Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Nexstar Case

Become an explorer of the cosmos with the NexStar Evolution 8, a revolutionary Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope from Celestron. This state-of-the-art telescope is the first of its kind to feature integrated WiFi, allowing you to navigate the night sky with ease using your smartphone or tablet. Simply connect your device to the NexStar Evolution's built-in wireless network and utilize the Celestron mobile app, available for both iOS and Android. With the app's planetarium interface, you can view the night sky in real time or access a list of currently visible celestial objects based on your location and time. The app also incorporates Celestron's proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure, ensuring you're ready to observe the universe within minutes. Designed with user experience in mind, the NexStar Evolution 8 incorporates a wealth of features to enhance your stargazing experience. Its built-in lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for external power supplies or batteries, providing up to 10 hours of observation time on a single charge. The telescope also features a USB charge port, allowing you to keep your other devices powered during your observing sessions. Setting up the NexStar Evolution 8 is a breeze thanks to its large, ergonomic handles and steel tripod with leg etchings for easy leveling. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer the flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. The telescope also includes storage for up

• SUPERIOR OPTICS - Featuring Schmidt-Cassegrain design with 203.2mm aperture and StarBright XLT coatings for exceptional light gathering and clear, crisp high-resolution views, revealing intricate details.
• HIGH MAGNIFICATION POWER - Observe celestial objects with impressive detail using included eyepieces providing 51x and 156x magnification, enhanced by a highest useful magnification of 480x for stunning close-ups.
• UNMATCHED STABILITY - Equipped with a robust stainless steel tripod and single fork arm altazimuth mount, ensuring minimal vibrations for steady, clear observations, even at high magnifications.
• ULTIMATE PORTABILITY - Comes with a custom Celestron carry case, making transportation and storage simple and safe, so you can easily take your telescope to dark sky locations.
• EFFORTLESS ALIGNMENT - Features SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, and Solar System Align procedures, allowing quick and easy setup, so you can start observing the night sky in minutes with minimal effort.