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Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope
Regular price
$1,769.00 USD
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$1,769.00 USD
SKU:CE-AVX6-RF
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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 |
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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



