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Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo
For computerized equatorial tracking, the Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo combines a 279.4mm EdgeHD optical system with 2800mm focal length and Advanced VX control.
- 279.4mm aperture provides 0.42-arcsecond resolution
- 2800mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- AVX mount provides computerized equatorial movement
- All-Star polar alignment system is included
- 23mm eyepiece provides listed 122x magnification
- 12V DC power requires 3.5A
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Description
Motorized equatorial tracking and corrected-field imaging define the Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo, an 11-inch EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 279.4 mm aperture, 2800 mm focal length, and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount includes All-Star Polar Alignment, NexStar+ hand control, dual saddle plate, two counterweights, stainless steel tripod, 9×50 finder, 23 mm eyepiece, star diagonal, and DC power cable.
The verified Advanced VX configuration combines StarBright XLT-coated optics with EdgeHD field correction, internal primary focusing, mirror stabilization, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, and computerized motorized tracking. The mount provides the supplied GoTo operation, autoguider connectivity, periodic error correction, meridian imaging capability, and a 30-pound instrument capacity, while the package is intended for supported visual observation and imaging configurations.
Key Features of Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo
This complete computerized telescope combines an 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings, Advanced VX German equatorial control, All-Star Polar Alignment, NexStar+ navigation, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, mirror stabilization, 9×50 finding, and supplied imaging-related accessories.
- 279.4 mm EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain aperture
- 2800 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount
- All-Star Polar Alignment system
- NexStar+ computerized hand control
- StarBright XLT coatings
- Fastar and HyperStar compatible design
- Two counterweights and stainless steel tripod
Computerized Equatorial Tracking
The supplied application focuses on automated location and tracking of lunar, planetary, stellar, and deep-sky targets, with the Advanced VX mount providing GoTo operation, equatorial tracking, alignment support, autoguider connectivity, and periodic error correction while the 2800 mm optical system supplies the listed long-focus EdgeHD configuration.
Why Choose Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants an 11-inch corrected Schmidt-Cassegrain system with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized equatorial tracking, All-Star Polar Alignment, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, NexStar+ control, Advanced VX mounting, and a complete configuration for supported visual or imaging use.
- Large 11-inch EdgeHD aperture with long native focal length
- Advanced VX GoTo mount with alignment and tracking features
- Finder, eyepiece, diagonal, tripod, counterweights, hand control, and power cable included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, and buyers should confirm the current US warranty terms, optical and electronics coverage, mount support, registration requirements, power-related conditions, and authorized service process before purchase because advanced computerized telescope systems may have separate support requirements.
Celestron EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron Advanced VX 11-inch EdgeHD Telescope (1100HD AVX) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | EdgeHD Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain (Flat-Field Catadioptric System) |
| Aperture | 279.4 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2800 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 95 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 12% |
| Resolving Power | 0.42 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.50 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 660x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 40x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focusing Mechanism with Dual Rear Heat Ventilation Fans (Fastar and HyperStar Compatible) |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | Yes (Dual Primary Mirror Stabilizing Tensions to Neutralize Target Drift) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 312.42 mm x 610 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 13.0 kg (28.0 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | Advanced VX Computerized German Equatorial Mount (Integrated Dual Saddle Plate for CG-5 and CGE Rails) |
| Finder Scope Specification | 9x50 Optical Finder Scope with Quick-Release Mounting Block |
| Included Accessories | 23mm Luminos Wide-Angle Eyepiece (122x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (2-inch with 1.25-inch Reducer Ring), Advanced VX Equatorial Head, Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tripod (2-inch Legs), NexStar+ Computerized Hand Control, 2x 7.7kg Counterweights, DC Cigarette Lighter Car Power Cable, Hand Control Holster |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3.5 Amps (Tip Positive) |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Automated tracking and flat-field astrophotography utilizing an aplanatic 11-inch mirror core, countering alignment error with a motorized equatorial base while recording sharp, uncurved stellar images. |
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