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With an 8" (203 mm) aperture and a 2032 mm focal length at f/10, this OTA is ideal for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. The 8" EdgeHD optical tube provides superb visual and astro-imaging performance, free of coma and field curvature. The 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: StarSense AutoAlign, EdgeHD optics, integrated WiFi, and its internal LiFePO4 battery. Built-in WiFi—no hand control required! Use your smartphone or tablet to connect to the telescope via WiFi.
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain EdgeHD |
| Finderscope | StarPointer Pro |
| Weight | 44 lb |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Go-To System | StarSense AutoAlign |
| Aperture | 203 mm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Fastar Compatible | ✓ |
| Focal length | 2032 mm |
| Battery Life | 10 h |
| Alignment Stars Capacity | 10 |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Mount type | Alt-Azimuth Fork Arm |
| Included Eyepieces | 40mm and 13mm Plössl (1.25 inch) |
| WiFi Control | ✓ |