Celestron Advanced VX Overview | High Point Scientific

In this video Teagan does an overview of the Celestron Advanced VX telescope mount. The AVX mount is a fantastic mount for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. With a payload capacity of 30 lbs, this telescope mount will help you get beautiful, long exposures of any deep sky object with your telescope and camera! The Advanced VX also works with CPWI, ASCOM, Celestron StarSense AutoAlign, the SkySync GPS accessory, and much more.

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[joecooksey]

I own this mount and it sits on top of a permanent concrete pier in my roll off roof observatory in central Texas. I use a laptop and SharpCap Pro to polar align and Astrophotography Tool to star align with plate solving. Dollar for dollar I recommend this mount without hesitation.

[technocore]

Great starter EQ guiding mount. Had mine for like 4 or 5 years now. I've had some issues but mostly it's me being clueless, and always resolved by resetting the mount. Only serious issue is the power connecter on the mount. Very weak. But took it to one of those small computer fix it shops and they opened it right up and fixed it for like 25 bucks.
ADM saddle and alt/az knobs upgrade recommended. And I glued three 1cm bubble levels around the Acc Tray/Spreader because no built-in level.

[hishama.h]

Is it possible to use it manually as well? with the handles?A part from being having a GOTO.

[erinbriggs]

Bought one of these for my 8 inch Newtonian and have been very pleased. Love the starsense addon and wifi module. Upgrade paths are definitely nice without having to replace everything.

[tosvus]

Curious about Celestron's decision to bundle this with the 9.25" EdgeHD. I would imagine it leaves very little room for adding cameras, guidescopes, filterwheels etc? It's a hell of a bargain though compared to buying both separately.

[anthonygraham]

Would be great if y’all would update us on the supply chain delay status

[Jimmy_Cavallo]

Really great content and definitely gave it a "like". I am just starting out. Would you please be able to tell me if this will handle the Celestron 9-1/4 and a DSLR camera?

[Youtuber-Nuuk]

Is the Celestron Advanced VX 8” Newtonian telescope still a good choice?

[Luftbubblan]

I was happy with my Avx even tho i didn't use it much before i upgraded to Cgx. Would loved to keep it around but it was just collecting dust so i sold it to expand on my new setup :D

The Avx was used with an 8" newt during my progress in the hobby. At most it had a 8" newt / dslr / guidescope / guidecam / rpi mounted to it. Both mobile and permanent setup at home.
Easy mount to move around and fast to setup. Downside id say would be the rough moving DEC. No bearings there if i remember correct.

I think the Avx can be pretty capable with some tuning, would like to explore that some day. Where i live the Celestron products are more expensive than the Skywatcher ones, if i had the choice id probably buy Skywatcher over Celestron even tho the Celestron mounts have some nice features.

The Cgx feels like its built on a whole other level but mine have been pretty tempremental, i would say i'm a bit more sketched out by the Cgx than the Avx even tho it feels better built overall.

I think the Celestron products looks pretty good but i would probably not buy a new one again. If i find something cheap second hand i would pick it up tho.

[goatsuukerhill]

Thanks, good info. I run 28# of gear with this AVX that includes a 910 mm FL SV 130. I am allstar polar aligned to 2 arcseconds. It is the NexStar+ version. My rig is balanced. Even with PHD2, I can’t get good exposures over 60”. Am I over the weight/FL limits for the AVX? If not, how can I get 120 or 240” exposures?
Thanks Warren

[spaceandsky]

what is the cheapest option to put a dslr a camera straight on to the mount? what dovetail etc? link?
thanks

[Unlocked-dd]

can celestron 130 eq scope fit in this avx mount?

[MyLastRites]

Can you add a extra 12lb counter weight for balance?

[kevinhall]

I sort of feel like a beginner all over again. But I love this set up though.

[mertus]

Is it possible to mount a 8 inch scope from a Apertura AD8? What would I need?

[astrospeedcuber]

Actually I don't want a polar scope; it's not much use here in the Southern Hemisphere.