Forget about batteries or an external power supply. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, NexStar Evolution includes its own built-in battery. With this ultra-long life lithium-iron phosphate battery, you’ll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can even use NexStar Evolution’s USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session. An intelligent power management system senses when battery levels are low and goes into power-saving mode to keep your telescope running for as long as possible.

Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and painless with large, ergonomic handles. The all-metal tripod features a metal accessory tray with indentations for storing and carrying the tripod. During setup, leg etchings help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer greater flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Store up to 7 eyepieces in 2 accessory trays, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator.

Of course, the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings—a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.

NexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports–2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. A classic NexStar+ hand control is included, but is not necessary when using NexStar Evolution with the mobile app. The telescope also includes a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, and an AC adapter.

Specifications

 

Alignment Procedures		SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align
Aperture		203.2 mm
App Database		Over 120,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
Communication Ports		1 hand control and 3 aux ports for optional accessories
Finderscope		StarPointer
Focal Length		2032 mm
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1		40 mm
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2		13 mm
Focal Ratio		10
HIghest Useful Magnification		480x
Light Gathering Power (Comp…		843x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude		14
Lowest Useful Magnification		29x
Magnification of Eyepiece 1		51x
Magnification of Eyepiece 2		156x
Max Slew Speed		4 degrees per second
Mount Info:		N.A.
Mount Type		Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Optical Coatings		StarBright XLT
Optical Design		Schmidt Cassegrain
Optical Tube Info:		N.A.
Optical Tube Length		17 in
Power Requirements		Internal battery included
Resolution (Dawes)		0.57 arc seconds
Resolution (Rayleigh)		0.69 arc seconds
Secondary Mirror Obstruction		9.77%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction		2.5 in (64 mm)
Star Diagonal		1.25
Total Telescope Kit Weight		40.6 lbs
Tracking Rates		Sidereal, solar and lunar
Tripod		Stainless Steel
USB Charge Port		Yes

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