Celestron is the biggest telescope manufacturer in the world and for good reason. They have an incredible line of telescopes, mounts, and telescope accessories. Some of their most popular mounts include the Advanced VX Mount, CGX German Equatorial Mount, CGX-L, and CGEM-II Telescope Mount. On top of these incredible telescope mounts, Celestron does a fantastic job with their optics as well as full telescope packages. You can clearly see this with the CPC series, the Nexstar SE's, and the Nexstar Evolutions. They also have a great lineup of beginner telescopes that consist of the Powerseeker serie, Astromaster Series, and much more. These are the reasons why Celestron is the biggest manufacturer of Telescopes in the world. They have quality products that are great for every level of astronomer.

Advanced VX Series (AVX)

The Celestron Advanced VX Series is one of the best entry-level astrophotography equatorial mounts on the market, and make for a great visual Go-To equatorial mount for an affordable price. These mounts can hold up to 30lbs of equipment (not including counterweights), and come in various telescope packages for a complete setup.

Celestron CGEM-II Series

The CGEM-II telescope series is an upgrade from Celestron's previous CGEM mounts. The ergonomic design of the mount, paired with a number of telescope sizes for you to choose from, makes these telescopes a great choice. Whether you are a visual astronomer or an astrophotographer, these telescopes will be your gateway to the cosmos! Once polar aligned, these telescopes can find objects, track objects, and can be your gateway into astrophotography.

Celestron CGX Series

The CGX series is Celestron's answer to modern astrophotography. With an impressive 55-pound weight capacity, all-star polar alignment, and low periodic error, the CGX mounts have changed how amateur astronomers do astrophotography. The modern design of these mounts are more than just for looks; they deliver functional features like multiple USB ports on the mount, autoguider ports, and handles for easy transportation.

Celestron CGX-L Series

Improving upon the CGX series, the Celestron CGX-L series is the big brother. It has all of the features of the CGX mount, but it has a much larger weight capacity. With it's huge weight capacity of 75 pounds, you can mount most optical tubes currently available on the market.

Celestron RASA Series

The latest in optical innovation has arrived! The Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) telescopes are extremely fast large aperture telescopes. Long exposures are a thing of the past, as these telescopes will deliver exceptional images in a very short amount of time, which is highly desired among astrophotographers.

Celestron CPC Series

The dual fork arm mount design of the CPC series gives a sturdy platform for visual astronomers. With an easy to use hand controller, these computerized Go-To telescopes will find and track objects throughout the night. The large aperture of these telescopes gives fantastic views and detail. If astrophotography is of interest to you, you can add an optional equatorial wedge so you can start taking long-exposure images.

NexStar SE Series

The NexStar SE telescopes are among the most popular visual astronomy telescopes available. With an easy to use computerized Go-To system, the telescope can find and track objects as they move across the night sky with the touch of a button. The simple alignment routine means you don't need to have an extensive knowledge of the night sky to use it; just turn it on, follow the instructions on the controller, and you're ready to view.

NexStar Evolution Series

Whether you're looking to get your first telescope, or upgrade your current telescope to a larger aperture, the NexStar Evolution series will be sure to impress. With sizes ranging from 6" to 9.25", you'll have the ability to choose the size that fits your needs. It offers features that provide you the best possible experience for beginners and advanced telescope users alike.

Ambassador Series

Looking for a telescope to be the centerpiece of your house? These decorative showpiece telescopes give you the vintage telescope look, and can still be used as a telescope to view the Moon, planets, and land objects. The Ambassador telescopes have a polished brass finish with a mahogany tripod for that classic telescope feel.

AstroMaster Series

If you are in need of a great beginner telescope to help you or a loved one learn the night sky, the AstroMaster series perfect. They come in a variety of sizes, so you'll be sure to find one that fits your needs. These point-and-look manual telescopes come with everything you need right out of the box, so you can start enjoying the night sky right away.

NexStar SLT Series

These computerized Go-To telescopes are the little brother of the NexStar SE and NexStar Evolution telescopes. Don't be fooled by the smaller sizes though, as they are perfect for someone looking for a lightweight, portable telescope that tracks objects as they move across the night sky. Perfect for backyard observing and camping trips!

Celestron Omni XLT Series

The Omni XLT Series from Celestron offer larger telescope sizes on a manual mount for the avid visual astronomer. These large optical tubes give more detail on objects at higher magnification, and fantastic contrast on faint objects when at low magnification. The optics sit on top of a durable manual mount (either EQ or Alt-Az) and have slow-motion controls to help you keep objects in the field of view as they move over time.

Celestron SkyProdigy Series

If you're in need of a computerized telescope that is quick to setup, and aligns itself, the SkyProdigy series is for you. It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! It's that easy.

Celestron FirstScope Series

The FirstScope by Celestron is the perfect first telescope, especially for those who are looking for a portable option. These can be used by anyone of any age, making it a great choice for kids. They also look great and can serve as a decorative piece!

StarSense Explorer Series

Tour the night sky with your smartphone and a Celestron StarSense Explorer Newtonian reflector telescope—no experience required! The StarSense Explorer app calculates your position in real time and guides you with a list of currently visible objects.

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