Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)
Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)

Celestron

Advanced VX 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12067)

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$ 3,699.00
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Overview

  • 11” (280 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
  • 41% more light gathering than a 9.25” telescope
  • 9x50 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° latitude.
  • NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

Description

For those looking to step up to an 11-inch optical tube, Advanced VX is a great option. Not only is it one of Celestron’s most affordable 11-inch telescopes, it is also one of the most portable. The Advanced VX mount is strong enough to support this optical tube assembly and a couple of small accessories, yet weighs far less than some of our other 11-inch telescope kits. As far as optics go, the 11-inch SCT gathers 41% more light than the 9.25-inch model. You also get our StarBright XLT coatings for even better light transmission.

About the Mount

The new Advanced VX mount 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. 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. Advanced VX 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

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:

Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture 280mm (11")
Focal Length 2800mm (110")
Focal Ratio f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 40mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 70x
Finderscope 9x50
Star Diagonal 1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical Tube Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification 660x
Lowest Useful Magnification 40x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.7
Resolution (Rayleigh) .5 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) .42 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 1593x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 95mm (3.75")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 12%
Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length 610mm (24")
Optical Tube Diameter 312.42mm (12.3")
Optical Tube Weight 27.5 lbs (12.4 kg)
Dovetail Vixen/CG-5 Dovetail bar

 

MOUNT INFO:

Mount Type Computerized Equatorial
Instrument load capacity 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1118mm - 1626mm (44" – 64")
Tripod Leg Diameter 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Latitude adjustment range 7° - 77°
Mount Head Weight 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Accessory Tray Yes
Tripod Weight 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Weight of Counterweights 3 x 12 lbs
Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes EQ North & EQ South
GPS N/A
Dovetail Compatibility Vixen/CG-5 saddle plate
Number of Auxiliary ports 3 Aux ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories
Autoguide port Yes
USB Port Yes, input on Hand Control
Power Requirements 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)
Motor Drive DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
Periodic Error Correction Yes
Computerized Hand Control 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection
NexStar+ Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight 98.5 lbs (44.67 kg)
Included Items Advanced VX Equatorial Head | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 3 x 12 lbs counterweights | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item# 18769) | Hand Control Holster

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