{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-computerized-mount","title":"Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount and Tripod","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX Computerized Mount and Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact. Portable. Astroimaging-Ready.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Advanced VX (AVX) Mount and Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate mid-level mount for astrophotographers and visual observers seeking performance, versatility, and portability in one intelligent system. 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