Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" SCT
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Fulfilled by Celestron
This item is fulfilled by Celestron UK. For more details, please see the panel below the product description.
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope
WiFi-Controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT Coatings and Rechargeable Power
🔭 Explore the Universe – Your Way
Discover celestial wonders with the NexStar Evolution 8, the first 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with built-in WiFi. Simply connect your phone or tablet via the SkyPortal app powered by SkySafari™, and control the telescope from the palm of your hand—no hand controller required.
🔧 User-Friendly Design
Engineered with direct customer feedback, NexStar Evolution offers thoughtful details for the best stargazing experience:
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🪐 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings for crisp, bright views
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🛠️ Integrated manual clutches for manual slewing when powered off
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👜 Ergonomic carry handles and etched tripod legs for easy setup
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🔋 Rechargeable lithium-iron phosphate battery – up to 10 hours runtime
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🔌 USB charging port for your smart devices
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🔦 Red LED tray light with two accessory trays (fits up to 7 eyepieces)
🌌 Computerised GoTo Mount
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⚙️ High-precision brass worm gears and upgraded motors
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🎯 Smooth GoTo performance with reduced backlash
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📱 Fully app-controlled via WiFi
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🕹️ Includes classic NexStar+ hand controller (optional use)
📸 Astroimaging-Ready
Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike, NexStar Evolution's mount offers precise tracking for casual astrophotography.
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🌠 Capture deep-sky images with a DSLR—no autoguider needed
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🔄 Compatible with the HD Pro Wedge (CPC tripod required) for equatorial tracking
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🧠 Advanced SkyAlign system for quick and easy alignment
📦 What’s in the Box
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✅ 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube
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✅ Single Fork Arm Mount with built-in WiFi
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✅ Aluminium tripod with accessory tray
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✅ 40mm & 13mm Plössl eyepieces (1.25")
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✅ 1.25" star diagonal and visual back
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✅ Red Dot Finderscope
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✅ AC power adapter
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✅ Internal LiFePO4 battery
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✅ NexStar+ Hand Control
📐 Optical & Mount Specs
Optical Tube
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Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
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Aperture: 203.2mm (8")
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Focal Length: 2032mm (f/10)
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Magnification: 51x (40mm), 156x (13mm)
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Coatings: StarBright XLT
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Light Gathering: 843x
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Tube Length/Weight: 432mm / 12.5 lbs
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Dovetail: CG-5 compatible
Mount & Tripod
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Mount Type: Computerised Alt-Az Single Fork Arm
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Load Capacity: 25 lbs (11 kg)
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Slew Speeds: Up to 4°/sec
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Tracking Modes: Alt-Az / EQ North / EQ South
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Ports: 4 AUX, USB input/output
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Power: Internal 9.6V 4.5Ah LiFePO4 battery
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Total Kit Weight: 40.5 lbs (18.37 kg)
💻 Included Software
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Celestron Starry Night Special Edition
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SkyPortal App (iOS & Android)
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NexStar+ database with 40,000+ objects
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SkyAlign, Solar System Align, 1- and 2-Star alignment, EQ alignment modes
⚠️ Solar Warning
Never view the Sun without a certified solar filter. Doing so can cause permanent eye damage. Always supervise children when using any telescope.
Item #: 12091 / 12091-CGL
Style: NexStar Evolution 8 Computerised Telescope with WiFi and Rechargeable Battery
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Fulfilled By Celestron
Products marked “Fulfilled by Celestron” are shipped directly from the manufacturer.
When you place an order with Welsh Astronomy Centre, the order is processed by us as normal. We then securely forward the order details to Celestron, who dispatch the item directly to your delivery address.
How it works
- You place your order with Welsh Astronomy Centre
- We process the order and send the fulfilment request to Celestron
- Celestron ships the item directly to you
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