Celestron Advanced VX SCT 9.25in Telescope – Schmidt-Cassegrain

The Celestron Advanced VX 9.25in SCT 12046 is the ideal option for intermediate level astroimagers looking for 33% more light gathering ability over an 8” telescope, but without the added weight of an 11” optical tube. No single piece of this Telescope Kit from Celestron weighs more than 20 lbs, making it easy for one person to transport and assemble. The Celestron VX 9.24in Advnaced VX f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron’s StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission and a 6×30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars. The mount on the Celestron Advanced VX SCT Telescope 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. With the Celestron SCT 9.l25in VX Advanced Telescope 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. The Celestron SCT Advanced VX Telescope 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. Specifications for Celestron Advanced VX 9.25in Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope: Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture (mm): 235 mm (9.25 in) Focal Length (mm): 2350 mm (93 in) Focal Ratio: 10 Eyepiece 1 (mm): 25 mm (0.98 in) Magnification 1: 94 x Finderscope: 6×30 Optical Tube: Aluminum Fastar Compatible: Yes Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel Tripod Legs: 2″ Weight (lbs): 77 lbs (35 kg) Power Supply: Car battery adapter Highest Useful Magnification: 555 x Lowest Useful Magnification: 34 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.59 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.49 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 1127 x Optical Tube Length: 22″ in (559 mm) Optical Tube Weight: 20 lbs (9.07 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 Features of Celestron Advanced VX 9.25in Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope: 9.25” (235mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission 33% more light gathering than a 8” telescope without the weight of the 11” optical tube 6×30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars 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 lanGauge programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) Package Contents: Celestron Advanced VX 9.25in Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope