{"product_id":"celestron-nexstar-evolution-6-150mm-schmidt-cassegrain","title":"Celestron Nexstar Evolution 6\" 150mm Schmidt Cassegrain","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious astronomy in a compact package, explore planets, star clusters and deep-sky favourites with effortless GoTo finding, tracking and built-in rechargeable power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NexStar Evolution 6 is the smallest and most manageable telescope in Celestron’s premium Evolution range, but it retains the technology and mount quality that make the series so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system packs a 1500mm focal length into a tube only around 41cm long. That compact design is particularly well suited to detailed views of the Moon and planets, double stars, globular clusters and many smaller deep-sky objects, without requiring a long telescope tube to store, carry or set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is enough aperture here to make astronomy genuinely rewarding. Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud belts and moons, intricate lunar detail and bright star clusters are all excellent targets, while nebulae, globular clusters and brighter galaxies extend the experience well beyond the Solar System.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really distinguishes the Evolution 6, however, is how easy Celestron has made a sophisticated telescope to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce aligned, choose an object using the SkyPortal app or supplied NexStar+ hand controller and the telescope slews automatically to the selected target, then tracks it as the sky moves. Instead of repeatedly searching for objects and repositioning the telescope, you can spend more of your observing session looking through the eyepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower is equally straightforward. The rechargeable lithium-iron-phosphate battery is built directly into the mount and provides up to approximately 10 hours of observing, avoiding the separate external power supply or disposable batteries required by many computerised telescopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a first-time telescope owner ready to invest in a high-quality system, the Evolution 6 offers an attractive balance: serious optical performance and premium computerised convenience in a telescope that remains compact and manageable. It is equally appealing to experienced observers who value an easy-to-own GoTo telescope they will actually want to take outside and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the NexStar Evolution 6?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — excellent views of the Moon and planets, with enough aperture to explore star clusters, nebulae and brighter galaxies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact and manageable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a 1500mm focal length in an optical tube only around 41cm long and weighing approximately 4.5kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic GoTo and tracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — select an object and the telescope slews to it, then follows it while you observe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — explore and control the telescope from a compatible phone or tablet using Celestron’s SkyPortal planetarium app.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNexStar+ hand controller included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — smartphone control is an option rather than a requirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal LiFePO₄ battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — up to approximately 10 hours of observing without a separate power tank or disposable AA batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Evolution mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — brass worm gearing, improved motors and a sturdy stainless-steel tripod provide the refined tracking and practical design expected from the Evolution range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You See?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evolution 6 is particularly impressive on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoon and planets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Saturn’s rings are unmistakable and the Cassini Division can be seen under good conditions. Jupiter shows its major cloud belts and four bright Galilean moons, with additional atmospheric detail becoming visible when conditions cooperate. Mars can reveal darker surface markings when favourably positioned, while the Moon offers an extraordinary landscape of craters, mountain ranges, ridges and changing shadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 150mm aperture also opens up a rewarding range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep-sky objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. New Zealand observers can explore southern favourites such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega Centauri, 47 Tucanae and the brighter regions of the Carina Nebula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with planetary nebulae, double stars and numerous open and globular clusters. Under darker skies, brighter galaxies such as Centaurus A and the Sculptor Galaxy become worthwhile visual targets and the telescope reaches considerably further into the deep sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou certainly do not need a remote dark-sky site to enjoy it. The Moon, planets, double stars, clusters and several brighter nebulae remain rewarding from New Zealand towns and cities. Darker skies primarily extend the telescope’s reach to fainter galaxies and nebulae and allow you to make more of its deep-sky capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow NexStar Evolution Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evolution 6 gives you the benefits of a sophisticated computerised telescope without requiring you to already know the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkyAlign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e system uses three bright reference objects to establish where the telescope is pointing. Once aligned, you can select targets using either the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkyPortal app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNexStar+ hand controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows a compatible phone or tablet to connect directly to the telescope. SkyPortal provides an interactive map of the sky so you can explore what is visible and choose an object to observe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evolution then slews to the selected target and continues tracking it as the Earth rotates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is the real benefit of the system: choose what interests you, let the telescope find it, and then concentrate on observing through the eyepiece while the mount keeps the target in view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Mount, Power \u0026amp; Practical Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evolution mount is a major part of what makes this telescope so easy to own and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuilt-in LiFePO₄ rechargeable battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminates the need for an external power supply during normal observing. Celestron rates it for up to approximately 10 hours of continuous use, and a USB charge port can top up a compatible phone or other device during an observing session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe computerised single-arm Alt-Azimuth mount uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass worm gears and improved motors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for accurate GoTo movement and tracking, while manual altitude and azimuth clutches allow the telescope to be repositioned manually when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy-duty, adjustable stainless-steel tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a stable floor-standing base. Integrated carrying handles help with setup, and the telescope separates into optical tube, mount and tripod rather than requiring the complete system to be carried fully assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maximise useful light transmission through the optical system, while the Evolution platform also leaves room for your interests to develop. The 6-inch SCT is particularly capable for lunar and planetary imaging, while short-exposure deep-sky photography and more advanced imaging configurations are possible with additional equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need an internet connection to use the telescope?