This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session. The improvement to the AVX mount allows it to be used with CGE format dovetail plates, but not Losmandy D format plates. I have an optical tube equipped with a Losmandy D dovetail mounting plate. The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. All rights reserved.VAT: GB946500425, Go to wish list Or click close to return to your product, We are shipping normally during the lockdown with social distancing measures leading to some minor delays to keep everybody safe. $3,085.00. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates. Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Share: Filter by: Price. CPWI has an extensive object database, employs PointXP mount modeling, and more. Using Telescope Eyepieces . Payload capacity The payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 lb. Details: The Advanced VXÂ (AVX) sets a new standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features... View Full Product Details. It fits the bill and does a good job. Celestron’s patented StarSense Technology makes it easier than ever to locate objects in the night sky, even if you’ve never used a telescope before. nleash the full pointing accuracy of your Celestron computerized telescope with a specialized telescope control software suite. When I saw this for sale at a reasonable price I didn't hesitate. Go behind the scenes with Celestron’s product development team and learn more about our award-winning and patented innovations. CGEM II EQ Mount. The Adapter allows the connection of Celestron Advanced VX Mounts to Baader T-Pod Tripods and Baader Steel Pillar. Advanced VX 800 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) Telescope. My optical tube has a Vixen or CG-5 dovetail plate with a dovetail length of less than 100mm. All current Celestron computerized telescopes include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software suite provided with any consumer-grade telescope. This award-winning optical system reduces visual defects like field curvature and coma, creating an ultra-flat field for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors. This innovative software solves the time-consuming problem of trying to pinpoint the North Celestial Pole. control and Sky Viewer display makes selecting your target easy. 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. Why does my Vixen dovetail, or CG-5 dovetail, need to have a dovetail length of at least 100mm? Take control of your telescope! No, if the dovetail plate uses the Losmandy D format, then it is not compatible with the improved AVX, regardless of the manufacturer of the plate. The Losmandy D plate is a bit wider than that. Stay safe. Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope The CGE and Losmandy D formats are similar, but not exactly the same. Celestron CPC1100 Heavy Duty Tripod £ 425.00 £ 299.00. What prevents the Losmandy D plates from working with the improved AVX? Read our guide! Please, **sRecentImageRowPrefix** **sRecentImageItem**. Celestron’s aplanatic EdgeHD optics revolutionized astroimaging. Will this work with the improved AVX mount? Please let us know what topics you are interested in. No retailers currently carry this product. Your eyepieces are the first accessories you should learn to use with your telescope. I am familiar with this tripod having used it with a CG5 mount, and knew it as a very sturdy and reliable piece of kit. Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. Tools for Beginners Tools for Beginners. Read our guide! How do I mount it onto the AVX? EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology providing the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including both IR and UV light, and filters 99.999% of visible light. Tools for Beginners Tools for Beginners. Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave’s observatory-class telescopes. Dual saddle plate As of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts include a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetail. No, the Losmandy D dovetail plate will not fit the improved AVX mount. Sign up to receive sale alerts, news about upcoming celestial events, and telescope tips from our experts! Celestron’s experts co-developed CPWI with the engineers at PlaneWave Instruments. You’ll need to replace the dovetail plate with a compatible dovetail plate, such as the Celestron #94213 Universal Mounting Plate, CG-5. I recently bought a parallelogram mount for binoculars and needed a tripod. Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, In the 1960s, Celestron’s founder, Tom Johnson, created groundbreaking new telescopes never before seen on the consumer market. $3,085.00. Sky recognition technology that has revolutionized the manual telescope by eliminating the confusion common among beginners and enhancing the user experience for even seasoned telescope users. Using Telescope Eyepieces . 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. ED stands for "extra-low dispersion," which refers to the composition and optical properties of the glass used for the lenses. 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). CPWI has an extensive object database, employs PointXP mount modeling, and more. Will this work with the improved Advanced VX (AVX) mount? (20/08/2017) Martin - North West England, UK Astronomical Telescope shop since 2009 Free aftersales lifetime technical support, Copyright © 2020 Harrison Telescopes Limited. The Special Edition software also allows you to control your telescope via computer. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services. Celestron’s award-winning Nature DX binocular gets a major upgrade with the addition of ED objective lenses. Out Of Stock. Fastar Technology allows imagers the option of drastically increasing the speed and sensitivity of their Celestron optical tube, allowing bright, detailed images with short exposures. control and Sky Viewer display makes selecting your target easy. CGEM II EQ Mount. For more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click here. Read our guide! Great for home, classroom, or home-school use, this kit includes all the essential items you’ll need to begin exploring the wonders of the microscopic world. Your eyepieces are the first accessories you should learn to use with your telescope.