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Magnification: 60 x

Code: CI-TS-22020

MPN: 22020

UPC: 050234220200

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Product Info for Celestron Advanced VX 6in Refractor Telescope

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Specifications for Celestron Advanced VX 6in Refractor Telescope:

Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture (mm): 150 mm (5.91 in)
Focal Length (mm): 1200 mm (47 in)
Focal Ratio: 8
Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1: 60 x
Finderscope: 9x50
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Fastar Compatible: No
Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs: 2"
Weight (lbs): 71 lbs (32 kg)
Power Supply: Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification: 354 x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 21 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.93 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.77 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 459 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2" in (56 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14 %
Optical Tube Length: 51" in (1295 mm)
Optical Tube Weight: 19 lbs (8.62 kg)
EQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Tripod Height (Max): 64" in (1626 mm)
Tripod Height (Min): 44" in (1118 mm)
Tripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Counterweight Bar: 12" Length, 0.75" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)
Counterweights: 2 x 11 lbs
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

Features of Celestron Advanced VX 6in Refractor Telescope:

  • 6” (150mm) f/8 objective lens is perfect for high contrast planetary views
  • 2” Focuser allows use with 2” and 1.25” accessories
  • 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 lanGauge programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

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