Celestron Advanced VX Computerized German Equatorial Mount

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Dual saddle plate
As of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts now include a new dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetail. Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. Now you can use an Advanced VX mount with virtually any optical tube within its weight limit. Compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer, not compatible with Losmandy D format plates (regardless of plate manufacturer).

The new Celestron Advanced VX computerized mount is an excellent and economical telescope mount that has been vastly improved over the previous generation of Advanced Series 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 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.

Product Highlights

New for 2019: Accepts GCE dovetails, in addition to Vixen style
Nexstar computer drive locates and tracks objects automatically
Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear
New motors offer improved tracking performance and 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
NexStar+ hand control offers improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
Multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

The Advanced VX Computerized German Equatorial Mount from Celestron includes is an integrated telescope support, alignment and guiding system optimized for astrophotography. Celestron engineered the Advanced VX mount from the ground up to deliver the functionality and affordability required by astroimagers on a budget. This telescope mount delivers some of the features found on more sophisticated German Equatorial mounts but without the added bulk or cost associated with more robust options. The Advanced VX mount is designed for an optical tube weighting up to 30 lb, enough payload capacity to accommodate most 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTAs.

The core technology driving the Advanced VX mount is All-Star Polar Alignment. Celestron's All-Star Polar Alignment technology features a Two-Star alignment mode that draws upon a vast database of stellar bodies to choose multiple guide stars that assist tracking across the night sky while keeping the optical tube parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation. Maintaining alignment with either celestial pole while following the path of guide stars provides a high degree of pointing and tracking accuracy. Digitally-encoded low-cog DC servo motors drive telescope movements on both axes in fine increments that keep the observed (or photographed) object centered in the field of view. This level of precision reduces optical aberrations and minimizes star trails, translating into improved image quality and sharper photographs.

Complementing the Advanced VX's alignment and tracking capability is the mount's permanently programmable periodic error correction that eliminates recurring track errors inherent to all worm drives. Additionally, a 7-77° latitude range enables extended observations and photo exposures by allowing the telescope to track past the meridian without the meridian flip common with German Equatorial mounts.

Included with the Advanced VX mount is the NexStar hand controller that will slew the telescope to any planetary, stellar, or nebulous object in its pre-loaded database at the touch of a button. The NexStar controller software is flash upgradeable, which allows operating system upgrades and even refinements to telescope-specific functions. This computerized mount is also compatible with Celestron's proprietary NexRemote telescope control software, which enables the observer to control telescope using their personal computer.

This fully-integrated telescope mounting system also includes an adjustable stainless steel tripod that has two-inch diameter legs, locking spreader, and caddy for the NexStar hand controller. The combination of digitally encoded servo motors, broad tracking latitude, and an array of sophisticated alignment and tracking technology equip the Advanced VX with the mechanical precision needed to observe and photograph nearby and deep sky objects using almost any entry or intermediate-level optical tube assembly.

Advanced VX Mount

30lb payload capacity
Digital DC servo motor drive
All-Star Polar Alignment technology
2-Star / 1-Star / Solar System / Last / Quick alignment modes
7-77° latitude range, uninterrupted tracking past meridian
Sidereal / Solar / Lunar tracking rates
EQ North / EQ South tracking modes
4° per second maximum slew speed
Autoguider dedicated communication port
Two auxiliary communication ports
Integrated 12" counterweight bar with 11 lb weight

NexStar Hand Controller

40,000 celestial object database
Flash upgradeable operating software
RS-232 serial communication port
16 character, 2-line LCD display
19 backlit interface buttons
Language options: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Tripod

2" leg diameter
44-64" height adjustment range
Stainless steel construction

Specifications:

Mount Type	German equatorial
Load Capacity	30 lb / 13.6 kg
Motor	Dual-axis DC servo with encoders
GoTo Capability	NexStar+ hand controller
Altitude / Latitude Adjustment	7 - 77°
Polar Axis Scope	None
Mount	CG-5, Vixen-style, dovetail saddle
Includes Tripod/Pier	Adjustable-height tripod 2" tubular stainless steel legs Adjustment range: 44.0 - 64.0" / 111.8 - 162.6 cm Weight: 18.0 lb / 8.2 kg
Counterweight	1 x 12.0 lb / 5.4 kg
Power Source	12 VDC, 3.5 A car/vehicle plug
Weight	Head: 17.0 lb / 7.7 kg Tripod: 18.0 lb / 8.2 kg

Packaging Info		Package Weight	60.1 lb	Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	38.0 x 26.0 x 12.0"

In the Box

Celestron Advanced VX GoTo German Equatorial Mount

Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray

Counterweight Bar

12 lb Counterweight

Hand Controller Holder

NexStar+ Hand Controller

12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Cord

Declination Motor Cable

Limited 2-Year Warranty

Manuals:
Advanced VX Manual (Italian)
Advanced VX Manual (French)
Advanced VX Manual
Advanced VX Manual (Spanish)
Advanced VX Manual (German)

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