This is an AVX mount in excellent working condition. This comes with the standard 12-volt DC Power Cable - which plugs into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your car (item# 18769). This model includes the following extras:
- The AVX polar scope, along with a red LED illuminator ($84.95 new)
- An extra counterweight to balance out heavier OTAs ($34.95 new);
- AC Adapter ($39.95 new)
Altogether, this comes to over $1339 when bought new. This is an incredible bargain at over 40% off, just $750!
We do not have the shipping boxes for this, so this is available for in-store pickup only.
- Compact and portable Advanced VX mount offers 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.
- Advanced VX Dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail.
Description
The new AVX 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.
The NexStar hand control offers multiple languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish).
Specifications
| 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 | 47 lbs (21.31 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 |
