Celestron 150/1200 Refractor Advanced VX GoTo

The large classic refractor telescope on a modern GoTo mount

The Celestron AC 150/1200 Advanced VX is a rarity in today's offerings: a full-fledged 150 mm long-focal-length apochromatic refractor on an equatorial GoTo mount. With 459 times more light than the naked eye and a 1200 mm focal length, this refractor delivers the contrast-rich, calm image that refractor enthusiasts demand: tight star discs, a sharp moon terminator, and fine planetary detail.

Why a large refractor looks different

With no central obstruction, all light goes to the focal point undisturbed: contrast on planets and double stars is unparalleled per millimeter of aperture. At f/8, the achromat's chromatic aberration is limited to a mild zoom around the brightest objects. Realistically usable up to approximately 300x. Consider the length: a 1.2-meter tube requires a sturdy setup location.

The Advanced VX: Built for Photography

The Advanced VX is a German equatorial GoTo mount with a 30 lb payload capacity, NexStar+ hand controller with over 40,000 objects, All-Star Polar Alignment for polar alignment without a view of Polaris, permanent periodic error correction (PPEC), and an autoguider port. The mount operates on 12V; a power tank is the logical addition.

For whom yes, for whom no

Yes: the lover of classic visual observation who values the refractor's image of the Moon, planets, and double stars above all else. No: for those who want to photograph deep-sky objects; color correction and tube length make a Newtonian, EdgeHD, or RASA a better choice for that.

What's in the box?

• Optical Tube AC 150/1200 Achromat
• Advanced VX GoTo Mount with NexStar+ Hand Controller
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• Eyepiece and diagonal mirror
• Seeker
• Counterweights

Featured accessories

• The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT The mount feeds all night in the field.
• A moon filter (1.25 inch) The bright moonlight dim the large lens of this.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the Refracting telescopes or the full range on the Celestron merk Page. You can read more background information about the merk in the Celestron merk Guide.