Celestron C6 152/1500 Schmidt-Cassegrain Advanced VX GoTo

The compact Schmidt-Cassegrain on the Advanced VX

The Celestron SC 152/1500 Advanced VX is the lightest Schmidt-Cassegrain combination on this mount. The 152 mm SCT optics deliver a 1500 mm focal length in a forty-centimeter tube: high magnification for planets, double stars, and compact deep-sky objects, without a bulky observatory system. With 471 times more light than the naked eye, this is the most mobile serious setup from the AVX line.

Closed optics, maximum sharpness

The corrector plate seals the tube from dust and air flow, and the StarBright XLT coating maximizes light transmission. It is realistically usable up to approximately 304x: plenty enough for the Cassini separation and Jupiter’s cloud bands at calm air. The SCT rear end accepts standard T-adapters, reducers, and cameras.

The Advanced VX: Built for Photography

The Advanced VX is a German equatorial GoTo mount with a 13.6 kg payload capacity, NexStar+ hand controller with over 40,000 objects, All-Star Polar Alignment for polar alignment without view of Polaris, permanent periodic error correction (PPEC), and an autoguider port. Precisely the foundation serious astrophotography requires. The mount operates on 12V; a powertank is the logical addition.

For whom yes, for whom no

Pros: anyone who wants a single portable system for years of planetary viewing, double stars, and getting started in astrophotography. Cons: anyone who wants to photograph large nebulae; choose the Newton 150/750 on the same mount instead with its wide f/5 field of view.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube SC 152/1500 with StarBright XLT coating
• Advanced VX GoTo Mount with NexStar+ Hand Controller
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• Eyepiece and diagonal mirror (1.25 inch)
• Red dot viewfinder
• Counterweight

Featured accessories

• The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT The mount feeds all night in the field.
• A moon filter (1.25 inch) The bright moonlight is dimming on high magnification.

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 catadioptric telescopes or the full range on the Celestron brand page. You can read more background information about the brand in the Celestron brand guide.