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Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope

Regular price $1,769.00 USD
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope delivers high-contrast performance with an achromatic refractor optical design paired with the sturdy and imaging-optimized Advanced VX mount. Designed for serious observing and introductory astrophotography, this system balances power, portability, and precision.

  • Perfect for astronomers looking for a stable mount and high-contrast refractor views
  • 6-inch f/8 achromatic doublet refractor offers sharp, bright views with no central obstruction
  • Ideal for lunar, planetary, and bright deep-sky observing with enhanced contrast
  • VX equatorial mount supports telescopes up to 30 lbs and includes advanced tracking electronics
  • Periodic Error Correction allows smooth long-exposure tracking with reduced guiding errors
  • Improved motors provide extra torque for load balance and tracking stability
  • Advanced VX features All-Star Polar Alignment and auto-guiding support
  • Meridian imaging support without needing to flip the mount mid-session
  • Tripod includes heavy-duty 2-inch steel legs with accessory tray for improved balance
  • NexStar+ hand controller offers multilingual support and 40,000+ object database

This setup is ideal for those who prioritize crisp visuals with minimal maintenance. The 6" refractor provides superior brightness and contrast per inch of aperture and is housed in a system that’s robust enough to grow into astrophotography when desired.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Feature Specification
Aperture 150 mm (6")
Focal Length 1200 mm
Focal Ratio f/8
Optical Design Doublet Refractor
Computerized Yes
Dawes Limit 0.77 arcseconds
Light Gathering Power 459x
Limiting Magnitude 14.6
Highest Magnification 300x
Mount Type Advanced VX Equatorial
Instrument Capacity 30 lbs
Drive Type Low cog DC servo motors
Tracking Rates Lunar, Sidereal, Solar
PEC Yes
Camera/Eyepiece Connection 2" to 24 tpi
Power Consumption 12V DC 3.5A
Ports Autoguider, AUX, Hand Controller, USB 2.0
Telescope Connection Dual Vixen & CGE
Mount Head Weight 17 lbs
Tripod Weight 18 lbs
Total System Weight 47 lbs
Tube Length 406 mm
Tube Diameter 226 mm
Warranty 2-Year Warranty
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
  • 6-inch Achromatic Refractor OTA
  • Advanced VX Equatorial Mount
  • Tripod with Adjustable 2-inch Steel Legs
  • Accessory Tray
  • 20 mm Plossl Eyepiece
  • 9 x 50 Optical Finder
  • Car Battery Adapter / DC Cigarette Lighter Plug
  • Counterweight Bar (12-inch Length, 0.75-inch Diameter)
  • 2 Counterweights (11 lbs each)
  • NexStar+ Hand Controller
  • 2-Year Warranty Documentation
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