (8")
Focal Length: 2032mm (80")
Focal Ratio: f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 51x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 13mm (.51")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 156x
Finderscope: StarPointer Pro™ finderscope
Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 480x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 843x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 64mm (2.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 9.77%
Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length: 432mm (17")
Optical Tube Diameter: 238mm (9.37")
Optical Tube Weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity: 25 lbs (11 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47" – 69")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight: 16 lbs (7 kg)
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS: N/A
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate
Number of Auxiliary Ports: 4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports)
Autoguide Port: No
USB Port: Yes, Hand Control input and Mount output
Power Requirements: Internal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4)
Motor Drive: DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction: No
Computerized Hand Control: 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection
NexStar+ Database: Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: 42 lbs (19.05 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
Accessory Tray
Built-in Wifi
Integrated Lithium-iron battery
Starsense Hand Control
40mm and 13mm eyepiece
StarPointer Pro™ finderscope
Visual Back
Star Diagonal
4 plug AC adapter
Solar Warning
  • Never 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.
  • Never 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.
  • Never 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.
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