{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-6-sct","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 6\" SCT Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZ0h7oIsgxo?si=gerV-jcUo4FzI18t\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12079-CGL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Precision for Visual Observing and Astrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Advanced VX (AVX) 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e sets the benchmark for mid-level equatorial telescope systems, combining portability, precision tracking, and advanced software control. 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