Celestron 6″ NexStar Evolution Computerized Telescope Essential Bundle – 12090-BUN-E

More About the Celestron NexStar Evolution 6” Telescope

Celestron’s signature telescopes reach a new level with the NexStar Evolution! It is the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi so you can leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for iOS and Android.

Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. The proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes.

NexStar Evolution – the Most User Friendly Telescope Ever!

Celestron engineers designed the 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 lithium-ion battery so that you will be able to enjoy stargazing marathons of 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.

Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and 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 and 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.

Enjoy Superior Tracking While Astro-Imaging!

If you’re interested in astro-imaging, the Celestron 8” NexStar 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 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 astronomical imaging, you can add the Celestron Pro HD Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos.

Of course, the 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings—a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.

The 6” NexStar Evolution includes the OTA, single fork arm mount and tripod, accessory tray, hand controller, 40 mm and 13 mm eyepieces, red dot finderscope, visual back, star diagonal, and a 4-plug AC adapter.

Celestron 6” NexStar Evolution Specifications

• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Aperture: 150 mm

• Focal Length: 1500 mm

• Focal Ratio: 10

• Focal Length of Eyepiece: 40 mm

• Magnification of Eyepiece: 38x

• Finderscope: Starpointer (Includes 3V CR2032 lithium button battery)

• Star Diagonal: 1.25″

• Mount Type: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth

• Tripod: Stainless Steel

• Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25″) Power Requirements: Internal Battery Included

• Highest Useful Magnification: 354x

• Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4

• Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds

• Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds

• Light Gathering Power: 459x

• Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT

• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2 in

• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37%

• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14%

• Optical Tube Length: 16 in

• Total Telescope Kit Weight: 49 lb

• Max Slew Speed: 4 degrees per second

• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align

• Communication Ports: 1 hand control and 3 aux ports for optional accessories

• App Database: Over 120,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects

• USB Charge Port: Yes