Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope

Product Description

The Celestron Nex Star Evolution 8 Computerised Telescope has high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, with integrated Wi Fi. Leave your hand control behind & slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. You can connect your device to Nex Star Evolution’s built-in wireless network, & explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for i OS & Android. Using the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time & location, the proprietary Sky Align alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes. This is the most user-friendly telescope ever because Celestron engineers have designed the Nex Star Evolution based on years of customer feedback. It offers many thoughtful design features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars. You can forget about batteries or an external power supply because for the first time ever on a consumer telescope, the Nex Star Evolution

Includes:: its own built-in lithium-ion battery. You’ll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can even use Nex Star Evolution’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session. Setting up your Nex Star Evolution is quick & painless with large, ergonomic handles. The steel tripod features leg etchings to help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope. Manual clutches in both altitude & azimuth offer greater flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Store up to 7 eyepieces in 2 accessory trays, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator. If you’re interested in astroimaging, the 6-inch Nex Star Evolution is an excellent, affordable way to get started. It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers worm gears, along with enhanced motors. Nex Star Evolution’s tracking accuracy is so impressive, you can capture images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera. Of course, the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with Star Bright XLT optical coatings which is a great choice for visual observers & budding astroimagers alike. The Nex Star Evolution

Includes:: a Star Pointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, AC adapter, & optional hand control. Features
- Control your telescope wirelessly from your i OS or Android smartphone or tablet with the free Celestron mobile app with planetarium interface & Sky Align technology
- Compact, portable 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with Star Bright XLT optical coatings & Fastar compatibility
- Computerised Go To mount with high-performance worm gears & motors for enhanced tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
- enhanced industrial design with manual clutches & integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) charge port for your smart device For full

Specification see Celestron website: http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/telescopes/nexstar-evolution-8