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We are bundling one of our favorite astrophotography mounts with some of our favorite APO refractors to create these amazing limited time astrophotography packages! This package with the venerable Celestron Advanced VX mount and the Meade Series 6000 70mm Quad Astrograph makes the perfect astrophotography portable imaging setup to pair with your DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
Comprised of:
- Meade Series 6000 70mm Quad ED Astrograph f/5 Refractor
- Hard Case for the 70mm Quad Astrograph
- Celestron Advanced VX Equatorial Mount
- FREE Celestron Polar Alignment Scope ($54 value)
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs
- 40,000 object database
The new AVX 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.
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, this mount will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.
| Mount Height (Max) | 64" in (1626 mm) |
| Mount Height (Min) | 44" in (1118 mm) |
| Telescope Type | Computerized (GOTO) |
| Tripod | Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 2" |
| Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
| Weight Capacity (Max) | 30 lbs |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 12 lbs |
- 70mm 4-element ED
- Native f/5 350mm focal length
- Aluminum Hard Carry Case Included
- M48 connector with included M42 Adapter
These telescopes were built with the observer and imager in mind. With the three element optical design using the highest grade extra-low dispersion optical glass, false color is virtually eliminated, yielding astonishing color correction, contrast, and sharpness. Combined with the dedicated 0.8x Focal Reducer/Flattener, the Series 6000 80mm becomes an f/4.8 imaging powerhouse.
| Series | Series 6000 APO Refractors |
|---|---|
| UPC | 709942999068 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Focus System | Machined 2.5" Dual Speed Rack and Pinion. 10:1 Fine Focus Ratio. |
| # of Elements | 4 |
| Clear Aperture | 70mm |
| Optical Design | Apochromatic Refractor |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Focal Length | 350mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2.5" Dual Speed Rack & Pinion. 10:1 Focuser |
| Dovetail | Vixen-Style |
| Dew Shield | Yes |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 12.25" x 4.5" x 5.5" |
| Assembled Product Weight | 4.5 lbs. |