Description
The Celestron Advanced VX Mount And Tripod sets a standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestrons most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. The Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking advantage of Celestrons 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.
The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestrons 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.
Features
The most compact and portable of celestrons german equatorial mount
Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
Every feature an astroimager wants: pec, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
Dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow cg-5 dovetails and wider cge dovetail
Also compatible with vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with losmandy D format plates
Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7 and 77 latitude
Specifications
Mount Type Computerized Equatorial
Instrument Load Capacity 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Height Adjustment Range 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 and 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 Starry Night Special Edition Software SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight 47 lbs (21.31 kg)
