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Pair it with a mount that can comfortably support the optical tube plus diagonal, eyepieces, camera, guide scope, field flattener, filters, or other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor astrophotography, a suitable field flattener or corrector may be required depending on camera sensor size and imaging goals. 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It can be used for astrophotography when paired with a suitable equatorial mount, camera, and the correct field flattener or reducer where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include everything needed for visual observing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes several mechanical accessories, but eyepieces, diagonal, finder, mount, and tripod may need to be purchased separately depending on the package and observing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I choose the 100EDX instead of the 80EDX or 120EDX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the 100EDX when you want more aperture and resolution than the 80EDX while keeping the telescope easier to mount and transport than the larger 120EDX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOntario Telescope recommends the Sky-Watcher Evostar 100EDX for observers and imagers who want a versatile mid-size ED refractor with strong optical performance, practical focal length, and a balanced size for visual observing and astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950696525935,"sku":"S11145","price":1240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S11145_Evostar100EDX_OTA_LeftFront_1800x1800_e56ae5ab-af28-4e0f-9ab3-9b42bd26b529.webp?v=1776189697"}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/collections\/skywatcher-evostar.oembed","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}