Celestron Advanced VX 6" SCT Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12079-CGL)

Portable Precision for Visual Observing and Astrophotography

The Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope sets the benchmark for mid-level equatorial telescope systems, combining portability, precision tracking, and advanced software control. Ideal for both visual observers and aspiring astrophotographers, this setup delivers the performance of larger observatory-class mounts in a compact, transport-friendly design.

Featuring a 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings and the Advanced VX German equatorial mount, this telescope offers excellent light-gathering power, accurate GoTo tracking, and a future-proof platform that can grow with your skills.

Why Choose the Advanced VX 6" SCT?

• 40% more light-gathering power than a 5" telescope

• Compact Schmidt-Cassegrain design eliminates chromatic aberration

• Excellent balance of portability, stability, and imaging capability

• Ideal for both entry-level astroimaging and advanced visual observing

Advanced VX German Equatorial Mount

The Advanced VX mount is the smallest in Celestron’s German equatorial range, yet it incorporates many features found on their higher-end systems.

Key Mount Features

• Computerised GoTo equatorial mount with automatic object tracking

• NexStar+ hand controller with a database of 40,000+ celestial objects

• All-Star Polar Alignment for accurate alignment from almost any location

• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) for improved long-exposure imaging

• Autoguider port for astrophotography

• USB connectivity via hand control for computer control

• 2" stainless steel tripod legs for excellent stability

• Payload capacity: 30 lb (13.6 kg) excluding counterweights

Dual Saddle Plate Flexibility

As standard, the Advanced VX mount includes a dual saddle plate, allowing you to use a wide range of optical tubes:

• Compatible with CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails

• Compatible with Vixen-format dovetails (100 mm or longer)

• Not compatible with Losmandy D-format plates

This flexibility makes the AVX mount an excellent long-term investment.

Powerful Software Included

Celestron PWI (CPWI) Telescope Control Software

Developed in collaboration with PlaneWave Instruments, CPWI delivers observatory-level control:

• Graphical planetarium interface

• PointXP mount modelling with 100+ alignment points

• Save and reload alignments for remote or permanent setups

• Full ASCOM compatibility for third-party imaging software

Starry Night Special Edition

Included free with your telescope:

• Explore the night sky with a detailed planetarium

• Plan observing and imaging sessions

• Control your telescope directly from your computer

6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube

The included 150 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube offers excellent versatility for planetary, lunar, and deep-sky observing, as well as beginner-friendly astrophotography.

Optical Tube Highlights

• Aperture: 150 mm (6")

• Focal Length: 1500 mm

• Focal Ratio: f/10

• StarBright XLT coatings for enhanced light transmission

• Compact aluminium tube with excellent thermal stability

Included Accessories

• 25 mm eyepiece (60× magnification)

• 1.25" star diagonal

• 6×30 finderscope

Optical Tube Specifications

• Highest Useful Magnification: 354×

• Lowest Useful Magnification: 21×

• Limiting Magnitude: 13.4

• Resolution:

  • Rayleigh: 0.93 arc sec

  • Dawes: 0.77 arc sec

• Light Gathering Power: 459× human eye

• Optical Tube Weight: 10 lb (4.54 kg)

• Optical Tube Length: 406 mm

Mount Specifications

• Mount Type: Computerised German Equatorial

• Payload Capacity: 30 lb (13.6 kg)

• Latitude Range: 7°–77°

• Tripod Leg Diameter: 50.8 mm (2") stainless steel

• Mount Head Weight: 17 lb (7.71 kg)

• Tripod Weight: 18 lb (8.16 kg)

• Slew Speed: Up to 4°/second

• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar

• Alignment Methods:

  • 2-Star Align

  • 1-Star Align

  • Solar System Align

  • Last Alignment

  • Quick Align

What’s in the Box

• Advanced VX equatorial mount head

• Stainless steel tripod

• 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube

• NexStar+ hand controller

• 1 × 12 lb counterweight

• Accessory tray

• DC power cable

• Hand control holster

Total System Weight

57 lb (25.85 kg)

Who Is This Telescope For?

The Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain is ideal for:

• Visual astronomers wanting a portable yet capable equatorial system

• Beginners entering astrophotography with room to grow

• Experienced imagers seeking a dark-sky travel mount

• Users who want advanced alignment, tracking, and software support

⚠ Solar Safety Warning
Never observe the Sun directly without a proper solar filter. Permanent eye damage or equipment damage may occur. Always supervise use, especially around children.