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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 Cassegrain
Using a larger 150mm optical system, the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 Cassegrain combines a 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length and smartphone-assisted manual alignment.
- 150mm aperture provides 0.77-arcsecond resolution
- 1500mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- StarSense dock supports app-guided alignment
- 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included
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Description
Wireless high-contrast observation comes from the Celestron SC 150/1500 NexStar Evolution 6, a 150 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with a 1500 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its Evolution computerized alt-azimuth mount includes integrated WiFi, rechargeable LiFePO4 battery, high-performance worm gears, manual clutches, USB charging, two accessory trays, StarBright XLT optics, 40 mm and 13 mm eyepieces, star diagonal, finder, tripod, and AC charging support.
The Evolution system provides GoTo positioning and sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking through the SkyPortal app, while the internal battery supports extended portable sessions when adequately charged. The aluminum optical tube uses internal focusing and Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, and the supplied charger, accessory trays, manual clutches, and carry handles support setup, transport, and field use without requiring a separate external mount controller.
Key Features of Celestron SC 150/1500 NexStar Evolution 6
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain combines a 150 mm aperture with a 1500 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, integrated WiFi, rechargeable battery, high-performance worm gears, manual clutches, USB charging, two eyepieces, finder, diagonal, tripod, and accessory trays.
- 150 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 1500 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Computerized Evolution alt-azimuth single-fork mount
- Integrated WiFi and SkyPortal app control
- Rechargeable LiFePO4 battery
- High-performance worm gears and motors
- 40 mm and 13 mm Plossl eyepieces
- StarPointer finder, diagonal, tripod, trays, and charger
Wireless Rechargeable GoTo Observation
The supplied application focuses on wireless automated tracking of lunar features, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and other suitable targets, with the Evolution mount providing GoTo positioning and rechargeable operation while the 1500 mm optical system supports long-focus observation and the worm-driven mount provides the listed tracking configuration.
Why Choose Celestron SC 150/1500 NexStar Evolution 6
The Evolution 6 is relevant for users who want a 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, integrated WiFi, rechargeable battery, worm-driven tracking, manual clutches, USB charging, two eyepieces, finder, diagonal, tripod, accessory trays, and a portable configuration for guided lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.
- 150 mm aperture with the listed f/10 catadioptric format
- Wireless SkyPortal control with rechargeable internal battery
- Worm-drive mount, eyepieces, finder, diagonal, tripod, trays, and charger included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The official Celestron product information lists a 2-year warranty for this telescope, and the applicable US warranty terms, battery coverage, WiFi and app support, optical coverage, mount electronics coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process should be reviewed before purchase to match the current Evolution 6 configuration.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 Cassegrain Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6" Smartphone App-Enabled Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (22464) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 150 mm (5.91 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 55.88 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
| Resolving Power | 0.77 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.93 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 354x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 21x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Fastar Compatible) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 184.15 mm x 406 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 4.54 kg (10.0 lbs) |
| Mount Attachment Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Dual-Axis Geared Slow Motion Controls and Slip Clutches (CG-5 Vixen Dovetail Saddle Interface) |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Kellner Eyepiece (60x), 10mm Kellner Eyepiece (150x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), StarSense Explorer Phone Dock, Pre-Assembled Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray, StarSense Explorer App Activation Code |
| Power Requirements | None (Manual Operation; Uses Smartphone Sensors and Internal Power) |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | App-guided manual star alignment and portable planetary tracking, utilizing specialized sky-recognition tracking software to match local spatial coordinates through a smartphone optics deck. |
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