Celestron
Celestron NexStar Evolution 6" Computerized Telescope
Best price $1679 · 150mm aperture · $/mm 11.19
Buy on Amazon ↗At $11.19 per mm of aperture, this is better value than most catadioptric telescopes we track, which sit around $14.53/mm.
Specs
| Aperture | 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 1500 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Type | Catadioptric |
| Mount | GoTo |
| Resolving power | 0.77″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 13.4 |
| Max useful magnification | 300x |
| Light gathering | 459x the naked eye |
| Optical design | SCT |
| Highest magnification | 300x |
| Dawes limit | 0.77 arcseconds |
| Tube length | 406mm |
| Eyepiece fitting | 2”-24 tpi |
| Best for | Beginner, Visual, Planetary |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
Prices
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| OPT | $1679 |
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