The Evolution 5 is the pinnacle in automatic GoTo Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes and includes the below features above the Nexstar models
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Add to cartThe NexStar Evolution is a compact, portable 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi.
Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet.
Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for iOS and Android.
Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location.
Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
Rechargeable internal lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing.
Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device
| 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 | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument load capacity | 25 lbs (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 | 16 lbs (7 kg) |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 12 lbs (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 120,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects |
| Software | Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software | SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight | 38 lbs (17.23 kg) |
| Included Items | NexStar Evolution OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount & Tripod | Accessory Tray| Built-in Wifi | Integrated Lithium-iron battery | NexStar+ Hand Control | 40mm & 13mm eyepiece | Red dot finderscope | Visual Back | Star Diagonal | 4 plug AC adapte |
