{"product_id":"limited-edition-nexstar-evolution-8-hd-telescope-with-starsense-60th-anniversary-edition","title":"Limited Edition NexStar Evolution 8 HD Telescope with StarSense 60th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron's NexStar Evolution 8 HD 60th Anniversary Edition telescope celebrates the best of Celestron’s past and present. We’re producing only 600 units to commemorate 60 years. Each telescope includes an individually numbered certificate of authenticity signed by CEO Corey Lee and Celestron pioneer Alan Hale. This limited-edition scope is sure to become a valuable addition to your astronomy collection and a treasured part of Celestron history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Anniversary Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution mount stays true to its name and keeps evolving; it’s been updated with unique features for this limited edition. The Evolution mount is paired with 8” EdgeHD optics—inside a carbon fiber tube for the first time ever. You also receive the StarSense AutoAlign accessory, three eyepieces (including one 2” eyepiece), and lots of other upgrades that make this a versatile and portable telescope system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twill weave carbon fiber optical tube evokes Celestron’s iconic carbon fiber tubes of decades past. But it’s not just for looks—carbon fiber is resistant to thermal expansion, which helps the optical system maintain focus as the ambient temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find a vintage nameplate on the mount’s base with the telescope’s individual serial number. You’ll also find retro style labeling and nameplates on the optical tube. The fork arm features a slot to accommodate a magnetic, interchangeable ‘spinner’ emblem. You’ll receive a total of 3 emblems to swap out depending on the night or your mood. Designs include: Celestron’s current logo, the 60\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary logo, and the vintage ‘hamburger’ logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNexStar Evolution 8HD Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative NexStar Evolution is a compact, portable, and mechanically solid telescope made for hours of serious visual observing and certain types of astroimaging. The NexStar Evolution HD package stands out due to its unique features, including:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/starsense-autoalign\"\u003eStarSense AutoAlign\u003c\/a\u003e, EdgeHD optics, integrated WiFi, and its internal LiFePO4 battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarSense AutoAlign in the SkyPortal App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/university\/astronomy\/starsense-technology\"\u003eStarSense AutoAlign\u003c\/a\u003e helps you optimize your time outdoors, giving you back time you would have spent aligning your telescope and allowing you more time to observe. It scans the night sky and analyzes the star patterns overhead, automatically calculating the telescope’s precise location, the date, and the current time. What’s more, you can add up to 10 additional alignment stars for the most accurate alignment possible. This sought-after add-on accessory is included in the 60\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary telescope kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause StarSense AutoAlign is paired with the Evolution mount, you get even more functionality and ease of use. Connect to the mount via the SkyPortal \u003cspan\u003ePowered by SkySafari™ mobile app \u003c\/span\u003eand you can perform the automatic alignment directly from your smart device, then instantly command the telescope to slew to your first celestial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8” EdgeHD Optical Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat-field Schmidt optical system that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system reduces more than just off-axis star coma; it provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across full frame sensors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8” EdgeHD flat-field and coma-free optical tube was made to accommodate modern imaging with cameras of all types, especially larger format CCD and DSLR cameras. The EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar-compatible for ultra-fast f\/2 wide field imaging with an optional, third party lens assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.celestron.com\/university\/astronomy\/edgehd-optics\"\u003eLearn more about EdgeHD technology.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Visual Use or Beginning Astroimaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope is an excellent instrument for those looking to explore astroimaging. It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears along with improved motors, which provide great tracking accuracy. Capture images of the Moon and planets by attaching any planetary imaging camera. You can even experiment with imaging brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula with your DSLR camera.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you progress in the hobby of astroimaging, turn your alt-azimuth mount into equatorial setup by adding the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/browse-shop\/astronomy\/astroimaging-accessories\/wedges\/wedge-for-nexstar-evolution-and-se-6-and-8\"\u003eWedge for NexStar Evolution\u003c\/a\u003e. This accessory will enable you to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos. The NexStar Evolution mount also features a built-in lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery with enough power for 10-hour astroimaging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution 60\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Anniversary Edition is unique among Celestron computerized telescopes because it includes more than one eyepiece. You receive 3 high quality eyepieces—a 2” E-lux 32mm, a 1.25” Omni 15mm, and a 1.25” Omni 9mm. This eyepiece collection is robust enough to view most any celestial object right out of the box. What’s more, your telescope includes a 2” Star Diagonal with 1.25” adapter, the StarSense AutoAlign accessory, and a StarPointer Pro finderscope. The StarSense AutoAlign comes with a hand control, but thanks to the internal WiFi and SkyPortal app, use of the hand control is completely optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional Barlow lens can provide additional magnification for high-resolution planetary, lunar, and solar imaging. 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The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave’s observatory-class telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a complete ASCOM telescope interface to allow control of the telescope from third party software applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/celestron-pwi-telescope-control-software\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlso included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software. 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