Celestron AC 150/1200 Advanced VX AVX GoTo Telescope

This powerful telescope offers high resolution, making it perfect for detailed planetary observation. With its 150mm aperture, it stands out as one of the larger achromatic refractors available. Operating at a focal ratio of f/8, it effectively corrects chromatic aberration, providing exceptional contrast ideal for planetary viewing. Whether observing the polar ice caps on Mars or the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, this telescope offers unparalleled clarity, making it perfect for navigating the solar system swiftly. Additionally, it offers excellent views of deep-sky objects (DSOs) like the Ring Nebula and the distant globular cluster M13, revealing details unseen by the naked eye alone.

Featuring a 2" focuser with a 1.25" reducing adapter, it accommodates both eyepiece sizes for versatility. Utilizing a 2" eyepiece offers a wide field of view, such as a 2" 40mm eyepiece with a 72° apparent field of view, allowing for expansive sky coverage, ideal for extended DSOs. The 9x50 finder scope aids in locating celestial objects, while the telescope is also capable of astrophotography, capturing stunning images of the Moon, planets, and nebulae.

Key Features:

• Powerful refractor with adjustable objective lens cell
• High-contrast imaging with reduced chromatic aberration
• 2-inch focuser for enhanced versatility
• Suitable for astrophotography
• Prism rail for quick mounting
• 9x50 finder scope included

The Advanced VX mount is perfect for mobile astrophotography with small to medium-sized telescopes. With a load capacity of up to approximately 14kg, it offers well-engineered functions for smooth tracking. Periodic Error Correction (PEC) reduces tracking errors, allowing for extended exposures. The wider base provides enhanced stability, especially when carrying heavier loads, while improved motors offer high torque for precise tracking.

Whether you're an experienced astrophotographer or just starting out, the Advanced VX mount offers ease of transport to dark observation spots and reliable performance for years to come.

Included Accessories: Counterweights, 9x50 finder scope, 1.25" eyepieces, 1.25" 90° star diagonal, Piggyback camera adaptor

Specifications:

Aperture: 150mm

Focal Length: 1200mm

Focal Ratio: f/8

Resolving Capacity: 0.77 arc seconds

Light Gathering Capacity: 460

Maximum Useful Magnification: 300x

Tube Weight: 8.6kg

Tube Length: 1300mm

Mount Type: Equatorial with GoTo control

Load Capacity: 13.5kg

Power Consumption: 3500mA

Database: 40000 objects

Tracking Speeds: Sidereal, solar, and lunar

Alignment Method: 2-Star, 1-Star, Quick, Last, Solar System

Tripod Weight: 8.2kg

Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike, the AC 150/1200 refractor telescope with the Advanced VX mount offers exceptional performance for observing and astrophotography.