Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Telescope
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The Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (Wi-Fi Enabled) offers excellent views and a never-ending list of features at a great price.
- 6-Inch Aperture & StarBright XLT Coatings for Bright Views
- Precise Computerised Alt-Azimuth (AZ) NexStar Evolution Mount
- WiFi Enabled to Connect to Your Smartphone / Tablet
- Rechargeable In-Built Battery for 10 Hours of Continuous Observing
- Includes 2 Plössl Eyepieces, NexStar+ Hand Controller & More
- Celestron 2 Year Warranty
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Explore the universe with the Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (Wi-Fi Enabled).
The Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (WiFi Enabled) offers excellent views and a never-ending list of features at a great price.
Surprisingly powerful.
The NexStar Evolution 6 offers a 6-inch aperture, meaning the telescope offers surprisingly powerful views, despite its compact form factor. When paired with the StarBright XLT Coatings, the Evolution 6 performs remarkably well when pointed at deep sky objects, especially when taken out to a dark sky site away from city lights.
Compounding onto its optical capabilities is the impressive focal length of 1500mm, which allows you to see the craters of the moon up close and some of the larger planets, such as Jupiter and Saturn.
The Evolution 8 model offers a larger aperture for even brighter views of deep-sky objects (DSOs).
And the revolutionary NexStar Evolution Computerised Mount.
The NexStar Evolution Mount is feature-packed, making it great for beginners and more serious astronomers alike. The Evolution Mount is powered by an in-built, rechargeable, lithium-iron phosphate battery with a continuous runtime of 10 hours. This makes it great for travelling, especially when paired with a relatively compact 6-inch SCT such as the Evolution 6 Optical Tube Assembly.
The Evolution Mount also features built-in WiFi. This means that in addition to using the included NexStar+ Hand Controller, you have the option to control the telescope using your smartphone or tablet.
Most importantly, the NexStar Evolution is a step above the NexStar SE. With manual release clutches and precisely machined worm gears for both axes, the Evolution Mount is incredibly robust and reliable. Expect great stability with the NexStar Evolution.
Optics Central is an Authorised Retailer of Celestron. The Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (WiFi Enabled) is backed by the Celestron 2 Year Warranty.
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Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) |
Aperture | 150mm (6-inches) |
Focal Length | 1500mm (59-inches) |
Focal Ratio | f/10.0 |
Included Eyepieces | 40mm (38x Magnification) 13mm (115x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
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 (Compared to Human Eye) | 459x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 56mm (2.2") |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
Optical Tube Length | 406mm (16") |
Optical Tube Diameter | 184.15mm (7.25") |
Optical Tube Weight | 4.54kg |
Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | Computerised Altitude-Azimuth (AZ) Single Fork Arm |
Payload Capacity | 11kg |
Tripod Material | Stainless Steel |
Height Adjustment Range (Including Mount and Tripod) | 1193.8 - 1752.6mm |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 38.1mm (1.5") |
Tripod Weight | 5.44kg |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Mount Head Weight | 7kg |
Slew Speeds | 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 4° / Second) |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South |
GPS | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Saddle Plate |
Auxiliary Ports | 4 Aux Ports |
Autoguide Port | No |
USB Port | Yes (Hand Controller Input & Mount Output) |
Power Reqiurements | Internal 9 6V, 4 5Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4) |
Motor Drive | DC Servo Motors |
Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (With Equatorial Wedge) |
Periodic Error Correction | No |
Computerised Hand Controller | Double Line, 18 Character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 Fiber Optic Backlit LED Buttons and USB 2.0 Port for PC Connection |
NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ Objects with 100 User Defined Programmable Objects and Enhanced Information on Over 200 Objects |
Software | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight | 17.23kg |
Warranty | Celestron 2 Year Warranty |
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About Celestron
Imagine a humble beginning – a 6-inch reflector telescope crafted by Tom Johnson for his young son. This was the spark that ignited a transformative journey. As time passed, his designs evolved into larger, more sophisticated scopes. Today, Celestron shines as an industry trailblazer, renowned for crafting precision optical equipment. From computerised marvels to traditional telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and more, Celestron's portfolio is a universe of possibilities. With a legacy spanning over 50 illustrious years, Celestron has earned admiration from both avid hobbyists and dedicated astronomers worldwide. But they don't rest on their laurels; innovation propels them forward. They constantly broaden their product horizons while illuminating minds through global science education initiatives. Celestron's story is one of innovation, evolution and a passion for the cosmos. Join them on this extraordinary journey of discovery and inspiration.
Product Code: 12090
Optical Design | Schmidt Cassegrain (XLT) |
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Aperture | 152mm |
Focal Length | 1500mm |
Focal Ratio | 10.0 |
Highest Magnification | 354x |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 13.4 |
Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth Nexstar Evolution Single Fork Arm Mount |
Dovetail Type | Celestron CG5 Mount |
Eyepiece 1 | 40mm |
Eyepiece 2 | 13mm |
Finderscope Make | StarPointer Red Dot |
Tube Length | 406mm x 184.15mm |
Electronic Hand Control | Yes |
Motor Drive | Yes |
Warranty Information | 2 Years |
Item | Qty |
Optical Tube | 1 |
Evolution Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod | 1 |
Accessory Tray | 1 |
Nexstar+ Hand Controller | 1 |
40mm and 13mm Eyepieces | 1 |
StarPointer Red Dot Finder | 1 |
Visual back | 1 |
Star Diagonal | 1 |
4 plug AC Adapter | 1 |