Celestron Advanced VX 8” f/10 EdgeHD Telescope

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https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Advanced-VX-EdgeHD-Telescope/dp/B00CN8XGHG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Celestron+Advanced+VX8&qid=1555091109&s=electronics&sr=1-2-fkmr0&linkCode=sl1&tag=seeplutonow-20&linkId=ed69e9e1d4c847eaa33383816930bced

The show stopper for this Telescope has to be the Advanced VX mount. Yes, the Telescope comes with a mount rather an advanced tripod, which not only gives it an oomph! But also makes astrophotography a child’s play. The Celestron EdgeHD is a pretty decent, high featured telescope with fantastic tracking abilities.

Product Features:-

The Celestron EdgeHD isn’t complete without its AVX mount. The Advanced VX mount is the perfect tool for giving the Telescope the required height for a better venture into the astral world. The mount has a fantastic ability to track stars during observation and long-exposure photography. Not only that, it provides optimum stability and steadiness for astrophotography.

The aperture of 8″ is pretty wide with an f/10 focal length, which, according to few customers, could have been more for better and sharper images, especially during photographing bright stars and nebulas. The dimensions of the Telescope are 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches. The entire set weighs 85.5 pounds, which is not too heavy compared to other Telescopes and mount sets.

The Telescope has an all-star polar alignment feature, which is perfect for fast and compatible star polar alignment. The tracking feature is installed with finesse and can track stars at one axis without deviation.

The Telescope also comes with an ungradable NexStar hand controller, which manages the amazing hovering of the Telescope. The Telescope can also be understood in a better way through its firmware included in the package.

Pros:-

• The aperture and mirror are quite significant; thus, the images displayed are big and precise as well.
• The interior tube coatings and mirrors are amazing, thus providing mirror focus images.
• The device is a steal for astrophotographers.
• When detached from the mount, the Telescope, and the mount, both can be easily carried.
• The Advanced VX mount is versatile and can be used with other telescopes too.
• The Scope of the device is excellent.
• The device is excellent for star tracking.
• The Advanced VX mount is stable and reliable in terms of Astrophotography.
• It is excellent for polar alignment.
• This Telescope is amazing for long-exposure photography.

Cons:-

• Focus knobs need improvement.
• The mount could have been more powerful.
• The mount can be only powered by a Celestron power tank or similar type of power tanks.
• No bubble in the mount, which makes it difficult to level.
• The manual can be printed in a better manner.
• The f/10 focal point could have been higher to reduce the exposure time during long-exposure photography.

What makes it different?

The fact that it comes with an Advanced VX mount is the sole reason for this Telescope to stand out in the market. Few customers found this Telescope to be a great deal as it gives the perfect base for a great astral photograph. But few found the mount to be less sturdy and unreliable in terms of battery life. Overall, the price point and the combination of a three-legged celestial explorer with excellent capabilities of capturing great images is not bad at all.