Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD WiFi Telescope with StarSense AutoAlign | Backyard Astronomy Made Easy, WiFi Telescope Control, Razor Sharp EdgeHD Optics, Includes StarSense AutoAlign Accessory
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- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Style
- 8” EdgeHD StarSense
- Dimensions
- 28.2"D x 28.2"W x 15.2"H
- Weight
- 69 lb
- Optical Tube Length
- 2.03 meters
- Focus Type
- Manual Focus
- Power Source
- Battery Powered
- Warranty
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Features 5
- WiFi telescope control
- Superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon
- Brass worm gears, along with improved motors
- Flat-field, coma-free EdgeHD optical system
- Bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings
Description
WiFi telescope control Superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon Brass worm gears, along with improved motors Flat-field, coma-free EdgeHD optical system Bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings Advanced mount modeling Equipped with 4 auxiliary ports Control from an interactive planetarium on your smart device
Specs 28
| Brand | Celestron |
|---|---|
| Model Name | NexStar Evolution 8 HD Telescope with StarSense |
| Optical Tube Length | 2.03 meters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 20.3 centimeters |
| Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount |
| Product Dimensions | 28.2"D x 28.2"W x 15.2"H |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Item Weight | 69 pounds |
| Mount | Equatorial Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 4 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Focal Length Description | 2.032 meters |
| Field Of View | 1 degrees |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.2x - 5.1x |
| Optical-Tube Length | 2.03 meters |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 28.2"D x 28.2"W x 15.2"H |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4 millimeters |
| Age Range Description | Adults |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 68 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| UPC | 050234120968 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Built-In Media | Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD, Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with StarSens |
| Model Number | 12096 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12096 |
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