- Is the AVX 6" good for astrophotography?
- It can carry a camera for planetary and bright deep-sky work, but the f/10 focal ratio is slow and the mount is entry-level for long exposures. Expect to guide and to keep payloads light.
- How does it compare with an 8-inch SCT?
- The 8-inch gathers more light and resolves more detail, especially on faint objects. The 6-inch is lighter, easier to set up and more forgiving on the AVX mount.
- Do I need to polar align it?
- Yes for accurate GoTo and tracking. The mount has an alignment routine, but a rough polar alignment first makes finding objects more reliable.
- What power does the mount need?
- The AVX runs on 12V DC, either from an AC adapter or a portable power tank. Bring a charged battery for a full night out.
- Can I use it for visual observing only?
- Yes. It is a capable visual scope for the Moon, planets, double stars and brighter deep-sky objects, and GoTo makes finding them quick.
- Is the tube easy to remove from the mount?
- Yes. The SCT tube attaches with a dovetail bar, so it comes off for transport and can be swapped onto other mounts.
- Where is the Celestron AVX 6" GoTo SCT cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $1,699.00, as of our latest check.