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Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount
Engineered from the ground up with astroimaging in mind, the new Advanced VX series from Celestron sets a new standard in mid-level telescopes.
Advanced VX provides you with many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts, at an extremely affordable price.
The new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support.
You’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky.
Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.
Experienced imagers will love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site, with all the performance of their larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, this mount will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 13.6 kg
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.
- Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
MOUNT INFO: | |
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Mount Type | Computerized Equatorial |
Instrument load capacity | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 1118mm - 1626mm (44" – 64") |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
Latitude adjustment range | 7° - 77° |
Mount Head Weight | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 12 lbs |
Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | EQ North & EQ South |
GPS | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
Number of Auxiliary ports | 3 Aux ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories) |
Autoguide port | Yes |
USB Port | Yes, input on Hand Control |
Power Requirements | 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
Computerized Hand Control | NexStar+ hand control with LCD display, 19 fiber-optic backlit LED buttons |
NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
Software | Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight | 47 lbs (21.31 kg) |
Included Items | Advanced VX Equatorial Head| Tripod| Accessory Tray|1 x 12 lbs counterweight| NexStar+ Hand Control| DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) |