Celestron ADVANCED VX 6" REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

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The Advanced VX (AVX) sets a new standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. The Advanced VX 6” refractor telescope offers no obstruction of the aperture and at a focal ratio of f/8, the telescope provides you the highest possible contrast when viewing celestial objects, especially the planets. The Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking advantage of Celestron’s most advanced technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC).

If you’re an experienced imager, you’ll love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site and enjoying all the conveniences of a larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, Advanced VX will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.

Computerized German equatorial mount

The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. The computerized GoTo capability automatically tracks objects as they move across the night sky. The Advanced VX mount includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories.  The NexStar+ hand control gives you instant access to all the functions your mount has to offer. With automatic slewing and menu descriptions, any level of astronomer can master this mount in just a few observing sessions. The Advanced VX also has an impressive tripod for its class with a 2” diameter steel tripod legs providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability.

Optical Design Refractor Aperture 150mm (6") Focal Length 1200mm (47") Focal Ratio f/8 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 20mm (.8") Magnification of Eyepiece 1 60x Finderscope 9x50 Star Diagonal 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification 354x Lowest Useful Magnification 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh) .93 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes) .77 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 459x Secondary Mirror Obstruction None Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter None Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area None Optical Coatings Fully Coated Optical Tube Length 1295mm (51") Optical Tube Diameter 171.45mm (6.75") Optical Tube Weight 19 lbs (8.62 kg) Dovetail CG-5 Dovetail bar MOUNT INFO: 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 2 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 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection 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 78 lbs (35.38 kg) Included Items Advanced VX Equatorial Head | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 2 x 12 lbs counterweights | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item# 18769) | Hand Control Holster