Celestron Computerized Mount Advanced VX

Technical Details

Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount The Advanced VX (AVX) sets a benchmark in mid-level telescopes, offering a plethora of features typically found on Celestron's most sophisticated German equatorial mounts, yet at an incredibly reasonable price.

The Advanced VX mount is engineered to deliver superior performance for smaller telescopes, whilst harnessing Celestron's most cutting-edge technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC).

Key Features

• Computerised German equatorial mount
• Payload capacity of 13.6 kg
• Dual saddle plate
• Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software
• Starry Night Software

Computerised German equatorial mount

The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron's German equatorial mounts. The computerised 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.

Payload capacity

Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights.

Dual saddle plate

As of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts include a 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.

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).

Software

Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software Your Ultimate Astronomy Software Suite All current Celestron computerised telescopes include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software suite provided with any consumer-grade telescope.

Celestron's experts co-developed CPWI with the engineers at PlaneWave Instruments. The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave's observatory-class telescopes.

Graphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible Ideal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your scope Provides a complete ASCOM telescope interface to allow control of the telescope from third party software applications For more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click here.

Starry Night Software

Included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software. This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session. The Special Edition software also allows you to control your telescope via computer.