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The NexStar Evolution 6 is Celestron's flagship 6-inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain go-to telescope featuring integrated WiFi, making it an excellent affordable way to get started in astrophotography with tracking accuracy impressive enough to capture deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching a DSLR camera. The scope features a rechargeable lithium-ion phosphate battery providing 10 hours of continuous observing power, allowing users to slew to celestial objects with a simple tap on smartphone or tablet via the SkyPortal mobile app. High-performance brass worm gears and improved motors provide impressive tracking accuracy with reduced gear backlash, making it an ideal choice for both visual observers and budding astrophotographers.
| Aperture | 150 mm |
| Focal length | 1500 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Coating | Starbright XLT |
| Optics type | Reflector |
| Mount type | Azimuthal |
| Highest magnification | 300 |
| Optical design | SCT |
| Drive type | Low cog DC servo motors |
| Computerized | ✓ |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 21 |
| Battery Runtime | 10 h |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 354 |
| Battery Capacity | 4.5 mAh |
| Total Weight | 35.4 kg |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Built-in Battery | ✓ |
| Battery Voltage | 9.6 V |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 37% |
| Optical Tube Weight | 10 kg |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.93″ |
| Computerized GoTo | ✓ |
| Integrated WiFi | ✓ |