Advanced VX 9.25″ EdgeHD (12033) Celestron

EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across the largest imaging sensors available today. Learn more about EdgeHD technology.

Advanced VX Mount & Tripod

The Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking advantage of Celestron’s most advanced technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC).

If you’re an experienced imager, you’ll love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site and enjoying all the conveniences of a larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, Advanced VX will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.

Computerized German Equatorial mount – The Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. The computerized GoTo capability automatically tracks objects as they move across the night sky. The Advanced VX mount includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand control gives you instant access to all the functions your mount has to offer. With automatic slewing and menu descriptions, astronomers of all skill levels can master this mount in just a few observing sessions. The Advanced VX also has an impressive tripod for its class with 2”-diameter steel tripod legs, providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability.

Payload capacity – The payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 pounds. It offers a sturdy platform for the 9.25” EdgeHD optical tube, even when paired with optional accessories like StarSense AutoAlign, Focus Motor, a finderscope, and a camera. Celestron’s payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. 

Dual saddle plate – As of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts now include a new dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails. Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. This means you can use your Advanced VX mount not only with the 9.25” EdgeHD, but virtually any optical tube within Advanced VX’s weight limit. The mount is compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates (regardless of plate manufacturer).

Software

Celestron PWI Telescope Control: Your Ultimate Astronomy Software – All current Celestron computerized telescopes include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software provided with any consumer-grade telescope. Celestron’s experts co-developed CPWI with the engineers at PlaneWave Instruments. The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave’s observatory-class telescopes.

• Graphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible
• Ideal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your scope
• Provides a complete ASCOM telescope interface to allow control of the telescope from third party software applications

For more information on CPWI and to see the user interface, click here.

Starry Night Software – Also included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software. This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session. The Special Edition software also includes telescope control via your PC.

Accessories

The Advanced VX 9.25” EdgeHD comes complete with a 25mm eyepiece, a 1.25” star diagonal, and a 6×30 finderscope. To increase your field of view without sacrificing performance, add the optional EdgeHD reducer lens, bringing your focal ratio down to f/7. An optional Barlow lens can provide additional magnification for high-resolution planetary, lunar, and solar imaging. And, of course, all EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible for ultra-fast f/2 wide field imaging. Each EdgeHD tube is fitted with a removable secondary mirror and is opto-mechanically aligned on a laser bench to ensure it is axially symmetric in any configuration.

Specifications

Optical Design	EdgeHD
Aperture	235mm (9.25″)
Focal Length	2350mm (93″)
Focal Ratio	f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1	23mm (.91″)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	102x
Finderscope	9×50
Star Diagonal	2″ with 1.25″ adapter
Optical Tube	Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification	555x
Lowest Useful Magnification	34x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)	.59 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	.49 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	1127x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	85mm (3.35″)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	36%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	13%
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length	559mm (22″)
Optical Tube Diameter	271.78mm (10.7″)
Optical Tube Weight	21 lbs (9.53 kg)
Dovetail	CGE 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	2 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	Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)
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	47 lbs (21.31 kg)
Included Items	Advanced VX Equatorial Head | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 2 x 12 lbs counterweights | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item# 18769) | Hand Control Holster
California Residents	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – .