Professional precision packed into a mobile system
The Celestron EdgeHD 280/2800 Advanced VX GoTo is built for serious observers and astrophotographers who demand absolute image quality without a fixed setup. With a opening of 280 mm and a focal length of 2800 mm (f/10) this Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offers the light output, sharpness and contrast normally reserved for observatories.
The EdgeHD optical system completely corrects the image from edge to edge. Stars remain perfectly sharp - even on large full-frame sensors. The StarBright XLT coating maximizes light transmission so that faint nebulae, galaxies and globular clusters become visible with impressive detail.
Robust Advanced VX mount
The Advanced VX mount is designed for astrophotography with medium-sized optical tubes. Precise worm gears and powerful servo motors provide smooth tracking, while Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC). automatically corrects errors in the gears.
With a load capacity of 14 kg, GoTo database of 40,000 objects and Compatibility with Celestron CPWI software this is a system that effortlessly combines visual observation and serious photography.
The NexStar+ hand controller offers traditional controls, but you can also control the telescope via laptop, tablet or smartphone with the optional SkyPortal WiFi module. So you choose how you observe, manually or completely digitally.
What you can see and photograph with it
The power of the EdgeHD 11” comes alive as soon as you explore the sky in detail.
- Moon: razor-sharp crater walls, rills and terminator shadows
- Planets: cloud bands on Jupiter, Cassini separation in Saturn's rings, polar caps on Mars
- Deep-sky: the Orion Nebula (M42), the Ring Nebula (M57), spiral arms in Andromeda (M31)
- Double stars: Clearly separated at high magnification
- Astrophotography: Fully flat field of view, suitable for full-frame DSLRs and astro cameras
For whom this telescope is intended
The EdgeHD 280/2800 AVX is made for experienced amateur astronomers and astrophotographers who strive for professional results but want to maintain mobility. It combines the power of an observatory tube with a mount that can still be assembled by one person.
Included accessories
- 280 mm EdgeHD optical tube
- Advanced VX GoTo mount with tripod and accessory tray
- NexStar+ hand controller
- 9×50 optical viewfinder
- 16 mm eyepiece (2″)
- 2″ star diagonal (90°)
- Visual back (2”)
- 3 counterweights of 5 kg
- 12V adapter cable (for cigarette lighter)
- Fastening material and manual
Our findings
| Use | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Visual perception | ✔ Excellent |
| Deep-sky astrophotography | ✔ Advanced level |
| Planetary detail | ✔ Maximum achievable |
| Camera integration | ✔ Fully compatible |
| Beginner use | ✖ Not recommended |
| Earth observation (nature etc.). | ✖ Not made for it |
Why choose the Celestron EdgeHD 280/2800 AVX
Because this is not a compromise, but a complete solution.
The EdgeHD 11” with Advanced VX mount delivers the perfect balance of power and portability. Razor-sharp images, advanced tracking and modular construction make it ideal for the discerning enthusiast who wants to observe as well as photograph, without concessions.
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