Celestron Nexstar Evolution : 6, 8, 9.25 SCT

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Celestron Nexstar Evolution : 6, 8, 9.25 SCT

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http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/as ... telescopes

wifi app and lithium-ion battery built into the mount
brass gears
Control your telescope wirelessly from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet with the free Celestron mobile app with planetarium interface and SkyAlign technology
Compact, portable 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
Rechargeable lithium-ion 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
http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/evo-neaf-2014

photo of the 9inch , 8inch uses the same tripod , 6 inch uses a smaller tripod
$2099, 1599 , 1199 , in US dollars respectively
21kg , 18.5kg , 16kg
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Re: Celestron Nexstar Evolution : 6, 8, 9.25 SCT

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one-arm mount with a C9.25? why couldn't they just add the new features to the existing CPC fork mount..
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Thanks for the info! Always exciting to see new products incorporating new features. :)
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Re: Celestron Nexstar Evolution : 6, 8, 9.25 SCT

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and i just noticed they have a new scope...

http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/as ... astrograph
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MooEy wrote:and i just noticed they have a new scope...

http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/as ... astrograph
Interesting. I see they incorporated FT microfocuser as well.
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