Celestron Nexstar Evolution 5" SCT Telescope with WiFi
Description
"This robotic WiFi telescope is the coolest app-cessory in the galaxy"
- Wired.com
"5-star overall rating"
- BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Celestron NexStar Evolution 5 SCT Telescope
The NexStar Evolution is the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi. Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app for iOS and Android.
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Interactive Planetarium Experience
Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the SkyPortal app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes.
The Most User-Friendly Telescope
Celestron engineers designed NexStar 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.
Forget about batteries or an external power supply. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, NexStar Evolution includes its own built-in battery. With this ultra-long life lithium-iron phosphate battery, you’ll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge.
You can even use NexStar Evolution’s USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session. An intelligent power management system senses when battery levels are low and goes into power-saving mode to keep your telescope running for as long as possible.
Quick and Painless Setup
Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and painless with large, ergonomic handles. The all-metal tripod features a metal accessory tray with indentations for storing and carrying the tripod. During setup, leg etchings help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope.
Superior Tracking for Astroimaging
If you’re interested in astroimaging, the 5-inch NexStar Evolution is an excellent, affordable way to get started. It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears, along with improved motors. NexStar Evolution’s tracking accuracy is so impressive, you can capture images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera.
As you progress in the hobby of astroimaging, you can add our HD Pro Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos. NexStar Evolution is compatible with the wedge when used with the CPC tripod (sold separately).
Additional Features
- Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system with StarBright XLT optical coatings for bright, sharp views.
- 4 auxiliary ports - 2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom.
- Includes a classic NexStar+ hand control, but can be operated via mobile app.
- Comes with a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, and an AC adapter.
Specifications
Telescope Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 125mm (5") |
| Focal Length | 1250mm (49") |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 40mm (1.57") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 31x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 13mm (.51") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 96x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal | 90° Prism - 1.25" |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 295x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.11 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.93 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 51mm (2") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 40% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 17% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 330mm (13") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 152mm (6") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument Load Capacity | 25 lbs (11 kg) |
| Height Adjustment Range | 1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47" – 69") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25") Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight | 16 lbs (7 kg) |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 12 lbs (5.44 kg) |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 saddle plate |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports | 4 AUX Ports |
| Autoguide Port | No |
| USB Port | Yes, Hand Control input and Mount output |
| Power Requirements | Internal 9.6V, 4.5Ah LiFePO4 battery |
| 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 |
| Periodic Error Correction | No |
| Computerized Hand Control | 2 line x 18 character LCD, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port |
| NexStar+ Database | Over 40,000 objects |
| Software | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight | 38 lbs (17.23 kg) |
| Included Items: | |
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