For those new to astronomy and astroimaging, the Advanced VX 6” Newtonian is an excellent entry-level setup that can grow with you. The Newtonian optical design is excellent for visual observing and offers you the largest aperture for the price. Combined with our Advanced VX mount, you’ll have all the tools you need to learn the basics of imaging.

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 German 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Celestron's 6” (150mm) Newtonian optical tube assembly, with its f/5 optical design, gives excellent wide field views.
• The 6" Newtonian's parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image.
• Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction on the Celestron Advanced VX mount eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
• The motors of the VX mount offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances.
• The updated industrial design of the Advanced VX offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics.
• The Celestron VX design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings.
• The Advanced VX mount can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude, incorporating a much larger latitudinal range than normally seen on equatorial mounts.
• The improved electronics on the Advanced VX contain increased memory for future expansion.
• A Celestron NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

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NexRemote Technology for Celestron Computerized Telescopes

Celestron has been in the forefront of computerized telescope technology for over two decades. We have taken this expertise in telescope technology one step further by introducing the NexRemote™ Telescope Control Software. NexRemote allows the user to control their Celestron computerized telescope from their personal computer. Everything that is done using the telescope's hand control can now be done remotely from a PC or laptop. This software was developed for Celestron's high-end telescopes that use the NexStar control system.

NexRemote provides full emulation of every aspect of the Celestron Computerized Hand Control including:

• Alignment in any tracking mode
• Database of objects
• User objects
• Hibernation
• Connect to popular planetarium programs

Computer:

• PC compatible (Note: 233MHz Pentium II or better is required)
• Windows 98SE or better is required for basic operation
• Windows NT, 2000, or XP is required for Virtual Port operation
• NexRemote will not work with 64 bit version of Windows Vista
• DirectX 7 or later must be installed. (DirectX can be obtained for free by clicking here.)
• SAPI 5.1 or later is required for speech support. ( This is free to download and can be obtainedhere.)
• MDAC 2.5 or later is required for tour editing. (If no database entries are displayed when you launch NexTour, you can download this update for free by clicking here.)

Port:

• RS232 Serial Port (or USB-to-Serial / PCMCIA-to-Serial adapter)

Cable:

• PC Port (programming) or HC Serial cable 

Gamepad:

• Logitech Wingman Cordless Rumblepad
• Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
• Logitech Wingman Rumblepad USB
• Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad

NOTE: Virtually any gamepad can be configured to work with NexRemote. Read the help files for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

Optical Tube Assembly

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.9")
Focal Length (mm): 750 mm (30")
Focal Ratio: 5
Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1: 38 x
Finderscope: 6x30
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Fastar Compatible: No
Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs: 2"
Power Supply: Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification: 354 x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 21 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 1.75" in (44 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 30%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 8.78 %
Optical Tube Length: 27" (686 mm)
Optical Tube Weight: 10 lb. (4.54 kg)

Mount and Tripod

Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs: 2"
Power Supply: Car battery adapter
EQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Total Weight (lbs): 46 lbs (21 kg)
Tripod Height (Max): 64" in (1626 mm)
Tripod Height (Min): 44" in (1118 mm)
Tripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Counterweight Bar: 12" Length, 0.75" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)
Counterweights: 1 x 11 lbs
Payload Capacity: 30 lbs (14 kg)
Latitude Range: 7-77º
Motor Drive: Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Communication Ports: 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control)
Computer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements: 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)
Internal Clock: Yes
GPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory

Total Weight (lbs): 56 lb. (25 kg)