Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 HD Telescope with StarSense

Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 HD Telescope Corrected 235 mm optics. StarSense handles the alignment. A premium EdgeHD system for detailed visual observing and a practical path into lunar, planetary and brighter deep-sky imaging. 235 mm EdgeHD aperture Up to 10 additional alignment stars 10 hours integrated battery runtime 28.4 kg complete kit weight EdgeHD optical correction A flatter field from centre to edge. The aplanatic EdgeHD design reduces off-axis coma and field curvature. Celestron states that its focal plane is more than three times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain design, helping stars remain better corrected across full-frame sensors. StarBright XLT coatings support bright visual views. Step 01 Connect through built-in WiFi. Use a phone or tablet with the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari app. The included hand control remains available, but it is optional when the app is used. Step 02 Let StarSense read the sky. StarSense scans star patterns and calculates the telescope's location, date and time. Up to 10 additional alignment stars can be added. Step 03 Select the first target. After alignment, choose an object in the app and command the Evolution mount to slew to it. The complete Evolution mount system Power, tracking, connections and software work together. The optical tube is only half the system. The mount is built to keep a long observing session moving from alignment to target selection and tracking. Integrated power Up to 10 hours without a separate field battery. The built-in lithium iron phosphate battery is rated for a full extended observing session. Drive system Brass worm gears, DC servo motors and manual clutches. Nine slew speeds reach up to 4 degrees per second, with sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates. Connections Four AUX ports plus USB paths. The hand control can use any AUX port. USB is available through the hand control input and mount output. Included software SkyPortal, Starry Night and Celestron PWI. Plan sessions, control the telescope and build more advanced pointing models through the supplied software ecosystem. Visual observing and beginning astroimaging Three supported ways to use the 235 mm EdgeHD system. Detailed visual observing Use the supplied 25 mm eyepiece for 94x magnification, then add compatible eyepieces as your observing develops. Moon and planets Attach a planetary imaging camera for short-exposure lunar and planetary capture. Brighter deep-sky targets Experiment with a DSLR on brighter objects. Add an equatorial wedge when longer exposures become the goal. What the imaging system supports, and what it still needs. Optional f/2 path Fastar/HyperStar compatible. Requires an optional compatible third-party lens assembly. Longer exposures Add an Evolution equatorial wedge. EQ North and EQ South alignment require a wedge. Accessory control Four AUX ports and USB connections. The hand control can use any AUX port. Not built in No GPS, autoguide port or periodic error correction. Plan the broader imaging system around these limits. Who this 28.4 kg EdgeHD system suits. A good fit if You want 235 mm EdgeHD optics for detailed visual observing. You value automatic alignment and phone or tablet control. You want to begin with lunar, planetary and brighter deep-sky imaging. Another setup may suit you if You need a much lighter complete kit than 28.4 kg. You require a built-in autoguide port or periodic error correction. You want equatorial long-exposure imaging without adding a wedge. Everything listed in the package. 235 mm EdgeHD optical tube1× Single-fork Evolution mount and tripod1× Accessory tray1× NexStar+ hand control1× 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25-inch1× Omni 2x Barlow, 1.25-inch1× Moon filter, 1.25-inch1× StarPointer Pro finderscope1× StarSense AutoAlign1× 2-inch diagonal with 1.25-inch adapter1× Four-plug AC adapter1× Built-in WiFi and LiFePO4 batteryIntegrated Plan the setup before the first night. The complete kit weighs 28.4 kg. The optical tube weighs 9.53 kg, the mount head 7 kg and the tripod 12.06 kg. Plan transport and assembly around the separated components. Equatorial imaging requires a wedge. The supplied mount is an altitude-azimuth single-fork system. EQ North and EQ South alignment are available only with an equatorial wedge. Solar observing needs a proper solar filter. Never look at or project the Sun without the correct solar filter. Permanent eye injury and heat damage can result. Do not leave the telescope unsupervised around children. Specifications. Optical tube Optical design EdgeHD Aperture 235 mm Focal length 2350 mm Focal ratio f/10 Supplied eyepiece 25 mm Plossl, 1.25-inch Supplied eyepiece magnification 94x Barlow lens Omni 2x, 1.25-inch Finderscope StarPointer Pro Star diagonal 2-inch diagonal with 1.25-inch adapter Optical tube material Aluminium Useful magnification range 34x to 555x Limiting stellar magnitude 14.4 Resolution 0.59 arcseconds Rayleigh; 0.49 arcseconds Dawes Light gathering power 1127x compared with the human eye Secondary mirror obstruction 85 mm; 36% by diameter; 13% by area Optical coatings StarBright XLT Optical tube dimensions 559 mm long; 271.78 mm diameter Optical tube weight 9.53 kg Dovetail CG-5 dovetail bar Mount and tripod Mount type Computerised altitude-azimuth single fork arm Instrument load capacity 11 kg Height range including mount and tripod Approximately 1245 to 1651 mm Tripod 50.8 mm stainless-steel legs Mount head weight 7 kg Tripod weight 12.06 kg Accessory tray Included Slew speeds 9 speeds, up to 4 degrees per second Tracking rates Sidereal, solar and lunar Tracking modes Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South GPS No Dovetail compatibility CG-5 saddle plate AUX ports 4; hand control can use any AUX port Autoguide port No USB Hand control input and mount output Power Integrated LiFePO4 battery, up to 10 hours Motor drive DC servo motors Alignment procedures SkyAlign, 1-Star, 2-Star, Auto 2-Star, Solar System, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North and EQ South; EQ requires a wedge Periodic error correction No Hand control 2-line x 18-character backlit LCD, 19 backlit buttons and USB 2.0 PC connection NexStar+ database More than 40,000 objects, including 220 highlighted deep-sky and Solar System objects Software and physical Included software Celestron PWI, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition and SkyPortal app Total kit weight 28.4 kg Safety Solar warning Never observe or project the Sun without a proper solar filter. Do not leave the telescope unsupervised around children.