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Large silver telescope tube on sturdy equatorial mount with tripod and hand controller

Celestron

Celestron Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Deluxe Accessory Kit

SKU CH-8V2D-FVPX6

An 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on a computerized German equatorial mount with a 30 lb capacity, StarBright XLT coatings and a deluxe accessory kit

  • 11" aperture gathers 41% more light than 9.25" models
  • StarBright XLT coatings deliver bright, clear planetary and deep-sky views
  • Advanced VX mount supports 30 lbs for stable tracking and GoTo
  • NexStar+ hand control accesses 40,000+ objects with USB connectivity
  • Deluxe kit includes 5 Plossl eyepieces, Barlow lens, filters and carry case

Celestron Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain

The Celestron Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is a computerized German equatorial system designed for serious visual astronomy and entry-level astroimaging. Its 11-inch aperture gathers 41% more light than a 9.25" model, revealing bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. The package includes a NexStar+ hand control with a 40,000+ object database and a Deluxe Accessory Kit with five Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25" Barlow lens, and a filter set.

Setup, alignment, and common issues

The Advanced VX mount supports up to 30 lbs of equipment, providing a rigid platform for the optical tube and accessories. Assembly requires mounting the optical tube onto the equatorial head and balancing both axes carefully to ensure accurate GoTo slewing. First-time users often underestimate the time needed for precise polar alignment; rushing this step causes tracking drift that ruins long-exposure imaging. The NexStar+ hand control simplifies alignment with SkyAlign, but the USB port and PWI software require a laptop for advanced control.

Compatibility checklist before ordering

Verify that your observing site has a clear view of the celestial pole for polar alignment, as the equatorial mount depends on it for tracking accuracy. Ensure you have a stable, level surface for the included tripod, as vibration degrades high-magnification views. Confirm you can transport and lift the 11-inch optical tube and mount components, which constitute a substantial load. The 1.25" accessory format matches the included diagonal and eyepieces; 2" accessories are not supported by the supplied hardware.

How it compares

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Price $2,904.99
Pricier than about 94% of the 1,401 comparable items (median $93.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Advanced VX mount is tracking accurately after polar alignment?

Use the NexStar+ hand control to select a bright star from its 40,000+ object database, centre it in the 40 mm eyepiece, and verify it remains centred without drift.

What accessories are included in the Deluxe Accessory Kit and do I need anything else to start observing?

The kit supplies five 1.25" Plössl eyepieces, a 1.25" Barlow lens, a 1.25" filter set, and a carry case; the telescope also ships with a 40 mm eyepiece, 90° diagonal, tripod, and NexStar+ hand control.

Which aperture gives noticeably brighter deep-sky views, the 11" or the 9.25" model?

The 11" optical tube gathers 41% more light than the 9.25" version, so galaxies and nebulae appear significantly brighter and more detailed.

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