Celestron Evolution 8" EdgeHD optics w/ StarSense Telescope

The NexStar Evolution keeps evolving… The Evolution 8 HD pairs Celestrons best optics with their best technology to make an incredibly versatile and portable telescope system. Now you can enjoy EdgeHD optics, StarBright XLT coatings and StarSense AutoAlign on the renowned Evolution mount, all controlled from your favouritetablet or smart phone. With the innovative NexStar Evolution 8 HD, enjoy EdgeHD optics and controlling the telescope wirelessly with the SkyPortal app. Now equipped with StarSense AutoAlign, go-to alignment is done automatically once you tap Connect and Align! Observing, astro-imaging, and automatic wireless alignment are all bundled into a compact yet mechanically solid setup.This the most capable, easy-to-use and ready-for-action system ever offered. When NexStar Evolution was introduced, it paired two of Celestrons most acclaimed innovations, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and computerized go-to optics, in a compact single fork arm mount. The technology and optics continued to evolve over the years. On the technology side, we added StarSense AutoAlign for our go-to telescopes, as well as WiFi telescope control with over our new SkyPortal app. With optics, EdgeHD flat-field and coma-free astro-imaging systems were made to accommodate modern imaging with cameras of all types, especially larger format CCD and DSLR cameras. Now all of these innovations have come together in one telescope package: The NexStar Evolution 8HD. The NexStar Evolution 8HD covers all bases for compact and easy to use, and is perfectly capable for any observing to astro-imaging pursuit. FEATURES: EDGE HD OPTICS: Provides superb visual and Astro-imaging performance, free of coma and field curvature. RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: With enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing. BUILT-IN WIFI: Hand controller is included, but moreover you can use your smartphone or tablet which connects to the telescope via WiFi to control the scope! STARSENSE AUTO ALIGN: Automatically aligns your telescope and works with the SkyPortal app for complete wireless control. FASTAR/HYPERSTAR COMPATIBLE:Image deep sky objects in seconds at f/2, often eliminating the need to autoguide or track on a wedge. FULLY MOTORIZED COMPUTER GO-TO:After automatically aligning with StarSense, select and go to objects with a tap on your smartphone. STARSENSE AUTOALIGN IN SKYPORTAL APP Tired of the tedious alignment procedures required by most modern computerised telescopes? Come to the future with Celestrons StarSense your telescope will align itself to the heavens for you with the tap of a button on your smartphone, and in a few minutes will be ready to show you the universe! StarSense not only automatically aligns itself from your smartdevice, it also has advanced mount modelling, allowing you enter up to 10 alignment points for the most precision pointing accuracy possible. Even the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign through the app.This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.With this built-in mount modeling, youll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars to achieve a new level of accuracy,great for locating objects in the cameras field of view for astroimaging. NexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. A StarSense hand control is still included, but is not necessary when using NexStar Evolution with the app. The telescope also includes a StarPointer Pro finderscope, two 1.25 Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25 star diagonal, and an international AC adapter. SPECIFICATIONS: Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align Aperture 203.2mm 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 Pro Focal Length 2032mm (80in) Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 40mm Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 12.5mm Focal Ratio 10 HIghest Useful Magnification 480x International Plugs with AC… US, UK, EU, AU, NZ Light Gathering Power (Comp… 843x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14 Lowest Useful Magnification 29x Magnification of Eyepiece 1 51x Magnification of Eyepiece 2 163x Max Slew Speed 4 degrees per second Mount Type Single Fork Arm Altazimuth Optical Coatings StarBright XLT Optical Design Schmidt Cassegrain Optical Tube Length 16in Power Requirements Internal battery included Resolution (Dawes) 0.57 arc seconds Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.59 arc seconds Star Diagonal 1.25” Total Telescope Kit Weight 40.6lbs Tracking Rates Sidereal, solar and lunar Tripod Stainless Steel