Advanced VX 6" SCT

NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail. NOTE: Works with Celestron CGE dovetail, but not Losmandy D dovetails, which are about 1mm wider. 6” (150 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission 40% more light gathering than a 5” telescope. Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear. Autoguider port for long exposure imaging Allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.   Description For the intermediate visual observer and beginning astroimager, the Advanced VX 6” SCT is the most affordable Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on a solid GoTo mount. The Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope 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. About the Mount The new AVX 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. The NexStar+ hand control offers multiple languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) Specifications Aperture (mm) 150 mm (5.91 in) Finderscope 6x30 Focal Length 1500 mm (59 in) Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... 20 mm (0.79 in) Focal Ratio 10 Highest Useful Magnification 354 x Light Gathering Power (Comp... 459 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.4 Lowest Useful Magnification 21 x Magnification of Eyepiece 1 75 x Mount Height (Max) 64" in (1626 mm) Mount Height (Min) 44" in (1118 mm) Mount Info: N.A. Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Info: N.A. Optical Tube Length 16" in (406 mm) Optical Tube Weight 10 lbs (4.54 kg) Resolution (Dawes) 0.77 arc seconds Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.93 arc seconds Telescope Type Computerized (GOTO) Tripod Adjustable, Stainless Steel Tripod Leg Diameter 2" Tripod Weight 18 lbs (8.16 kg) Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty Weight of Counterweights 1 x 12 lbs