Product Description
Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope The NexStar Evolution 5-inch SCT is a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope equipped with integrated WiFi, allowing you to scan the night sky with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. You can connect your device easily via the Celestron mobile... read more
Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope
The NexStar Evolution 5-inch SCT is a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope equipped with integrated WiFi, allowing you to scan the night sky with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. You can connect your device easily via the Celestron mobile app which is available for iOS and Android.
The telescope also features a built-in, ultra-long life battery that provides up to 10 hours of use on a single charge and can even be used to charge your other devices via the USB charge port.
- Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS android
- 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Computerised GoTo mount
- Rechargeable battery
- Up to 10 hours battery life
User Friendly
The NexStar Evolution has been designed with the user in mind. Using years of customer feedback, Celestron has been able to incorporate many thoughtful design features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars.
Batteries ARE Included
The NexStar Evolution telescopes feature a built-in, ultra-long life battery so that you don’t have to rely on an external power supply. The lithium-iron phosphate battery provides up to 10 hours of use on a single charge and can even be used to charge your other devices via the USB charge port. There is even an intelligent power management system that senses when the battery levels are low and initiates a power-saving mode to that you can keep observing for as long as possible.
Easy Setup
The NexStar Evolution features large, ergonomic handles that aid in a quick and easy set-up so that you can be observing the heavens in no time. The all-metal tripod features a metal accessory tray with indentations for storing and carrying the tripod. There are also leg etchings to ensure you get a level, uniform height. You can manually point the scope when powered off thanks to manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth. The tripod features 2 accessory trays that allow you to store up to 7 eyepieces, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator.
Superior tracking
The NexStar Evolution is the only fork-mounted telescope, in its price range, to feature brass worm gears, along with improved motors. This ensures that the tracking accuracy is so good that you can capture images of deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera.
Bright and Sharp Views
You can enjoy bright and sharp views every time thanks to the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system with StarBright XLT optical coatings.
Other Features
The NexStar Evolution 5-inch SCT also features 4 auxiliary ports, a classic NexStar+ hand control, StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, and an AC adapter.
read lessMPN: 12095-CGL
Barcode: 050234120951
Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope Specification
Optical Tube Info
- Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
- Aperture: 125mm (5")
- Focal Length: 1250mm (49")
- Focal Ratio: f/10
- Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57")
- Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 31x
- Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 13mm (.51")
- Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 96x
- Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
- Star Diagonal: 90° Prism - 1.25"
- Optical Tube: Aluminum
- Highest Useful Magnification: 295x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.11 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 0.93 arc seconds
- Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 329x
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 51mm (2")
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 40%
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 17%
- Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
- Optical Tube Length: 330mm (13")
- Optical Tube Diameter: 152mm (6")
- Optical Tube Weight: 4.54 kg
- Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Mount Info
- Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
- Instrument load capacity: 11 kg
- Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47" – 69")
- Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") Stainless Steel
- Mount Head Weight: 7 kg
- Accessory Tray: Yes
- Tripod Weight: 5.44 kg
- Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
- Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
- GPS: N/A
- Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate
- Number of Auxiliary Ports: 4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports)
- Autoguide Port: No
- USB Port: Yes, Hand Control input and Mount output
- Power Requirements: Internal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4)
- Motor Drive: DC servo motors
- Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
- Periodic Error Correction: No
- Computerized Hand Control: 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection
- NexStar+ Database: Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
- Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
- Total Kit Weight: 17.23 kg
What’s in the Box?
- Optical tube
- Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- Built-in Wifi
- Integrated Lithium-iron battery
- NexStar+ Hand Control
- 40mm and 13mm eyepiece
- Red dot finderscope
- Visual Back
- Star Diagonal
- 4 plug AC adapter
MPN: 12095-CGL
Barcode: 050234120951
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope
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