What can I see with Celestron Evolution 8?
The NexStar Evolution 8 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope from Celestron is a powerful, portable, versatile, and user-friendly telescope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.
Can I take pictures with my Celestron telescope?
These handy adapters makes anyone an instant astroimager! Simply connect your smartphone to your eyepiece, adjust the directional knobs, and you’re ready to capture images and video for instant sharing. The Smartphone Adapters can be used with all Celestron telescopes and their included eyepieces.
Is Celestron NexStar 8SE good for astrophotography?
The NexStar 8SE and Astrophotography In particular, there is some ‘drift’ of the scope over time. This means images with long exposure times will have trails on them. Bright objects, such as the moon and planets, only need short exposures, so you can still produce great astropics of them with the 8SE.
Can I use a point and shoot camera with a telescope?
To use your point-and-shoot digital camera with a telescope or spotting scope, you will need the Celestron Universal Digital Camera Adapter. The camera sits on the adapter as it looks through the eyepiece of your telescope or spotting scope. This works well for small- to medium-sized cameras.
How much does a Celestron 8 weigh?
24 lbs
OVER 60 YEARS OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
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| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 24 lbs (10.88 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray Star Pointer Finderscope NexStar+ Hand Control 25mm eyepiece Star Diagonal |
Is astrophotography possible with Celestron NexStar evolution 8?
Is Astrophotography possible with Celestron NexStar Evolution 8? Normally, long-exposure astrophotography is not possible with the NexStar Mount. It is an altazimuth, which moves in an up-down motion. You need “equatorial” motion for serious astrophotography. Altazimuth limits you to short, 1-2 min exposures.
What eyepieces do I get with my Nexstar evolution telescope?
Celestron sends a 13mm and a 40mm, 1.25″, Plössl eyepieces with the telescope. These are usable eyepieces, but they fall short considering how capable the optics are. There is a red dot finder included. It is completely plastic and barely usable. Celestron sends these because NexStar Evolution telescopes are rarely used manually.
What is the Nexstar evolution Mount?
The NexStar Evolution Mount is an improved version of the usual NexStar SE mounts, but that is an understatement. It is a technological achievement by every measure.
How many auxiliary ports does the Nexstar evolution have?
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.