Description
THE MOST USER-FRIENDLY TELESCOPE EVER
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 lithium-ion 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.
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.
SUPERIOR TRACKING FIT FOR ASTROIMAGING
If you’re interested in astroimaging, the 6-inch 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 astroimaging, you can add our Pro HD Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos.
Of course, the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.
NeXStar Evolution includes a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25″ Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25″ star diagonal, AC adapter, and optional hand control.
Celestron Accessory Kit with Filter Set
The Celestron 1.25″ Eyepiece and Filter Kit is a great way to expand the functionality and enjoyment of your telescope. Inside the metal, foam-lined carry case you’ll find these accessories:
• 32 mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1.25″
• 17 mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1.25″
• 13 mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1.25″
• 8 mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1.25″
• 6 mm Plossl Eyepiece – 1.25″
• 2x Barlow Lens – 1.25″
• #80A Blue Filter – 1.25″
• #58A Green Filter – 1.25″
• #56 Light Green Filter – 1.25″
• #25 Red Filter – 1.25″
• #21 Orange Filter – 1.25″
• #12 Yellow Filter – 1.25″
• Moon Filter – 1.25″
Eyepieces – All five Plossl eyepieces can be used in any telescope with a 1.25″ focuser. Each eyepiece features a four-element design with a 52 Degree apparent field of view. The optics are fully multi-coated to improve light transmission and protect the optics. The 32 mm Plossl eyepiece offers a low power, wide field view in most telescopes, the 13 mm & 17 mm focal lengths are good medium-power oculars, and the 8 mm & 6 mm eyepieces provide high magnifications, great for the Moon and planets, especially when seeing conditions are good.
2x Barlow Lens – The included, and very versatile 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece. Since this kit includes five (5) eyepieces, you will be able to use them with and without the Barlow, giving you a total of ten magnification options in all. Any other 1.25″ eyepieces you already have will also work in this desirable accessory, giving you even more magnification choices. Remember, high magnifications do not always produce clear, sharp results, especially on evenings of poor or moderate seeing conditions. Experiment to find the magnifications that are best for your telescope on a particular night.
Filters – Colored filters can be used to bring out certain details on a planet’s surface or its cloud structure. All of the planetary filters included in the 1.25″ Eyepiece & Accessory Kit, as well as the Moon filter, can be used on any 1.25″ eyepiece with the proper filter threads, so they are very versatile. Just screw one onto your eyepiece of choice and slide it into the focuser.
The Moon filter is one of the first accessories most new amateur astronomers buy, and for good reason! It helps block out a portion of the light the Moon sends into your eyepiece so that you can see details better. You can also try this filter on Venus; it blocks enough glare so you can observe the planet’s phases more easily.
Metal Case: The sturdy metal carry case has die-cut foam inside to protect and cushion your accessories. Store each one in its appointed place when not in use and you’ll keep them looking and performing like new. The case is even large enough to carry a few extra accessories. Just pull out enough of the foam cubes to make a nest for your eyepiece, camera adapter, etc. A tight fit is better, so remove the least amount of foam possible before testing the fit. You can always remove more if you need to.
