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Wedge for NexStar Evolution and SE 6/8 (93665)

Wedge for NexStar Evolution and SE 6/8 (93665) - Main image
$261.27 $389.95 In stock

Category: Mount Accessories

Overview

  • Equatorial wedge for Celestron NexStar 6/8SE and Evolution Alt-Az mounted computerized telescopes
  • Enables long exposure astrophotography and autoguiding by tilting the telescope's azimuth into an equatorial platform allowing it to track an arc around the polar axis.
  • For beginner to intermediate planetary and deep space imagers
  • Captive hardware, tool-less operation, easily adjusts under load
  • All new hefty yet portable design
  • Sturdy latitude adjustment screw with easy to read scale and integrated Bubble level

Description

The new Wedge for NexStar Evolution and SE 6/8 mounts turns our venerable single fork arm telescopes into portable astroimaging powerhouses.

Our popular NexStar SE and our new NexStar Evolution telescopes are great for astrophotography, however an EQ wedge is necessary to take longer exposure images, or to advance further and use an autoguider.

Alt-Az tracking keeps objects centered, but a long enough exposure will reveal they rotate in the field of view. Adding a wedge allows the mount to track equatorially, thereby eliminating field rotation.

This Wedge was re-engineered from the ground-up, specifically tailored to the NexStar Evolution and SE's size and styling. Weight is minimal to keep the whole setup light and portable, yet the platform is sturdy to support taking long exposure astrophotos.

Unlock the full imaging potential from your NexStar Evolution or SE 6/8 mount with this new Wedge!

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    Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

    Ruby U. ★★★★★

    The wedge feels solid and well-machined, and it made polar alignment much simpler than I expected. It finally lets my scope handle longer exposures without star trailing.

    Scarlett U. ★★★★★

    I was able to get my first tracked astrophoto last night thanks to this wedge—the built-in latitude adjustment made polar alignment much simpler than I expected.

    Charlotte G. ★★★★★

    Setting this up on my 8SE took about 15 minutes, and the wedge feels rock-solid once tightened. The adjustable latitude range from 15 to 65 degrees is perfect for my location, and I’m already getting cleaner guided shots during my first test session.