Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount and Tripod

Celestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount and Tripod

Compact. Portable. Astroimaging-Ready.

The Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) Mount and Tripod is the ultimate mid-level mount for astrophotographers and visual observers seeking performance, versatility, and portability in one intelligent system. With a 30 lb payload capacity and a compact footprint, the Advanced VX combines robust support for your telescope with advanced features typically reserved for higher-end mounts.

Whether you're capturing deep-sky images under dark skies or observing from your garden, the AVX delivers the stability, tracking precision, and computerised control needed to elevate your astronomy experience.

🔧 Key Features at a Glance

• 💪 30 lb (13.6 kg) Payload Capacity
  Supports optical tubes and imaging accessories with ease, from compact refractors to longer OTA setups.

• 🧭 Computerised German Equatorial Mount
  Automatically tracks celestial objects with GoTo functionality using the included NexStar+ hand controller.

• 📡 All-Star Polar Alignment & PPEC
  Offers accurate polar alignment without a polar scope and supports programmable periodic error correction for superior imaging precision.

• 🎯 Dual Saddle Plate Design
  Compatible with both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails, plus Vixen format plates 100mm or longer. Not compatible with Losmandy D-style plates.

• 🗺️ 7° to 77° Latitude Range
  Operates at most global observing locations with wide latitude adjustment.

• 🖥️ Celestron PWI Software & Starry Night Special Edition
  Plan, model, and control your telescope with industry-leading astronomy software for detailed session prep and planetarium-style navigation.

📦 What’s in the Box?

• Celestron Advanced VX Equatorial Mount

• Heavy-duty 2” steel tripod

• Dual saddle plate (CG-5 and CGE compatible)

• NexStar+ Hand Controller

• 12 lb (5.4 kg) Counterweight

• Accessory Tray

• Power cable

• Free download of Celestron PWI and Starry Night Special Edition Software

🧠 Advanced Imaging Features

• Autoguider port for accurate long-exposure tracking

• Image across the meridian without flipping the mount

• 2 AUX ports for optional accessories like StarSense AutoAlign and electronic focusers

• Sturdy yet portable, making it the ideal grab-and-go mount for astrophotography sessions under dark skies

💻 Software Included

Celestron PWI (CPWI) Control Software
Co-developed with PlaneWave Instruments, CPWI features:

• Graphical planetarium interface

• PointXP mount modelling with >100 alignment points

• ASCOM compatibility for full third-party control

• Ideal for remote and observatory setups

Starry Night Special Edition

• Explore celestial objects with in-depth databases

• Plan observing sessions and control your telescope via your PC

Technical Specifications

• Mount Type: Computerised German Equatorial

• Payload Capacity: 30 lb (13.6 kg) (excludes counterweight)

• Saddle Plate: Dual – CG-5 and CGE-style compatible

• Tripod: 2” diameter steel legs

• Power Requirements: 12V DC

• Latitude Adjustment Range: 7°–77°

• Ports: Hand Control, Autoguider, 2× AUX

• Software: CPWI Telescope Control + Starry Night SE (digital download)

Item #: 91519 / 91519-CGL

Celestron’s best compact equatorial mount for serious imagers and visual astronomers.