Celestron Advanced VX 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope driver and firmware
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Advanced VX Manual - Page 8
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Declination Axis Lock Nut
Counterweight Bar
Counterweight
Attaching the Accessory Tray
The Advanced VX mount comes with an accessory tray that has holes specially designed for ...optical tube assembly and counterweights are attached. This will make the polar alignment procedure much easier.
Installing the Counterweight To install the counterweight(s) that were included with your mount or telescope...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 9
... bit more adjustment to balance additional accessories mounted on your optical tube. The smaller hole prevents the counterweight from completely sliding over the safety screw.
Attaching the Hand Control Holder
The Advanced VX telescope models come with a hand control holder that attaches to a tripod leg. The hand control holder comes in two pieces: the Leg Clamp that...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 13
... Advanced VX database.
14. RS-232 Jack: Allows you to connect your telescope to a computer, for use with software programs for point-andclick slewing capability and updating firmware via PC.
Hand Control Operation
This section describes the basic hand control procedures needed to operate all Celestron computerized telescopes. These procedures are grouped into three categories: Alignment, Setup...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 14
... will be remembered in the hand control's memory so that it will be automatically displayed the next time an alignment is...telescope has been aligned on both stars, the display will ask you if you wish to add additional calibration stars. Calibration stars are used to improve the pointing accuracy of your telescope by compensating for subtle opto-mechanical misalignments between the telescope optics...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 17
... direction.
Help Button
In future firmware updates, this button will offer troubleshooting tips. For your convenience, it currently functions as a shortcut to the Messier Catalog.
Menu Button
The Advanced VX mount contains many user-defined setup functions designed to give the user control over the telescopes many features. All of the setup and utility features can be accessed...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 18
...Set Language feature may also appear the first time you use your new hand control. You may also initiate it at any time by holding down the Option button (the Celestron logo) for 10 seconds while powering up the telescope.
Scope Setup Menu
Setup Time-Site - Allows the user to customize the telescope's display... control arrow buttons are pressed (especially when changing directions). The Advanced VX ...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 20
... the hand control and motor control. The first set of numbers indicate the hand control software version. For the motor control, the hand control will display two sets of numbers; the first numbers are for azimuth and the second set are for altitude.
Utilities Menu
Scrolling through the MENU (9) options will also provide access to several advanced utility functions within the telescope such...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 25
... lbs 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 must first mount the finderscope through the...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 26
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Installing the Eyepieces The eyepiece, or ocular as it is also called, is an optical element that magnifies the image focused by the telescope. Without the eyepiece, it would be impossible to use the telescope visually. The eyepiece fits directly into the focuser. To attach an ocular:
1. L oosen the set screw on the eyepiece adapter so...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 27
... determine power, see the section on "Calculating Magnification."
Installing the 6x30 Finderscope
The 6", 8" and 9-1/4" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes come with 6x30 finderscopes used to help you locate and center objects in the main field of your telescope. To accomplish this, the finder has a built-in cross-hair reticle that shows the optical center of the finderscope. To install the...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 28
... ring. It may be necessary to push down the spring loaded pivot screw so that the finder will pass through the back...Installing the 9x50 Finderscope
The 8" Edge HD and the 11" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes come with 9x50 finderscopes used to help you locate and center objects in the main field of your telescope. To accomplish this, the finder has a built-in cross-hair reticle that shows the optical...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 30
... star with the hand control and with the mount adjustment. To display the alignment error:
• Press the Align button and use the Up/Down buttons on the hand controller to select Display Align from the list... in the polar axis or with the help of the optional polar axis finderscope.
1. Set up the telescope so the polar axis is pointing towards north.
2. Remove the polar finderscope cover and ...
Advanced VX Manual - Page 34
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B. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with...