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Celestron Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope

SKU: CNAVX8H MFR: 12031
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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Celestron EdgeHD 8" Optical Tube Assembly - CGE Dovetail
    Celestron EdgeHD 8" Optical Tube Assembly - CGE Dovetail
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  • Celestron Advanced VX Mount with Dual Saddle Plate
    Celestron Advanced VX Mount with Dual Saddle Plate
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning, clear views with the 8" EdgeHD optical design telescope.
  • Enjoy computerized GoTo technology for effortless navigation of 40,000+ objects.
  • Achieve exceptional image quality with StarBright XLT coatings for brighter views.
  • Use the Advanced VX mount for stable tracking, perfect for astrophotography.
  • Explore deep-sky objects with impressive light-gathering power (843x) telescope.
  • Set up easily with the included tripod and NexStar+ hand control for quick alignment.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Patrick B : Read a ton of great things and this seems to be the best of both worlds at this price range for viewing and astrophotography.JAMES H : looked like a great all around scope for visual and astrophotographyRICKY B : This scope is very versatile and has a built in field flattener.LANCE B : Heard it was cool

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2025-01-07T22:23:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome mount!

Love the mount! Easy to set up.

JUAN A.

2024-04-24T08:51:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mount

Very great product works well. Shipping was fast. I am truly impressed with this mount.

GEORGE M.

2023-03-05T16:37:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Mount

Easy to set up and use. Very happy.

Ken M.

2023-02-17T06:20:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Mount

Purchased to take advantage of increased weight capacity. Easy to use, works great. Weight is easily manageable. Very happy.

Ken M.

2023-01-06T07:08:44

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT MOUNT FOR VISUAL OR IMAGING USE!

I purchased 3 AVX mounts along with several larger for heavier scopes. I needed more counterweights since this will hold a C11" and works well with that mount for visual use. It is superb with an 9.25" either visually or photographically. There is a post on FB SCTs that shows what a C9.25 and the AVX are capable of, suggest you check it out! And it was not the HD EDGE it was the XLT version, loses nothing photographically to the HD...interesting. I put a C9.25 on one of my AVX mounts and the damp time at 427x was only .5 seconds...this is sturdy! Alright, I put the SkySync GPS module on this and others, fabulous addition. A must have in my opinion. I like the AVX over the CGEMs that I have for three reasons, lighter weight but still very capable, the bearings in the DEC axis are sealed while in the CGEM (II) they are open to dust. There is a little friction in the axis that some might find objectionable, not so when loaded with a scope and it means that you can retain balance when switching eyepieces, e.g. a light 1 1/4" to a heavy 2". With the CGEMs it throws the entire balance off. I also added the Polar axis optical finder...it's great. If I set any mount up with a solid level and perfect polar alignment the gotos are perfect if I do a 2 star + a calibration star or two. Overall this mount is superb for imaging right up to a C9.25. Imagers would only want to put an 80mm APO on this but that's untrue. This IS a very capable mount! So, are there any takeaways? Yes...there is no level built into the mount. I made my own, see attached images and it works beautifully. Celestron needs to add a bubble level to the AVX. There are no other faults. The hand controller is more intuitive than the SkyWatcher controller. I have those mounts/controls as well and one must verify the GoTo several times before the scope will actually slew to the object, redundant. If you are in the market for a good mount that has a lot going for it then by all means the AVX is a great mount. Adorama sales are tops in the business as well!

BOB C.

2022-10-31T09:15:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect mount

Perfect mount, been enjoying it immensely.

Jules C.

2022-10-31T09:14:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfection

Perfect mount, even at higher price. We?ve been struggling with a bad mount for several years. Finally decided to purchase this one and what a joy it?s been! Don?t hesitate and get it!

Jules C.

2022-10-25T13:02:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Good mount. Beware loose dec port inputs.

Good advanced mount. Easy to use and fairly lightweight for portability, recommend it over the CGEM2 mount for that reason for smaller tubes. Beware though the inputs for the declination motor control to motor are VERY loose. I returned one thinking the motor was faulty but it turns out the input was just loose enough to cut out when turning. Replacement has the same problem but not as bad. Feels odd to stick some tape on such a spendy mount.

Alexander G.

2022-02-08T08:53:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Celestron Advanced Mount

I upgraded my mount from a celestron evolution mount because I wanted to the ability to add a guide camera. The tracking is very steady, allowing for excellent images.

LAMONT B.

2022-01-31T11:01:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Thanks

Awesome mount, love it

David F.

2021-12-29T19:21:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Gateway to the sky

Easy to use. Satisfaction guaranteed with this purchase

Konstantinos B.

2021-12-04T07:18:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lightweight Mount!

Perfect mount for my Lunt 60mm solar telescope.

James P.

2021-11-23T08:43:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than expected

love it got some nice Orion Nebula photos on my first try. Didn't expect that much but on the first try wow what a difference Thank you for shipping it quick so I can enjoy the night sky

Paul J.

2021-11-23T08:37:52

Rated 5 out of 5

VX mount

very well built, easy to interface with laptop once you download software

william s.

