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Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount

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  • Advanced VX Equatorial Head - Tripod - Accessory Tray - 1 x 12 lbs counterweight - NexStar+ Hand Control - DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) - Original Box
  • The most compact and portable of Celestron's German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
  • Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs
  • Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
  • NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail
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The Advanced VX  (AVX)sets a 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 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. Payload capacity The payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 lb. It offers a sturdy platform for any of the Advanced VX optical tubes, even when paired with optional accessories like , StarSense AutoAlign , a Focus Motor , and a finderscope . Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. camera Dual saddle plateAs 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 computerized 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 SoftwareIncluded 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.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
133 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of setup, sturdiness, performance, size and value of the telescope. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and align, works perfectly with all other equipment and is great value for money. Customers are also happy with accuracy, and weight.

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25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers find the telescope easy to set up and align. They say the two-star alignment wasn't difficult if you know your stars or have a star map handy. They also say the calibration process is very easy, and the mount is user friendly. Customers also say that the mount can be set up for shooting from start to finish.

"...It works great and the calibration process is very easy...." Read more

"...The mount itself is much more user friendly...." Read more

"...I tested it out with a 102mm refractor f/7. Instructions are fairly straightforward and set up time was about an hour...." Read more

"...Two-star alignment wasn't difficult if you know your stars or have a star map handy...." Read more

23 customers mention17 positive6 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the telescope. They say it's a good solid mount, and exhibits great quality. They also say it is stable, forgiving, and impressive with the construction. Customers also mention that it breaks apart for easier transport.

"...The mount has the same sturdy legs, stainless steel 2" diamter legs; from the ground up to the mount not much is pretty much unchanged, I think..." Read more

"...I can say I’ve seen such nonsense otherwise… it seems fairly well built mechanically though…" Read more

"...An 8" SCT or similar might be pushing it. The mount itself is solid construction and in summary an excellent choice for entry level light weight..." Read more

"...software is OK, at first it seemed pretty amazing until I kept having crashing issues...." Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the telescope. They mention that it works well, it works perfectly with their EdgeHD800, and it works right out of the box. Some say that it comes with great support from Celestron if needed. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"This is my first GEM, transitioning from an alt-az mount. It works great and the calibration process is very easy...." Read more

"...with the price compared to other sellers but it came fast and no problems at all...." Read more

"...Light enough to carry in and out of garage. Works with all other equipment flawlessly. Great support from Celestron if needed...." Read more

"My excitement was crushed when I got it together and and the DEC motor wasn’t functioning… Having to return something like this will be a very..." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the telescope mount. They mention that it is a great mount for general astronomy, holds their scope pretty well, and has room to grow.

"...I was impressed when I put it up - rock solid, big... Then I attached my DieHard 750 battery potentially voiding the warranty but oh well it's what..." Read more

"...Second one came in perfect. Everything works. Holds my scope pretty well and has room to grow...." Read more

"...In this regard the mount is flawless. It is a sturdily built mount, heavy, but still portable...but you will break a sweat...." Read more

"...of those things that you get way lot for your money ,this is an awesome mount , works flawlessly and is sturdy , i have a Celestron NexStar..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the telescope. They say it is a great performance for the price.

"I think overall this is very good value...." Read more

"...I have not tried it yet but this looks like a great mount for a fabulous price so I can put up with some trouble, five stars...." Read more

"...it is so much better in every way over the Alt Az mount that the price is justified...." Read more

"...Great product at a great price." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the telescope. They mention that it tracks very accurately, is impressed with the goto accuracy over large swathes of sky, and tracks well enough for the planets. The calibration went flawlessly and autoguiding kicked in at completion. The tracking was excellent at least visually, and it tracks steadily without any problems.

"...Calibration went flawlessly and autoguiding kicked in at completion. At this point, the effect of the wind on the seeing and OTA became obvious...." Read more

"...Tracking was excellent at least visually...." Read more

"...Honestly, with the weight I'm putting on the mount it tracks steadily without any problems...." Read more

"This mount is hyper accurate despite what some say . I was a machinist for 20 years the better you align the better it will work. Period...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the telescope. They mention it's light enough to carry in and out of the garage, not too bulky, and easy to use. The equatorial mount is sturdily built, heavy, but still portable. It's an excellent choice for entry-level light weight imaging and visual go-to. The construction and portability make it easy to set up and align.

"...itself is solid construction and in summary an excellent choice for entry level light weight imaging and visual go to." Read more

"...Period. It’s great though easy to use easy to setup. Light enough to carry in and out of garage. Works with all other equipment flawlessly...." Read more

"...In this regard the mount is flawless. It is a sturdily built mount, heavy, but still portable...but you will break a sweat...." Read more

"...If you need an equatorial mount that is not too bulky, easy to use. Don't look elsewhere...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the noise level of the telescope mount to be quieter than the older mount.

"...I find this mount to be quieter than the older mount, as well...." Read more

"...The mount is relatively quiet and breaks apart for easier transport...." Read more

"...own the CGEM-DX for use with my 11" OTA, but the AVX is lighter, quieter, and SO much easier to align than its bigger brother...." Read more

"This is a great GoTo mount. Hefty and not that loud. Very happy with the purchase." Read more

It’s great!
5 Stars
It’s great!
Very well packaged when it came, I was a little nervous with the price compared to other sellers but it came fast and no problems at all. I put it all together and Ran it same day and was able to polar align and get it to one arc second very easily and ran very smooth. Mount is great quality also.
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