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Setting up a Celestron NexStar Evolution telescope

Part two of the Celestron NexStar series. This guide is intended to help first time users and those who are experiencing difficulty with the Celestron SkyPortal (previously known as Celestron SkyQLink) Wifi module. Introduction In our previous blog we reviewed Celestron’s top-selling Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Computerised Telescope. Now, this blog will go through the ins and […]

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Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope: Review

Jump Straight to the Verdict The Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 Computerised Telescope The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Computerised Cassegrain telescope is a large Schmidt Cassegrain. It’s got a gaping 203.2mm (8″ aperture) and 2032mm focal length. Basically, it’s a bucket full of light. With these specifications, this telescope is capable of reaching high magnifications (480x highest […]

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Phone adapters for telescopes – handy little gizmos

Phone adapters for telescopes allow you to position your phone at the back of a telescope, microscope or binoculars. They allow adjustments so you can take photos or video without that irritating vignetting or having to carefully hold the phone in place. Optics Central have phone adapters for telescopes by saxon, Carson and Celestron. International […]