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Telescopes > Celestron > Advanced VX > Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo
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Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo

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Product description

More about the series Advanced VX...

The 1100HD system combines the new Advanced VX computerized equatorial mount with Edge-HD optics.

With 28cm of aperture and StarBright XLT coatings, it gathers over 1600 times more light than the naked eye alone. The excellent image sharpness means it is also an excellent system for astrophotography!

The Celestron EdgeHD telescope: Corrected image - sharp right up to the edges!

EdgeHD is the name for Celestron’s “aplanatic Schmidt Cassegrain telescope”. After over 50 years of success, Celestron has revolutionised the classic Schmidt Cassegrain telescope.

EdgeHD telescopes ( "Edge High Definition") are true astrographs. This optical system delivers distortion-free, sharp images right to the edge of the visual field. This means that not only the coma outwith the optical axis is corrected, as is the case in currently available “coma-free” lens designs, but also field curvature.

Lots of optical systems are advertised as “astrographs”. As desired, they display stars with pin-sharp clarity, but along a curved image plane. Photographing this using a camera results in a noticeable image field curvature which rises towards the edge of the image field, resulting in increasing star size and aberations with larger sensors. The stars at the edge expand into small rings (“doughnuts”). As well as the coma, the Celestron Edge HD telescopes correct field curvature right up to the edge of the image. This also significantly improves resolution and magnitude limits in comparison to rival optical systems.

The XLT multi-coating helps to give the EdgeHD scopes a significant performance boost compared to similar systems on the market.

The Edge HD telescopes’ mechanisms and lens tube have been fully overhauled:

  • mirror clamps hold the primary mirror securely in any desired position without putting pressure on the optical elements. The image is stable, even during long exposure times.
  • Air vents behind the primary mirror provide fast air exchange so that the lens cools amazingly quickly. Thanks to an air filter system, dust is prevented from entering the lens tube.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page "Telescope ABC" beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
EdgeHD-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)
280
Focal length (mm)
2800
Aperture ratio (f/)
10
Resolving capacity
0,41
Limit value (mag)
14
Light gathering capacity
1600
Max. useful magnification
560
Tube weight (kg)
12,7
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube length (mm)
610
Coating
Starbright XLT
Tube construction
Full tube

Reflector


Secondary mirror obstruction
34
Ventilation for central mirror
yes

Focuser


Type of build
SC thread
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2 (1.25“ eyepiece adapter)

Mount


Mounting type
Equatorial
Type of build
AVX
GoTo control
yes
Power consumption (mA)
3500
Power supply
12
Encoder
yes
Cable-guide
external
Mounting saddle
Vixen & Celestron CGE
Motors
Servomotors
Load capacity (kg)
14

GoTo control


Database
40.000
GPS
optional
Tracking speeds
sideral, solar and lunar
GoTo Language
German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Alignment method
2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
WIFI
optional
Software
Nexstar+
PEC correction
yes
Polar Alignment
All-Star Polar Alignment
Remote
Celestron PWI

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Height (cm)
112 - 163
Material
Steel

Included accessories


Finder scope
9x50
Miscellaneous
12V car cigarette lighter adapter cable <p>
2'' eyepieces
16mm
Deviating optics
2", 90° star diagonal
Counterweights (kg)
3x5

General


Series
Advanced VX
Total weight (kg)
38

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope EdgeHD-SC 280/2800 AVX GoTo
EdgeHD optics provide an image plane that is three times flatter than with a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain. That means that stars are diffraction limited imaged over the entire chip with a Nikon D3 or Canon 5D camera!

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