Are you an astronomy enthusiast or a professional stargazer looking for a high-quality, durable, and advanced telescope The NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD, Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with StarSense is the perfect choice for you. This innovative and powerful telescope system is designed to provide a versatile and portable stargazing experience, combining top-tier optics with cutting-edge technology. The NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD features an 8-inch aperture and a superior Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system, ensuring clear and detailed views of celestial objects. The telescope is equipped with EdgeHD optics and StarSense AutoAlign on the renowned Evolution mount, all controllable from your favorite tablet or phone. This makes it a compact yet mechanically solid setup for both observing and astro-imaging. The telescope comes with a deluxe accessory kit that includes five Celestron Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25" Barlow lens, and a 1.25" filter set, offering a variety of viewing options. The StarSense AutoAlign technology in the SkyPortal app provides advanced mount modeling, allowing you to enter up to 10 alignment points for the most precise pointing accuracy possible. For astro-imaging enthusiasts, the NexStar Evolution 8HD is an excellent choice. It offers brass worm gears and improved motors, ensuring great tracking. The flat-field, coma-free EdgeHD optical system allows you to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera. As you progress in astro-imaging, you can add our Wedge for NexStar Evolution to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos. The NexStar Evolution 8HD is also equipped with four auxiliary ports, a StarPointer Pro finderscope, two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25" star diagonal, and an international AC adapter. The free SkyPortal app provides an interactive planetarium on your smart device, enhancing your stargazing experience. The Celestron 1.25" Eyepiece and Filter Kit included in the package is a great way to expand the functionality and enjoyment of your telescope. The kit comes in a metal, foam-lined carry case and includes a variety of Plossl eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, and a range of filters. These accessories can be used to bring out certain details on a planet's surface or its cloud structure, providing a versatile and comprehensive stargazing experience. In summary, the NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD, Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with StarSense is a powerful, easy-to-use, and ready-for-action system that covers all bases for compact and easy use, making it perfectly capable for any observing or astro-imaging pursuit..
8" f/10 EdgeHD: Portable yet enough light gathering power to see detailed views of solar system and deep sky objects.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing.
Built-in WiFi: No Hand controller required! Just use your smartphone or tablet which connects to the telescope via WiFi.
StarSense Auto Align: Automatically aligns your telescope and works with the SkyPortal app for complete wireless control.
Fastar/HyperStar compatible: Image deep sky objects in seconds at f/2, often eliminating the need to autoguide or track on a wedge.
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