{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-7-maksutov-cassegrain-12035","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 7\" Maksutov Cassegrain (12035)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 7\" Maksutov Cassegrain\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Advanced VX (AVX) telescope (Advanced VX 700 Mak) is a specialized instrument designed for detailed, high contrast views that sets a standard in mid-level telescopes. With its Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube and the sturdy Advanced VX equatorial mount and tripod, this kit provides unparalleled views of the planets and up-close views of the lunar surface, including craters and maria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstronomers located in urban areas will especially appreciate the Mak’s ability to bring out more contrast in celestial objects. But since the entire kit disassembles into separate, lightweight, and manageable pieces, it’s also a great choice for transporting to dark sky sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mak is a catadioptric telescope, which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a Mak passes through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits the eyepiece. Images are bright, sharp, and virtually free of chromatic aberration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Maksutov-Cassegrain’s optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror, the Mak features a “secondary spot” of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this, the telescope does not require frequent collimation like a Schmidt-Cassegrain. Also, the secondary spot is significantly smaller than a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain secondary mirror, giving the Mak its signature high-contrast views.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes is that the larger, heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain of the same aperture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced VX \u0026amp; Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking advantage of Celestron’s most advanced technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re an experienced imager, you’ll love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site and enjoying all the conveniences of a larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, Advanced VX will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputerized German equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. The computerized GoTo capability automatically tracks objects as they move across the night sky. The Advanced VX mount includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand control gives you instant access to all the functions your mount has to offer. With automatic slewing and menu descriptions, astronomers of all skill levels can master this mount in just a few observing sessions. The Advanced VX also has an impressive tripod for its class with 2”-diameter steel tripod legs, providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayload capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 lb. It offers a sturdy platform for the 7” Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, even when paired with optional accessories like StarSense AutoAlign, Focus Motor, a finderscope, and a camera. Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual saddle plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts include a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails. Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. You can use your Advanced VX mount not only with the 7” Mak, but virtually any optical tube within Advanced VX’s weight limit. Compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer, not compatible with Losmandy D format plates (regardless of plate manufacturer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron PWI Telescope Control Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ultimate Astronomy Software Suite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll current Celestron computerized telescopes include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software suite provided with any consumer-grade telescope. Celestron’s experts co-developed CPWI with the engineers at PlaneWave Instruments. The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave’s observatory-class telescopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your scope\u003cbr\u003eProvides a complete ASCOM telescope interface to allow control of the telescope from third party software applications\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software. This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session. The Special Edition software also includes telescope control via your PC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with f\/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes, perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced VX, the most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts, offers a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb with the same rigidity as our larger mounts and minimal flexure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories included: 2” Visual Back, 2” Star Diagonal with 1.25” adapter, 28mm eyepiece (2”), 8x50 finderscope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; text-align: left; width: 1200px; color: #333e48; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\" id=\"spec-block-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Deisgn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e180mm (7.08\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2700mm (106.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003ef\/15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e28mm (1.1\") 2\" eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e96x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e8x50 Straight Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2\" Star Diagonal with 1.25\" adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e420x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e67x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e13.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e0.64 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e0.52 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e661x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCentral Obstruction Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e42mm (1.65\") (5.45% of aperture area; 23.3% by diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e571.5mm (22.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e222.25mm (8.75\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e19 lbs (8.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCGE Dovetail Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\" id=\"spec-block-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eComputerized Equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1118mm - 1626mm (44\" – 64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e50.8mm (2\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLatitude adjustment range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e7° - 77°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e18 lbs (8.16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight of Counterweights:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2 x 12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eEQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e3 AUX Ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX Ports for optional accessories)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes, input on Hand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eNexStar+ hand control with LCD display, 19 fiber-optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e75 lbs (34.02 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eAdvanced VX Equatorial Head and tripod\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e2 x 12 lbs counterweight\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eDC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 7\" Maksutov Cassegrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvanced VX Computerized Equatorial Mount Head\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDual-Style Dovetail Saddle Plate\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\" Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNexStar+ Hand Controller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2x 12 lb. 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