Celestron Advanced VX 5 SCT

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About this product

Model: c5sct-vx-12025
Part Number: 12025

For the intermediate visual observer and beginning astroimager, the Advanced VX 5” 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.

The new Advanced VX mount is specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Features include permanent programmable periodic error correction, all star polar alignment, autoguider support and the ability to image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Compared to the earlier CG5-GT mount the Advanced VX also has larger base castings for improved stability under heavier loads and upgraded motors for more torque.

FEATURES

5” (125 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
6x30 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 language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

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Telescope OTA
Advanced VX Mount
6x30 Finderscope
25mm Eyepiece

Specifications

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)	125 mm (5 in)
Telescope Type	Computerized (GOTO)
Focal Length (mm)	1250 mm (49.2 in)
Focal Ratio	10
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	25mm
Magnification 1	50x
Finderscope	6x30
Tripod	Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs	2"
Total Kit Weight	25.85kg (57lbs)
Power Supply	Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification	295x
Lowest Useful Magnification	18x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.11 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	329x
Optical Tube Length	356mm (14")
Optical Tube Weight	3.08 kg (6.8lbs)
EQ Mount Head Weight	7.7kg (17lbs)
Tripod Height (Max)	1626mm
Tripod Height (Min)	1118 mm
Tripod Weight	18.16kg
Counterweights	1 x 5.4kg
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

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The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:

Celestron Advanced VX Manual

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Q1. Does this comes with a 90 deg star diagonal?

Yes - this does come with a 1.25 inch, 90 degree diagonal.

Q2. Does this comes with a serial cable for connection to a PC?

No, unfortunately this is not supplied with a computer serial cable. These are available separately at our website here: Serial cable for Skywatcher and Celestron mounts (Choose the 'Celestron' option).

Many newer computers come without an RS-232 port so to use this cable you will need a USB to RS-232 adapter which we can also provide: Celestron USB to RS-232 Adapter.