Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit - with Skyportal Wifi Module

Because the night sky beckons with its celestial wonders, the Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit stands as a beacon for amateur astronomers and imaging enthusiasts alike. This high-quality telescope kit, featuring an innovative Skyportal WiFi module, redefines the mid-level telescope market by integrating features typically reserved for top-tier German equatorial mounts.The powerful 9.25-inch optical tube of this Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope harnesses 33% more light than an 8-inch model, ensuring that stargazers can enjoy brighter and more detailed observations of the cosmos. Its advanced optical design not only maximizes light gathering but also eliminates chromatic aberration, providing a pristine viewing experience that is particularly advantageous for entry-level astroimaging.Portability is a key aspect of this telescope, with each component, including the optical tube and tripod, weighing no more than 20 pounds. This makes it effortlessly manageable for a single individual to transport and assemble, offering convenience without compromising on stability or performance.The Advanced VX mount, designed for superior tracking accuracy, incorporates Celestron's most advanced technologies. All-Star Polar Alignment simplifies the alignment process, while the Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC) enhance the precision and ease of use. Whether you're venturing into dark skies for serious imaging or taking your first steps in the hobby, this telescope is engineered to grow with your passion and skill level.The computerized German equatorial mount boasts GoTo capability, automatically tracking celestial objects as they journey across the night sky. The mount is equipped with multiple ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and additional accessories, ensuring expandability and versatility. The NexStar+ hand control provides intuitive access to the mount's features, with automatic slewing and descriptive menus that cater to astronomers at any experience level.Stability is paramount, and the Advanced VX does not disappoint with its robust tripod featuring 2-inch diameter steel legs, creating a wide stance that guarantees improved steadiness. The mount's payload capacity of 30 pounds allows for a variety of Advanced VX optical tubes and optional accessories, including cameras and finderscopes, without the need for counterweights.The inclusion of a dual saddle plate, compatible with both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails, underscores the telescope's adaptability, enabling the use of a wide array of optical tubes within its weight limit. This feature, introduced in early 2019, allows for quick and easy transitions between different telescope configurations.Complementing the hardware is the Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software, co-developed with PlaneWave Instruments, which offers a graphical planetarium interface and advanced mount modeling for precise pointing and tracking. Ideal for remote observatory setups, this software suite is the ultimate in astronomy software, providing ASCOM telescope interface compatibility for third-party application control.Included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, an advanced tool that enriches your astronomical experience with detailed information about celestial objects and planning capabilities for observing or imaging sessions. This software also enables computerized control of your telescope, further enhancing the Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit as a comprehensive solution for the modern astronomer.