Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope - 22020

For planetary imaging and brighter deep-sky objects, many astroimagers say there'''s no better choice than a Celestron Refractor Telescope. 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 Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope features an f/8 objective lens, which can be paired with one of Celestron'''s Nightscape CCD Cameras to image brighter deep-sky objects or the Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager to create dazzling images of the planets.

About the Celestron Advanced VX Mount...

The new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller Celestron Telescopes. Now your Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor 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. Use a Celestron CCD Camera 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.

Don'''t forget... Additional Celestron Telescope Eyepieces are also available - along with an extensive array of Celestron Telescope Accessories, too!

• 6" (150mm) f/8 objective lens is perfect for high contrast planetary views

   

   

• 2" Focuser allows use with 2" and 1.25" accessories

   

   

• Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.

   

   

• Autoguider port for long exposure imaging

   

   

• New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances

   

   

• Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics

   

   

• New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings

   

   

• Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.

   

   

• NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

Optical Design: Refractor

Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)

Focal Length (mm): 1200 mm (47 in)

Focal Ratio: f/8

Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)

Magnification 1: 60 x

Finderscope: 9x50

Optical Tube: Aluminum

Fastar Compatible: No

Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel

Tripod Legs: 2"

Weight (lbs): 71 lbs (32 kg)

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

Optical Tube Length: 51" in (1295 mm)

Optical Tube Weight: 19 lbs (8.62 kg)

EQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 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: 2 x 11 lbs

Latitude Range: 7 - 77 deg

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

Celestron Product Number: 22020