• Advanced VX Equatorial Head - Tripod - Accessory Tray - 1 x 12 lbs counterweight - NexStar+ Hand Control - DC Power Cable (plugs into lighter socket) - Original Box.
• The most compact and portable of Celestron's German equatorial s offers the same rigidity as our larger s with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design.
• Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs.
• Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.
• NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail.

The Advanced VX  (AVX)sets a standard in mid-level teles, providing many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial s at an extremely affordable price. The Advanced VX is designed to provide superior performance for smaller teles while taking advantage of Celestron’s most advanced technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI tele control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC). If you’re an experienced imager, you’ll love taking this portable to a dark sky site and enjoying all the conveniences of a larger observatory . 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. Computerized German equatorial The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial s. The computerized GoTo capability automatically tracks objects as they move across the night sky. The Advanced VX 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 has to offer. With automatic slewing and menu descriptions, any level of astronomer can master this in just a few observing sessions. The Advanced VX also has an impressive tripod for its class with a 2” diameter steel tripod legs providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability. Payload capacity The payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 lb. It offers a sturdy platform for any of the Advanced VX optical tubes, even when paired with optional accessories like , StarSense AutoAlign , a Focus Motor , and a finder . Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. camera Dual saddle plateAs of early 2019, Advanced VX s include a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetail. Sw between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. You can use an Advanced VX with virtually any optical tube within its weight limit. Compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer, not compatible with Losmandy D format plates (regardless of plate manufacturer).  Software Celestron PWI Tele Control Software Your Ultimate Astronomy Software Suite All current Celestron computerized teles include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software suite provided with any consumer-grade tele. 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 teles. Graphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible Ideal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your Provides a complete ASCOM tele interface to allow control of the tele from third party software applications For more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click here. Starry Night SoftwareIncluded 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 allows you to control your tele via computer.