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Key Features
- 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- Wireless Control with iOS/Android App
- NexStar Computer Hand Controller
- ISO Compliant Safe Solar Filter
The NexStar Evolution 8 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope from Celestron is a powerful, portable, versatile, and user-friendly telescope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Using Celestron's proprietary StarBright XLT multicoating system, light transmission is increased throughout the entire optical path with antireflection multicoated lenses, highly reflective multicoated mirrors, and four-element rare-earth glass. While the focal ratio is a slow f/10, the scope's precision tracking system allows it to be a competent astrophotography/astroimaging platform for the Moon and planets.
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What is the Celestron nexstar evolution WiFi ...
What is the Celestron nexstar evolution WiFi band? (2.4G? 5G? other?). Thanks.
The NexStar Evolution WiFi broadcasts on 2.4GHz.
Date published: 2021-01-15
Can I use this with canon 7D mark II to take ...
Can I use this with canon 7D mark II to take photos of the moon? Are there better choices?
A Cassegrain type of scope is the ideal scope for astrophotography. In addition to the scope you will need the Celestron f/6.3 Reducer/Corrector
BH #CERC • MFR #94175 and the Celestron T-Ring for Canon EF-Mount Cameras
BH #CETRCAF • MFR #93419. To mount the Canon EOS 7D to the scope.
Date published: 2023-01-02
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Can this scope with EdgeHD optics and Evolution mount be purchased without StarSense?
As Harry pointed out, Alex's link is NOT to the same scope. It does NOT have the EdgeHD aplanatic optics. If that's important to you (it was to me), it looks like your choice is Evo mount plus StarSense or getting it with the German EQ mount (#CEAVX8EHD).
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can this telescope also be powered from a mains ...
Can this telescope also be powered from a mains lead or is it battery only?
The scope comes with an AC adapter with 5-foot cable, Celestron part 18778.
Date published: 2020-07-25
If my choice were this versus the Advanced VX 8" ...
If my choice were this versus the Advanced VX 8" f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo EQ package (CEAVX8EHD), which is better? Scopes have *very similar* but not quite identical specifications (such as different glass for some components). Is the half-fork mount better than the German EQ? I'd have to add an eq wedge for astrophotography, but any other important differences?
Optically they are the same and it is how they mount that is different. But it does not change the use of them.
The Evolution is more portable and easier to setup and travel. If that is important the Evolution model might be the better option for you.
Date published: 2023-08-27
What is the Celestron nexstar evolution 9.25 WiFi ...
What is the Celestron nexstar evolution 9.25 WiFi band? (2.4G? 5G? other?). Thanks.
The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope uses 2.4Ghz wifi.
Date published: 2022-03-11
Can you do a 2 or 3 star align with a Starsense ...
Can you do a 2 or 3 star align with a Starsense HC,or do you need standard HC?
You can do all of the standard Nexstar functions with the Starsense hand controller.
Date published: 2023-12-11
Can the magnification be changed? Like if I want ...
Can the magnification be changed? Like if I want to see it at a 100x? And then change it to 480x?
You can insert a different eyepiece or Barlow Lens to change your telescope's magnification. It can be done simply and quickly based on your observing needs.
Date published: 2023-08-27