Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo
For motorized equatorial tracking, the Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo combines a 152mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length and All-Star polar alignment.
- 152mm aperture provides 0.76-arcsecond resolution
- 1500mm focal length uses f/9.87 optics
- AVX mount provides motorized equatorial movement
- All-Star polar alignment system included
- 25mm eyepiece provides listed 60x magnification
- 12V DC power requires 3.5A
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Description
Precision computerized equatorial tracking defines the Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo, a 152 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 1500 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its Advanced VX German equatorial mount provides All-Star Polar Alignment, motorized movement, NexStar+ control, autoguider support, periodic error correction, and a 30-pound capacity, while the StarBright XLT optical tube, 25 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, finder, tripod, counterweight, and DC power cable complete the system.
The aluminum optical tube uses internal primary-mirror focusing and is Fastar and HyperStar compatible for supported imaging configurations. The supplied mount provides sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking modes, dual saddle compatibility, meridian imaging capability, and computerized alignment functions, while the 1500 mm focal length supports the listed lunar, planetary, deep-sky, and astrophotography applications without claiming a specific imaging result.
Key Features of Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines a 152 mm aperture with a 1500 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, Advanced VX equatorial control, All-Star Polar Alignment, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, internal focusing, autoguider support, NexStar+ control, tripod, and counterweight.
- 152 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 1500 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount
- All-Star Polar Alignment system
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Fastar and HyperStar compatible
- 25 mm Plossl eyepiece and star diagonal
- 6×30 finder, tripod, counterweight, and DC power cable
Computerized Equatorial Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on motorized equatorial tracking of lunar features, planetary surfaces, star clusters, and selected deep-sky targets, with the 1500 mm focal length supporting the listed long-focus optical format while the Advanced VX mount supplies alignment, guiding, periodic-error, and meridian-control functions for supported observation and imaging setups.
Why Choose Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants a 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized equatorial tracking, All-Star Polar Alignment, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, autoguider support, long focal length, and a complete Advanced VX system for lunar, planetary, deep-sky, or supported imaging work.
- 152 mm aperture with the listed f/10 catadioptric format
- Advanced VX mount with alignment, tracking, and guiding functions
- Eyepiece, diagonal, finder, tripod, counterweight, hand control, and power cable included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, while current manufacturer listings may present separate product and regional support details, so buyers should confirm the applicable US warranty terms, optical coverage, mount electronics coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process before purchasing this Advanced VX Schmidt-Cassegrain system.
Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX AVX GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron Advanced VX 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12031) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 152 mm (5.98 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/9.87 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 55.88 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
| Resolving Power | 0.76 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.91 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 354x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 22x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Fastar and HyperStar Compatible) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 184 mm x 406.4 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 4.54 kg (10.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | Advanced VX (AVX) Motorized German Equatorial Mount with All-Star Polar Alignment System |
| Finder Scope Specification | 6x30 Optical Finder Scope with Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (60x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), Vixen-Style CG-5 Dovetail Rail System, Advanced VX Equatorial Head, Heavy-Duty Steel Tripod (2-inch Legs), NexStar+ Hand Controller, 1x 5.4kg Counterweight, DC Power Cable |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3.5 Amps (Tip Positive) |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Precision computerized equatorial tracking and planetary imaging, coupling a compact f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain barrel with an electronic tracking block to lock onto coordinates during long sensor tracking runs. |




































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