{"product_id":"advanced-vx-6-refractor-telescope-22020","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope - 22020","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planetary imaging and brighter deep-sky objects, many astroimagers say there'''s no better choice than a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Refractor Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e. Unlike Schmidt-Cassegrain or Newtonian telescopes that have a secondary mirror, refractors offer no obstruction of the aperture, giving you the highest possible contrast. The \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e features an f\/8 objective lens, which can be paired with one of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron'''s Nightscape CCD Cameras\u003c\/a\u003e to image brighter deep-sky objects or the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager\u003c\/a\u003e to create dazzling images of the planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX Mount...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescopes\u003c\/a\u003e. Now your \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e 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. Use a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e to 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 the previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon'''t forget... Additional \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=9\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Eyepieces\u003c\/a\u003e are also available - along with an extensive array of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=15\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope Features...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" (150mm) f\/8 objective lens is perfect for high contrast planetary views\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" Focuser allows use with 2\" and 1.25\" accessories\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteger gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider port for long exposure imaging\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew motors offer improved tracking performance \u0026amp; provide more power to overcome load imbalances\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Refractor Telescope Specifications...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Design: Refractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length (mm): 1200 mm (47 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnification 1: 60 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope: 9x50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube: Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar Compatible: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Legs: 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (lbs): 71 lbs (32 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply: Car battery adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest Useful Magnification: 354 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowest Useful Magnification: 21 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Length: 51\" in (1295 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Weight: 19 lbs (8.62 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Height (Max): 64\" in (1626 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Height (Min): 44\" in (1118 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweight Bar : 12\" Length, 0.75\" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweights: 2 x 11 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatitude Range: 7 - 77 deg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor Drive: Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg\/sec maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication Ports: 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComputer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatabase 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Requirements: 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Clock: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Product Number: 22020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":10554887361,"sku":"CEL-22020","price":1694.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/products\/4513-1-thumb.jpeg?v=1776459134","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/advanced-vx-6-refractor-telescope-22020","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}