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It’s the only fork-mounted telescope in its price range that offers brass worm gears, along with improved motors. Tracking is great, and so too is the flat-field, coma-free EdgeHD optical system. 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 Celestron's Wedge for NexStar Evolution to achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf course, the EdgeHD optical system offers bright, sharp views with StarBright XLT optical coatings—a great choice for visual observers and budding astroimagers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports--2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. 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