Celestron - EdgeHD 9.25-Inch SCT Optical Tube Assembly

Premium EdgeHD optics with 9.25-inch aperture provide distortion-free images, paired with a heavy-duty CGEM II mount for smooth tracking and advanced astrophotography.

The NexStar Evolution is the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi. Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ mobile app for iOS and Android. Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the SkyPortal mobile app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes. The most user-friendly telescope ever. Celestron engineers designed NexStar Evolution based on years of customer feedback. It offers many thoughtful design features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars. Forget about batteries or an external power supply. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, NexStar Evolution includes its own built-in battery. With this ultra-long life lithium-iron phosphate battery, you’ll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can even use NexStar Evolution’s USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session. An intelligent power management system senses when battery levels are low and goes into power-saving mode to keep your telescope running for as long as possible. Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and painless with large, ergonomic handles. The same heavy-duty stainless steel tripod we use on our CPC series telescopes anchors your 9.25" telescope, providing serious stability. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer greater flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Store up to 7 eyepieces in 2 accessory trays, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator. Superior tracking fit for astroimaging. If you’re interested in astroimaging, the 9.25-inch NexStar Evolution is an excellent, affordable way to get started. It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears, along with improved motors. NexStar Evolution’s tracking accuracy is so impressive, you can capture images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera. As you progress in the hobby of astroimaging, you can add our Pro HD Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos. Of course, the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings—a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike. NexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports--2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. A classic NexStar+ hand control is included, but is not necessary when using NexStar Evolution with the mobile app. The telescope also includes a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25” Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25” star diagonal, and an AC adapter.

Just imagine exploring the cosmos with Celestron's NeXStar Evolution 9.25, the first-ever Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope equipped with integrated WiFi. This innovative design allows you to navigate the celestial sphere using your smartphone or tablet, eliminating the need for a traditional hand control. Simply connect your device to the NeXStar Evolution's built-in wireless network and utilize the Celestron mobile app, available for both iOS and Android. The app's planetarium interface lets you view the night sky in real-time or display a list of currently visible celestial objects based on your specific time and location. With our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure incorporated into the Celestron mobile app, you'll be observing the universe within minutes. The NeXStar Evolution 9.25 is the epitome of user-friendly telescopes, designed with the customer in mind. It boasts a built-in lithium-ion battery, a first for consumer telescopes, allowing for up to 10 hours of uninterrupted stargazing on a single charge. Plus, the telescope's USB charge port ensures your other devices stay powered during your observing sessions. Setting up the NeXStar Evolution is a breeze, thanks to its large, ergonomic handles and steel tripod with leg etchings for achieving a level, uniform height. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer the flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Storage is ample with two accessory trays that can hold up to 7 eyepieces, one of which features an adjustable red LED illuminator. If you're an astroimaging enthusiast, the NeXStar Evolution's superior tracking accuracy and worm gears make it an affordable and effective choice. Simply attach your DSLR camera to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula. The Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system, complemented by StarBright XLT optical coatings, offers bright, sharp views, making the NeXStar Evolution 9.25 a fantastic choice for both visual observers and budding astroimagers. The package includes a StarPointer finderscope, two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25" star diagonal, AC adapter, and an optional hand control. Experience the universe like never before with the NeXStar Evolution 9.25 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.