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The Evolution creates its own Wi-Fi network so a compatible phone or tablet can communicate directly with the telescope. You should install the SkyPortal app beforehand, but an internet connection is not required for normal telescope control while observing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use the Evolution 6 for astrophotography?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is particularly well suited to lunar and planetary imaging, and shorter-exposure deep-sky imaging is also possible in its standard Alt-Azimuth configuration. If astrophotography becomes a larger part of the hobby later, the Evolution system supports additional equipment and equatorial configurations for more advanced imaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celestron SkyPortal app is available for supported iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Because mobile operating-system requirements change over time, we recommend checking Celestron's current SkyPortal compatibility information before purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"icon-list-heading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"icon-list-heading\"\u003eIncludes These Celestron Technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/celestron-pwi-telescope-control-software.png?v=6136389852374468086\" width=\"99\" height=\"68\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/celestron-starry-night-software.png?v=17648813020421007894\" width=\"113\" height=\"78\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/fastar-technology.png?v=17389751548295194565\" width=\"99\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/lifepo4-battery-chemistry.png?v=7255202494298164618\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/skyalign-technology.png?v=1942704454198081915\" width=\"148\" height=\"103\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/starbright-xlt-optical-coatings.png?v=10219783646150028191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible with \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/starsense-technology.png?3951358087069450897\" width=\"179\" height=\"89\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/wifi-technology.png?v=1211654591343796185\" width=\"137\" height=\"95\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WSMaintext\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WSMaintext\"\u003e*2 Year factory warranty covered by Celestron*\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WSMaintext\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WSMaintext\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"WSMaintext\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-specs-list\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 1334.88px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 30.1406px;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; 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height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e13mm (0.51\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e115x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRed Dot Finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStar Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e354x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e21x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.77 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e459x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e56mm (2.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e406mm (16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e184.15mm (7.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e10 lbs (4.54 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVixen\/CG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInstrument load capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e25 lbs (11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e1193.8mm - 1752.6mm (47\" – 69\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMount Head Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e16 lbs (7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTripod Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e12 lbs (7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVixen\/CG-5 saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e4 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYes, Hand Control input and Mount output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eInternal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4), charge battery with 12VDC, 5 0Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMotor Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003eSkyAlign, 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 59.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 59.7812px;\"\u003eComputerized Hand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 59.7812px;\"\u003e2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%;\"\u003eOver 40,000, including 220 highlighted deep-sky\/solar-system objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCelestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e38 lbs (17.23 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6494%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.9928%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eNexStar Evolution OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount \u0026amp; Tripod | Accessory Tray| Built-in Wifi | Integrated Lithium-iron battery | NexStar+ Hand Control | 40mm \u0026amp; 13mm eyepiece | Red dot finderscope | Visual Back | Star Diagonal | 4 plug AC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-2\"\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"media_embed\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zUW50j5uqOY\" width=\"357\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"347\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B4RvPnSC_Eg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"media_embed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"media_embed\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/12090_12091_12092_NexStar_EVO_Telescopes_Series_Manual_5lang_Web.pdf?v=1600914728\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar Evolution Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/CEVO_Addendum.pdf?v=1600914768\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAddendum for NexStar Evolution Telescopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/nexstar_plus_hc_Addendum_5lang_1.pdf?v=1600913496\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar Plus Hand Control Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/CPWI_Software_Manual_ENG_06222020_1.pdf?v=1600913539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCelestron PWI Telescope Control Software Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31937445036080,"sku":"12090","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/Celestron_Nexstar_Evolution_6inch_Cssegrain_Telescope_-_Wifi_badge_248x248_27d47089-23ab-4b69-8106-fb8ea2da8c5e.webp?v=1761695047","url":"https:\/\/telescopes.net.nz\/products\/celestron-nexstar-evolution-6-150mm-schmidt-cassegrain","provider":"Telescopesnz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}