Why We Love the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25
The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 builds on the SE series by adding a built in lithium-iron battery pack, and an integrated Wi-Fi adapter. This means you can leave the hand controller behind and navigate to more than 40,000 celestial objects with a tap of your phone. The Evolution series come with computerized mounts, two good quality eyepieces, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re great for viewing the moon and will show extraordinary detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The 9.25” of aperture is ideal for deep sky objects and will give stunning views of deep sky objects like open clusters, globular clusters, and some galaxies.
We like to joke that the best telescope you can buy is the one that you'll actually use. The NexStar is an easy-to-use computerized telescope. There is an incredible ecosystem of accessories built around the NexStar series of telescopes that can make it even easier to use. The Evolution 9.25 strikes a balance between ease of use and aperture for exploring the solar system and deep sky objects. It’s manageable by one person, but this is a big scope. It’s a great choice for a serious, large aperture telescope, offering impressive views at an economical price.
Celestron makes 13 different versions of the NexStar. For more information on the collection or to see why we think that the NexStar is often the best telescope you can buy, read our article here.
Description
Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you're ready to observe within minutes.
The most user-friendly telescope ever
Celestron engineers designed NexStar Evolution based on years of customer feedback. It offers many thoughtful design features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars.
Forget about batteries or an external power supply. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, NexStar Evolution includes its own built-in battery. With this ultra-long life lithium-iron phosphate battery, you'll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can even use NexStar Evolution's USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session. An intelligent power management system senses when battery levels are low and goes into power-saving mode to keep your telescope running for as long as possible.
Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and painless with large, ergonomic handles. The same heavy-duty stainless steel tripod we use on our CPC series telescopes anchors your 9.25" telescope, providing serious stability. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer greater flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Store up to 7 eyepieces in 2 accessory trays, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator.
Superior tracking fit for astroimaging
If you're interested in astroimaging, the 9.25-inch NexStar Evolution is an excellent, affordable way to get started. It's the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears, along with improved motors. NexStar Evolution's tracking accuracy is so impressive, you can capture images of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula by simply attaching your DSLR camera. As you progress in the hobby of astroimaging, you can add our Pro HD Wedge to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos.
Of course, the Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings-a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.
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.
Quick overview
- Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android!
- Portable 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
- Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
- Rechargeable lithium-iron phosphate battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
- Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device
What's in the box
- Optical tube
- Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- Built-in Wifi
- Integrated Lithium-iron battery
- NexStar+ Hand Control
- 40mm and 13mm eyepiece
- Red dot finderscope
- Visual Back
- Star Diagonal
- 4 plug AC adapter
Celestron NexStar Telescope - Set-Up, Unboxing, and Assembly
From opening the box to complete set-up of the Celestron NexStar SE, SLT and Evolution, this video walks you through the process of getting your new NexStar telescope assembled and ready for a star alignment (covered in Parts 2 & 3).
Sometimes we all need a hand getting things setup. Celestron's NexStar series (SE, SLT, and Evolution) offer an unparalleled user experience and amazing views so we wanted to make sure that you had everything you need to get going, fast!
From opening the box to complete set-up of the Celestron NexStar SE, SLT and Evolution, this video walks you through the process of getting your new NexStar telescope assembled and ready for a star alignment (covered in Parts 2 & 3).
Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: |
| Optical Design: |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: |
235mm (9.25") |
| Focal Length: |
2350mm (93") |
| Focal Ratio: |
f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: |
40mm (1.57") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: |
59x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: |
13mm (.51") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: |
180x |
| Finderscope: |
Red Dot Finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: |
1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube: |
Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: |
555x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: |
34x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: |
14.4 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): |
0.59 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): |
0.49 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): |
1127x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: |
85mm (3.35") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: |
36% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: |
13% |
| Optical Coatings: |
StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: |
559mm (22") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: |
271.78mm (10.7") |
| Optical Tube Weight: |
20 lbs (9.07 kg) |
| Dovetail: |
CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: |
| Mount Type: |
Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument load capacity: |
25 lbs (11 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): |
1244.6mm - 1651mm (49" - 65") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: |
50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight: |
16 lbs (7 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: |
Yes |
| Tripod Weight: |
26.6 lbs (12.06 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: |
9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
| Tracking Rates: |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes: |
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS: |
N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility: |
CG-5 saddle plate |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports: |
4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports) |
| Autoguide Port: |
No |
| USB Port: |
Yes, Hand Control input and Mount output |
| Power Requirements: |
Internal 9 6V, 4 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4) |
| Motor Drive: |
DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures: |
SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Quick-Align, Last Alignment, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge) |
| Periodic Error Correction: |
No |
| Computerized Hand Control: |
2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database: |
Over 40,000 including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects |
| Software: |
Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: |
62.6 lbs (28.4 kg) |
Why Shop at All-Star Telescope
We like to say that we’re the biggest astronomy shop in Canada, which is a little like bragging about being the tallest dwarf. The reality is that we’re a small, Canadian owned, family run business.
We hold a large volume of inventory in our Edmonton warehouse, and ship daily. We ship to the USA and globally, and it's worth noting that there is no duty on telescopes and accessories between Canada and the United States.
We work to have the best selection of astronomy and astrophotography in Canada. We are enthusiasts and work to help others enjoy the hobby that we love so much. We're always interested in helping, reach out with any questions.
