Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount. This Telescope Mount from Celestron provides you with many of the features found on Celestron s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. The Celestron 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. The Celestron VX Advanced Telescope Mounting System 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. Experienced imagers will love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site with all the performance of their larger observatory mount. Or if you re new to imaging the Celestron Advanced VX Mount for Telescopes will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come. Specifications for Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount: Tripod: Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod Legs: 2" Weight (lbs): 46 lbs (21 kg) Power Supply: Car battery adapter 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: 1 x 11 lbs Payload Capacity: 30 lbs (14 kg) 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: 40000+ 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 Computerized Mount: Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear. 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. Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion NexStar+ hand control offers multiple lanGauge programming (English French Italian German Spanish) Package Contents: Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount Celestron 91519: Advanced VX Computerized Mount