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The optics are clean and and the body of the telescope is unmarked.  The motors are working perfectly.  There is one tiny speck of dust on the corrector plate at the 7 o'clock position in the photos, but it will not affect your use of the scope.  We have taken this very minor issue condition into consideration in pricing the scope.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Auto Align system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" star diagonal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarPointer Pro finder scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13mm Celestron plossl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm Celestron plossl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC adapter- 2 amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron EdgeHD visual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron dew shield DX for 6-8\" SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal manuals for the scope, handset, StarSense, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This does not include the standard NexStar+ Hand Controller, only the StarSense Autoalign with its hand controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not have the original box and packing material, so this is for in-store pickup only.  There are no returns on this item.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8” EdgeHD Optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides superb visual and astro-imaging performance, free of coma and field curvature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable lithium-iron battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in WiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo Hand controller required! Just use your smartphone or tablet which connects to the telescope via WiFi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarSense Auto Align:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatically aligns your telescope and works with the SkyPortal app for complete wireless control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastar\/HyperStar compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Image deep sky objects in seconds at f\/2, often eliminating the need to autoguide or track on a wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNexStar Evolution Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePacked with convenient features, including manual release clutches and precision machined worm gears for both axes, tray lighting, USB charge port, tray lighting for your accessories, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully motorized computer go-to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter automatically aligning with StarSense, select and go to objects with a tap on your smartphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexStar Evolution keeps evolving. We’ve paired our best optics with our best technology to make an incredible versatile and portable telescope system. Now, enjoy EdgeHD 8” optics and StarSense AutoAlign on the renowned Evolution mount, all controlled from your favorite tablet or phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the innovative NexStar Evolution 8 HD, enjoy EdgeHD optics and controlling the telescope wirelessly with the SkyPortal app. Now equipped with StarSense AutoAlign, go-to alignment is done automatically once you tap “Connect and Align”! Observing, astro-imaging, and automatic wireless alignment are all bundled into a compact yet mechanically solid setup.This the most capable, easy-to-use and ready-for-action system we’ve ever offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARSENSE AUTOALIGN IN SKYPORTAL APP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve added our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStarSense AutoAlign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology to the SkyPortal app, making SkyPortal the most advanced telescope control app offered. StarSense not only automatically aligns itself from your smartdevice, it also has advanced mount modelling, allowing you enter up to 10 alignment points for the most precision pointing accuracy possible. Even the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign through the app. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERIOR FIT FOR ASTROIMAGING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND VISUAL ASTRONOMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re interested in astroimaging, the 8-inch NexStar Evolution HD is an excellent way to jump in.. 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 our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWedge for NexStar Evolution\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto achieve longer exposures for more detailed astrophotos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNexStar Evolution is equipped with 4 auxiliary ports--2 on top of the fork and 2 on the bottom. 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