2021-11-10T07:36:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Avx to replace Evo

I purchased the Celestron AVX to replace my Celestron evo. So far it is working well. It is helpful to be able to easily polar line. This mount is slightly heavier than the evo mount slightly more work to set it up and more stable.

DAVID M.

2021-11-02T09:25:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mount

Excellent mount for my Celestron 8 se and accessories.

RAUL L.

2021-10-18T09:49:15

Rated 4 out of 5

VX mount

Works just fine so far, used it only 2x due to weather conditions. Looking forward to many nights and days for planetary and solar viewing!

David S.

2021-10-15T08:51:26

Rated 3 out of 5

Tripod with electric drive - lacks appropriate power supply.

Totally frustrated that the power supply for the drive is only designed to be plugged into a automobile cigarette lighter. There was no power brick to plug into line power. Kind of ridiculous. Rest of package was as expected.

MICHAEL K.

2021-10-15T08:49:15

Rated 5 out of 5

6" Refractor with kit

Great package. Could use with clearer instructions for setup, especially related to eyepieces.

MICHAEL K.

2021-09-02T11:43:05

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Mount

Excellent mount. Very easy to assemble. It's pretty heavy assembled but I'm able to move it pretty easy and don't have to take the head off the tripod.

C M.

2021-07-08T16:21:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my 8? SCT and AVX

Everything arrived as advertised in one day. Happily photographing the moon and working on DSOs.

JOEL P.

2021-06-20T09:13:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Gracias

Gracias muy buenos el producto

FRANCISCO G.

2021-06-20T09:11:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Gracias

Gracias muy bueno el producto

FRANCISCO G.

2021-04-29T08:39:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality

Great quality however I need to use it moving to Florida

JAMES D.

2021-04-07T13:25:50

Rated 4 out of 5

AVX Mount minus telescope.

The mount looks really good. However your online advertisement was a little misleading. Your ad still states that you are expecting these kits to come into your warehouse any day now. The same thing it said when I purchased the whole kit in mid march. The telescope is on backorder and from indications in talking with other telescope outlets it could be 2-6 months. So it is very hard to tell you how the mount works when the essential piece of the kit is backordered. It is hard to recommend something that I have not received yet.

RICHARD C.

2021-03-27T17:50:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama Offers Great Service.

The AVX mount is even more substantial in weight, strength, and stability than I expected. It has plenty of capacity for my 8? SCT along with guide scope and other accessories. I added an extra counterweight for balanced slewing which it does smoothly. Couldn?t be happier with the service from Adorama and the speed at getting the product to me.

ROBERT M.

2021-03-19T10:28:07

Rated 5 out of 5

AVX mount for 8” HD SCT

Extremely sturdy, 30 lbs max capacity. Haven’t powered it on yet, still waiting on the OTA. I did get the polar scope and aligning it was a piece of cake.

matthew e.

2021-03-19T09:04:22

Rated 5 out of 5

A+

Great mount, timely delivery can’t wait for the ITS to be delivered.

matthew e.

2021-01-28T12:01:12

Rated 5 out of 5

very impressed

was somewhat skeptical with all the scopes on the market so went with the advanced vx mount with 8'' newtonion and i must say one of the best scopes i have ever used . once polar aligned tracking is spot on with the star sense auto align very pleased with my purchase.

Kennedy J.

2021-01-27T10:58:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect flattener for Versa 108 ED APO

Great product. Back focus of 55mm works perfectly with it (hard to find that documented anywhere).

CHRIS I.

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Celestron Advanced VX Specifications

  • Optical Design

    EdgeHD

  • Aperture (mm)

    203.2mm (8")

  • Telescope Type

    Computerized (GOTO)

  • Focal Length

    2032mm (8")

  • Focal Ratio

    F/10

  • Focal Length of Eyepiece

    40mm

  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1

    51x

  • Finderscope

    9x50

  • Star Diagonal

    1.25" Star Diagonal

  • Optical Tube

    Aluminum

  • Highest Useful Magnification

    480x

  • Lowest Useful Magnification

    29x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude

    14

  • Resolution (Rayleigh)

    .69 arc seconds

  • Resolution (Dawes)

    .57 arc secondss

  • Light Gathering Power

    843x

  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction

    64mm (2.5")

  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter

    31%

  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area

    9.77%

  • Optical Coatings

    StarBright XLT

  • Optical Tube Length

    432mm (17")

  • Optical Tube Diameter

    238mm (9.37")

  • Optical Tube Weight

    12.5 lbs (5.9 kg)

  • Dovetail

    Vixen/CG-5 Dovetail bar

  • Mount Type

    Computerized Equatorial

  • Instrument Load Capacity

    30 lbs (13.6 kg)

  • Height Adjustment Range

    (includes mount and tripod)
    1118mm - 1626mm (44" - 64")

  • Tripod

    Adjustable, Stainless Steel

  • Tripod Leg Diameter

    50.8mm (2")

  • Latitude Adjustment Range

    7 - 77 degree

  • Mount Head Weight

    17 lbs (7.71 kg)

