{"product_id":"advanced-vx-6-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-12079","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - 12079","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the intermediate visual observer and beginning astroimager, the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e Advanced VX 6\" SCT is the most affordable Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on a solid GoTo mount. The \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e optical design is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor. The Schmidt-Cassegrain design also eliminates chromatic aberration, making it a good choice for entry-level astroimaging with equipment like a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX Mount...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The 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\" Schmidt-Cassegrain 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. Image across the meridian with a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=13\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Mount\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 6\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Features...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6\" (150mm) f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% more light gathering than a 5\" telescope.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider port for long exposure imaging\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.\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\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length (mm): 1500 mm (59 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnification 1: 75 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope: 6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube: Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar Compatible : Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Legs: 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (lbs): 56 lbs (25 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: 16\" in (406 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Weight: 10 lbs (4.54 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: 1 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: 12079\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":10554887297,"sku":"CEL-12079","price":1719.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/products\/4512-1-thumb.jpeg?v=1776459159","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/advanced-vx-6-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-12079","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}