For both seasoned astronomers and beginners, the Advanced Vx 11"" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is a high-quality, powerful, and innovative tool for exploring the cosmos. This advanced telescope, one of the most affordable and portable in its class, offers a large 11-inch aperture, providing 41% more light gathering than a 9.25"" telescope. This superior light gathering capability ensures brighter, clearer images of celestial objects, making it an excellent choice for both visual observers and imagers.The Schmidt-Cassegrain design of this telescope eliminates chromatic aberration, making it an ideal choice for entry-level astroimaging. The Advanced Vx mount, the smallest of Celestron's German equatorial mounts, is designed to provide superior performance, incorporating Celestron's most advanced technologies such as All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron Pwi telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (Ppec).The Advanced Vx 11"" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope also features a computerized GoTo capability that automatically tracks celestial objects as they move across the night sky. This telescope includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and two Aux ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand control provides instant access to all the functions your mount has to offer, making it user-friendly for astronomers of all levels.The telescope comes with a sturdy tripod with 2"" diameter steel legs, providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability. The payload capacity for the Advanced Vx is 30 lb, offering a robust platform for any of the Advanced Vx optical tubes, even when paired with optional accessories.