Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6 Telescope

Manufacturer	Celestron
Model Number	C/12090

Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6 Telescope
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Overview
The Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope from Celestron is a versatile, powerful, and user-friendly Schmidt-Cassegrain style telescope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Light transmission is increased throughout the whole optical path thanks to the improved proprietary StarBright XLT multi-coating system, with anti-reflection multicoated lenses, highly reflective multicoated mirrors, and 4-element rare-earth glass. While the focal ratio is a slow f/10, the scope's precision tracking system allows it to be a competent astrophotography/astroimaging platform for the Moon and planets.
With the Evolution you can choose between two ways to use and control it. There is the 4-line 18-character NexStar computer controller. This is a wired piece of hardware with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects plus several astronomical catalogs including the Messier and Caldwell. You can download Celestron's free Navigator app for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets which greatly increases the usability. You can connect to the app via the telescope using the scope's WiFi. The system can assist in properly aligning the scope and provide tours of the objects and events visible , it also allows for manual direction and slew control. You can either choose to control all this with the controller or with the mobile device, whichever works best for you.
The Nexstar Evolution 6 was designed to be portable and it features a long life lithium-ion phosphate battery providing up to 10 hours of continual use on a single charge.
The scope comes with an AC power supply with plugs for the US, EU, UK, and AU outlets. The battery powers the servo motors, auxiliary accessory ports, a USB charging port, and the built-in Wifi. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth enable users to manually move and point the telescope when it's powered off.


Specifications

• Focal Length: 1500 mm


• Focal Ratio: 10


• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40 mm


• Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 13mm


• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain


• Aperture: 150 mm


• Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 38x


• Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 115x


• Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459x


• Finderscope: StarPointer


• Star Diagonal: 1.25"


• Mount Type: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth


• Tripod: Stainless steel


• Power Requirements: Internal battery included


• HIghest Useful Magnification: 354x


• Lowest Useful Magnification: 21x


• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4


• Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc secondsIt's


• Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds


• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2 in


• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14%


• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37%


• Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT


• Optical Tube Length: 16 in


• Total Telescope Kit Weight: 35.4 lbs


• Max Slew Speed: 4 degrees per second


• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar


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


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


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