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Celestron have announced some new products - we are adding these to our site as we speak. The first of which is a new range of Nexstar Evolution Telescopes.
 
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These will initially launch with 6", 8" and 9.25" apertures.
 
More information available here: 6" Nexstar Evolution. The others will follow shortly.
 
Steve will update further later.
 
Thanks,
Grant
 
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 8
 
Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25

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Ptarmigan

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The integrated battery is an interesting idea. Presumably replacing it shouldn't be an issue?

Good question, when I read 'built in' Li-Ions in the other thread in the astro-lounge I assumed they would be removable for re-charge and substitution for a pre-charged spare.

Might this not be the case ?

Cost of such a spare would need checking, [OT]Panasonic cameras charge arms&legs, significant proportion of the cost of the camera[/OT]

Serious disadvantage if it is a screwdriver-dismantle jobbie !

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/213714-new-celestron-nexstar-range/#entry2288734

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Celestron have announced some new products - we are adding these to our site as we speak. The first of which is a new range of Nexstar Evolution Telescopes.

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These will initially launch with 6", 8" and 9.25" apertures.

More information available here: 6" Nexstar Evolution. The others will follow shortly.

Steve will update further later.

Thanks,

Grant

Update:

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8

Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25

I was trying to get a idear of the weight of the

8"  the 9.25. Thanks for the up date.Are we

talking about a simular price to the CPC

models   Grant.

Steve.

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I don't know how I feel about a 9,25 OTA on a single fork mount.

And seeing how the prices of the CPC's have come down. I would rather pay a little extra and go for a much more stable dual fork option.

If they were going to replace the SE series, then I can see it as a logical "evolutionary" step.

But if it's going to be a new series along the SE series and higher priced ( which looks like they are ) then I think it just comes too close to the CPC series.

Just my 2 cents.

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The SE has been my usual grab and go mount for solar as the solar system align feature makes it so easy.  My SE is now looking rather used and abused though (it was secondhand to start with and its been in and out of the car so many times....).  If they start selling these as mount only it would be very tempting indeed, the battery should be perfect for short goes between clouds.

Helen

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GuillermoBarrancos

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Those are RRP prices, actual selling prices for Celestron Nexstar Evolution telescopes will probably be similar to the ones at our website. 

Those prices are a lot more reasonable. Tho still only £70 under the CPC version. Which I personally think it's too close.

For such little price difference I would choose the much more stable and versatile CPC over this one.

Just my humble 2 cents.

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Those prices are a lot more reasonable. Tho still only £70 under the CPC version. Which I personally think it's too close.

For such little price difference I would choose the much more stable and versatile CPC over this one.

Just my humble 2 cents.

While the CPC range is good (I had the predecessor GPS version) I think the new mount will actually be much more versatile as you can switch scopes unlike the CPC.

Helen

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GuillermoBarrancos

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While the CPC range is good (I had the predecessor GPS version) I think the new mount will actually be much more versatile as you can switch scopes unlike the CPC.

Helen

If you want to use it for other Scopes. Then sure. With my "versatile" I meant, you could use a wedge with the CPC Scopes and do long exposure imaging. :)

I don't know. I Guess I always liked the stability and sturdy nature of the CPC range of scopes.

But if you are looking for a package to be able to Exchange different Scopes later on, I guess this indeed is a good option.

Tho I would rather go for the Advanced VX combo if I were interested in using the mount with other Scopes.

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If you want to use it for other Scopes. Then sure. With my "versatile" I meant, you could use a wedge with the CPC Scopes and do long exposure imaging. :)

I don't know. I Guess I always liked the stability and sturdy nature of the CPC range of scopes.

But if you are looking for a package to be able to Exchange different Scopes later on, I guess this indeed is a good option.

Tho I would rather go for the Advanced VX combo if I were interested in using the mount with other Scopes.

There is blurb in Celestron sites and in other places that the Evolutions can be put on wedges and, with their worm drives, be capable of imaging

YMMV

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GuillermoBarrancos

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GuillermoBarrancos, the new Evolution series aren't intended to compete with or replace the CPC models, they are essentially upgraded SE telescopes. 

HTH,

Steve :smiley:

But the SE Scopes were much lower priced than the CPC models. It was basically the Budget alternative to the "expensive" CPC. Hence their popularity.

I am just suprised to see them so closely priced to the CPC models. Hence, why I think they are going to compete with eachother. Unintentionally or not.

Helen makes a good point, that People looking for a Alt-AZ computerized Fork mounted SCT on which they can add a different Scope later on, it's a good option.

Tho People just looking for a computerized Alt-Az SCT, I think the CPC is a more attractive option because of the extra stability.

Just my 2 cents in how I see it.

It is definitely an upgrade to the current SE, with heaftier single fork (it's basically a cut in half CPC lol). But it all comes with a hefty price increase.

Like I said in an earlier post. I had expected them to replace the old SE series With this one and keep the prices similar. Maybe just slightly higher because of the extra gimmicks.

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Ptarmigan

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But the SE Scopes were much lower priced than the CPC models. It was basically the Budget alternative to the "expensive" CPC. 

Were they, are they, not also a lot lighter so a lot more quickly portable ( if you could tolerate their other foibles ) ?

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mumble

Oh, that's a good point sir, what weight are the Evolutions , , , goes looking , , ,

/mumble

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FLO

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Maybe just slightly higher because of the extra gimmicks.

Gimmicks? 
Integrated lithium-ion battery, USB charge port, integrated WiFi, iOS and Android support, manual clutches, worm gears and upgraded motors. 
You are a difficult man to please :smiley:
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Ptarmigan

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Integrated lithium-ion battery,
You are a difficult man to please

!lol! That may be so, I would not dare to comment :) !

But wrt to the LI-Ion

I do not have happy experiences with them, their lifetime and their rechargability with life time, and not in the COLD neiver !

I and others elswhere have asked (to defening silence from Celestron or their agents!) how replaceable are they (will they be), , , operationally, servicing, or major intervention ?

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