Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo (33052)

This compact Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines a long focal length with a short optical tube assembly (OTA), making it highly portable and easy to transport. The optical system features a Schmidt corrector plate, spherical primary and secondary mirrors, and an internal focuser. The system is fully enclosed, protecting it from dust and air turbulence, ensuring stable and clear images. The multi-coated Schmidt plate enhances image brightness and reduces stray light reflections, making this telescope ideal for planetary observation, deep-sky exploration, and even occasional terrestrial viewing. Its versatility makes it suitable for both visual observation and astrophotography.

The telescope’s Advanced VX mount is designed for mobile astrophotography with small to medium-sized telescopes. It features periodic error correction (PEC) for improved tracking accuracy during long exposures and allows uninterrupted tracking of objects across the meridian. With its high-torque motors, increased stability, and compatibility with Vixen-style and Celestron CGE dovetail rails, the mount is perfect for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.

Features of the Optics:

• Compact OTA with long focal length

• Lightweight aluminum tube construction

• High-quality StarBright XLT multi-coating

• Enclosed system prevents dust and air turbulence

• Pre-loaded ball bearings reduce mirror shift during focusing

Specifications

Optics

• Type: Reflector

• Type of build: Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Aperture (mm): 152

• Focal length (mm): 1500

• Aperture ratio (f/): 9.9

• Resolving capacity (arcseconds): 0.76

• Limit magnitude: 12.7

• Light gathering capacity: 470x compared to the human eye

• Max. useful magnification: 304x

• Tube weight (kg): 4.5

• Tube material: Aluminum

• Tube length (mm): 406

• Tube diameter (mm): 184

• Coating: StarBright XLT

Reflector Details

• Corrector plate coatings: StarBright XLT

• Secondary mirror diameter (mm): 56

• Secondary mirror obstruction (%): 37%

• Main mirror design: Spherical

Focuser

• Type of build: Internal

Mount

• Mounting type: Equatorial (AVX)

• GoTo control: Yes

• Load capacity (kg): 14

• Cable guide: External

• Mounting saddle compatibility: Vixen & Celestron CGE dovetail rails

Polar Alignment and Tracking Features

• Polar elevation setting (°): 7 - 77°

• Tracking speeds: Sidereal, solar, lunar

GoTo Control Features

• Database entries: 40,000 objects

• Alignment methods: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, Solar System Align, etc.

Tripod Specifications

• Material: Steel tripod legs with a diameter of 51 mm

• Max. height (cm): 163 cm

• Min. height (cm): 112 cm

Included Accessories:

• Finder scope (6x30)

• Eyepiece (20 mm, 1.25")

• Star diagonal (1.25", 90°)

• Prism rail (Vixen-style)

• Counterweight (5.4 kg)

General Information:

• Total weight of the system (kg): 25 kg

• Recommended for beginners and advanced users

• Suitable for observing the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, nature observation, and astrophotography

• Not suitable for solar observation without an appropriate solar filter