  • Accessory Tray

    Yes

  • Tripod Weight

    18 lbs (8.16 kg)

  • Weight of Counterweights

    1 x 12 lbs

  • Slew Speeds

    9 slew speeds - max speed 4½/second

  • Tracking Rates

    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

  • Tracking Modes

    EQ North & EQ South

  • GPS

    Optional

  • Dovetail Compatibility

    Vixen/CG-5 saddle plate

  • Number of Auxiliary ports

    3 Aux ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX ports for optional accessorie s

  • Autoguide Port

    Yes

  • USB Port

    Yes, input on Hand Control

  • Power Requirements

    12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)

  • Motor Drive

    DC servo motors

  • Alignment Procedures

    2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align

  • Periodic Error Correction

    Yes

  • Computerized Hand Control

    2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection

  • NexStar+ Database

    40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects

  • Software

    Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App

  • Total Kit Weight

    61 lbs (27.67 kg)

  • Warranty

    2-year Telescope Warranty

  • UPC Codes

    050234120319, 050234915199, 050234103091

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About Celestron Advanced VX

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I bought it as a replacement for my old C8 to go with a C9.25 SCT, and I love it

By Josef P.

I bought it as a replacement for my old C8 to go with a C9.25 SCT, and I love it. GoTo beats the old system, and I mainly bought this configuration because no component weighs over about 20 pounds, so I can handle it by myself at 75. The second counterweight included by Adorama is needed for the 9.25, because the first one is barely enough for the scope alone without any other gear in the business end. After a few tries, I could take it down and stow everything for storage or travel mostly...

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Spectacular value for the price

By harrytraver

The mount is rock solid. Finish quality is very high. The cell and focuser are metal. The GOTO system is the most advanced yet with loads of extra features for visual observations and CCD imaging. So far, three star alignments center my targets in a 32 or 24 mm eyepiece to, at least, the manual's claimed 10 arc minute accuracy. The optical tube has a 2-1/2 second damp time from a sharp tap despite the tube's great moment arm. Field weight is 75lbs assembled. Tube 19lbs., Mount 16lbs. Tripod 1...

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When exploring the cosmos, the Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope is an exceptional tool that sets a new benchmark in mid-level astronomy equipment. This telescope integrates Celestron's top-tier EdgeHD optical system with the innovative Advanced VX mount, offering a versatile setup for astroimagers.

The Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope allows for three different f-stop configurations, providing flexibility for attaching a camera to the rear of the telescope to shoot at f/10, or using our 8" EdgeHD focal reducer to shoot at f/7. For those seeking ultra-fast imaging, the EdgeHD is Fastar/Hyperstar compatible, offering the option to shoot at a rapid f/2. Regardless of your chosen configuration, the EdgeHD technology ensures pinpoint accuracy of stars, even to the edge of the CCD sensor.

The Advanced VX mount is engineered to deliver superior performance, incorporating Celestron's cutting-edge technologies such as All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC). Whether you're an experienced astroimager seeking a portable mount for dark sky sites, or a beginner in the field, the Advanced VX is designed to meet your needs for years to come.

The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron's German equatorial mounts, featuring computerized GoTo capability for automatic tracking of celestial objects across the night sky. It includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and two AUX ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand control offers instant access to all the mount's functions, with automatic slewing and menu descriptions that make mastering this mount a breeze for astronomers of any level.

The Advanced VX also boasts a robust tripod with 2" diameter steel legs, providing a wide stance for improved stability. With a payload capacity of 30 lb, it offers a sturdy platform for any of the Advanced VX optical tubes, even when paired with optional accessories.

As of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts now include a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetail, making it compatible with virtually any optical tube within its weight limit.

The telescope comes with Celestron PWI (CPWI), an advanced astronomy software suite co-developed with PlaneWave Instruments. This all-in-one solution offers a graphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling, ideal for remote observatory setups.

Additionally, your purchase includes a free download of Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, a comprehensive tool by Simulation Curriculum that provides detailed information about celestial objects and helps plan your next observing or imaging session. This software also allows you to control your telescope via computer, making the Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope a truly advanced tool for exploring the universe.

Celestron Advanced VX Features

  • 8" (203.2mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
  • EdgeHD optical design fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field
  • The most compact and portable of Celestron's German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
  • Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
  • Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
  • NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail
  • Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7 and 77 Degree latitude

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, clear views with the 8" EdgeHD optical design telescope.
  • Enjoy computerized GoTo technology for effortless navigation of 40,000+ objects.
  • Achieve exceptional image quality with StarBright XLT coatings for brighter views.
  • Use the Advanced VX mount for stable tracking, perfect for astrophotography.
  • Explore deep-sky objects with impressive light-gathering power (843x) telescope.
  • Set up easily with the included tripod and NexStar+ hand control for quick alignment.

What's in the box:

  • 8 " EdgeHD Telescope
  • Advanced VX Computerized German Equatorial Mount
  • 9x50 Finderscope
  • 40mm 1.25 " Eyepiece
  • 1.25 " 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal
  • Tripod
  • NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ)
  • 2-Year USA Warranty