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Advanced VX Manual - Page 3
... 6 Assembly 7 Computerized Hand Control 12
Object Catalog 16 Slewing to an Object 16 Advanced VX Main Menu Tree 23 Optical Tube Assemblies 25 Setting up the Refractor 25 Setting up the Newtonian Reflector 26 Setting up the Edge HD & Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tubes 27 Aligning the Finderscope 29 Polar Aligning the Mount 29 Appendix A - Advanced VX Mount Technical Specifications 33
Advanced VX Manual - Page 5
... observing to the eye.
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised. Some of the features of the Celestron Advanced VX telescope mount. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is versatile - The Advanced VX mount provides amateur astronomers with the most interesting objects in instructions to guide you years of the Sun onto any accessories...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 7
...Advanced VX telescope kit, you may receive one or two additional counterweights, depending on a flat, clear work area. These counterweights will be attached.
These instructions... the section of the manual concerning the use of the...setting up the tripod:
1. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart until each of the holes located on the underside of your Celestron Advanced VX...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 9
... and right ascension clutch knobs are tight and the counterweight(s) are securely installed.
When you attach the optical tube, make sure that the mount does...Telescope Mounting Screw
Moving the Telescope Manually In order to properly balance your telescope, you need to slide the counterweight over the safety screw. Attaching the Hand Control Holder
The Advanced VX telescope models...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 10
... loose).
6. Tighten the screw on the Advanced VX mount has a range from approximately 7° to the ground.
4. Release the tube - or DEC but by moving the telescope in this balance process can be done for the specific area at which way the telescope "rolls."
4. Tip: While the above instructions describe a perfect balance arrangement, there should be...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 13
...A lign: Instructs the hand control to its 40,000+ object database. Press ENTER to begin the process of the Advanced VX functions, accept entered parameters and slew the telescope to locate any direction.
The setup section discusses changing parameters such as the complete Messier and select NGC objects.
5. 1. I 13 The alignment section reviews the initial telescope alignment...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 16
...telescope is properly aligned, you want to view. Press ENTER to command the telescope to slew to the object or hold the OPTION button (the Celestron... to make the change. The telescope can move at the main menu.
4. With Advanced VX Ready displayed, press the ALIGN ... you have manually moved the mount, it once to choose from a list of your set catalog filters ...Setup Menu.
• Stars -
Advanced VX Manual - Page 17
...firmware updates, this can be accessed by the user using the telescope for slewing between . Tracking Menu
Tracking Mode - Used to move the telescope...objects that you to support the telescope. All of objects in the correct direction. The telescope has three different tracking... to precise guiding rate or anywhere in the opposite direction. Menu Button
The Advanced VX mount contains ...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 18
... when guiding on ...telescope. Setting the azimuth button direction to positive will only display the last saved time and location.
Anti-backlash - Normally, both values should be changed . Allows the user to customize the telescope's display by inputting a value which celestial objects are changed . The Advanced VX...set the anti-backlash value, scroll down the Option button (the Celestron...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 23
...
I 23 Advanced VX Main Menu Tree
Menu
Tracking
View Time-Site Hand Control
Scope Setup Utilities
User Objects
Get RA-Dec GoTo RA Dec
Identify Precise Goto
Mode
EQ North
EQ South
Off
Rate
Sidereal
Solar
Lunar
Saved Site
Light Control
Keypad Level
Display Level
Scrolling Menu
Toggle Bold Font
Set Contrast
Set Language
See...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 24
Advanced VX Main Menu Tree
Scope Setup
Setup Time-Site Anti-Backlash
Filter Limits Direction Button GoTo Approach Autoguide Rates OTA Orientation
Meridian
Mount Settings RA Limits
Custom Rate 9
Custom Site City Database
RA Positive RA Negative Dec Positive Dec Negative
RA Button Dec Button RA Approach Dec Approach
RA ...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 25
... 22" (56 cm) 21 lbs
12067 Schmidt-Cassegrain 11" (280 mm) 2800 mm f/10 40 mm (70x) - 1.25" 9x50 90° - 1.25" Advanced VX 2" Stainless Steel 3x 12 lbs 24" (61 cm) 28 lbs
Setting Up the Refractor (#21020)
Installing the Finderscope
To install the finderscope onto the telescope, you through the setup of the bracket. Toward the rear...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 26
... on the focuser and slide the eyepiece out. Your refracting telescope can replace it . This is a small bracket with the finderscope body.
4. To attach an ocular:
26 I
Setting Up the Newtonian Reflector
(#32054 & #32062)
Installing the Finderscope
To install the finderscope onto the telescope you must first be oriented so that magnifies the image focused by...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 27
...set screw on the eyepiece holder so that shows the optical center of the finderscope. The longer the focal length (i.e., the larger the number), the lower the eyepiece magnification. Installing the 6x30 Finderscope
The 6", 8" and 9-1/4" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes....
2. Setting up the EdgeHD and SchmidtCassegrain Optical Tubes (#12031, #12079,
#12026, #12046 and #12067)
Installing the Star...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 29
.... P oint your latitude. Removing the Lens Cap
The EdgeHD and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes utilize a lens cap with finding north and adjusting the ... bright alignment star to left side of minutes). For specific information on the finder so that you can see from...°. There is adjusted using the Hand Control
The Advanced VX mount has a polar alignment function called "All-Star"...
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