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Celestron advanced VX Series User Manual

Celestron advanced VX Series
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SERIES
#91519- Advanced VX Mount
#32054- Advanced VX 6” Newtonian Telescope
#32062- Advanced VX 8” Newtonian Telescope
#22020- Advanced VX 6” Refractor Telescope
#12025- Advanced VX 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
#12079- Advanced VX 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
#12026- Advanced VX 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
#12046- Advanced VX 9.25” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
#12067- Advanced VX 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
#12031- Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD Telescope
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Table of Contents

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Celestron advanced VX Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mount TypeGerman Equatorial
Payload Capacity30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar, Lunar
Database40, 000+ objects
SoftwareNexStar+ hand control
Tripod2" Stainless Steel
Motor DriveDC Servo motors
Tracking ModesEQ North, EQ South
Alignment Procedures2-Star Alignment, 1-Star Alignment, Solar System Alignment
Power Requirements12V DC
Slew Speedsup to 4°/second
GPSOptional (SkySync GPS accessory)
Communication PortsRS-232 port

Summary

Advanced VX Mount Overview

Control Panel Components

Identifies and labels the various components of the Advanced VX mount's control panel, including ports and buttons.

Assembly Instructions

Setting up the Tripod

Instructions for setting up the tripod legs, extending them, and securing their height for stability.

Attaching Mount Components

Steps for attaching the azimuth knobs and equatorial mount to the tripod.

Installing Counterweight System

Attaching Accessories and Tube

Balancing the Mount

Adjusting the Mount

Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments

Guidance on adjusting the mount's altitude and azimuth for precise pointing and alignment.

Computerized Hand Control

Hand Control Button Descriptions

Detailed explanation of each button on the NexStar+ hand control and its function.

Hand Control Operation Overview

Overview of basic procedures for operating the hand control: Alignment, Setup, and Utilities.

Two Star Align Method

Step-by-step guide to aligning the telescope using two alignment stars for accurate pointing.

Scope Setup Menu

Periodic Error Correction (PEC)

Using Periodic Error Correction

Recording and playing back drive error corrections to improve tracking accuracy.

Optical Tube Assemblies

Polar Aligning the Mount

Polar Alignment via Hand Control

Using the hand control's All-Star Polar Alignment function for precise telescope setup.

Advanced VX Mount Technical Specifications

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