Technical Features for Celestron Advanced VX 6" SCT
The Celestron 12079 is a 6-inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
which gives clear field views.
It features auto-guider port for long exposure imaging along with improved latitude range can be used between 7-77 degrees latitude.
This telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction.
The Celestron 12079Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor.
It's lightweight materials, compact design and astroimaging technology make this telescope with the portability and functionality to satisfy user and novice astrophotographers.
Celestron Advanced VX 6" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN 12079 Specification
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Optical Design
Schmidt-Cassegrain
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Aperture (mm)
150 mm (5.91 in)
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Telescope Type
Computerized (GOTO)
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Focal Length
1500 mm (59 in)
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Focal Ratio
10
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Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)
20 mm (0.79 in)
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Magnification of Eyepiece 1
75 x
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Finderscope
6x30
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Tripod
Adjustable, Stainless Steel
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Tripod Leg Diameter
2"
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Highest Useful Magnification
354 x
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Lowest Useful Magnification
21 x
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Limiting Stellar Magnitude
13.4
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Resolution (Rayleigh)
0.93 arc seconds
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Resolution (Dawes)
0.77 arc seconds
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Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
459 x
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Optical Tube Length
16" in (406 mm)
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Optical Tube Weight
10 lbs (4.54 kg)
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Mount Height (Max)
64" in (1626 mm)
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Mount Height (Min)
44" in (1118 mm)
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Tripod Weight
18 lbs (8.16 kg)
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Weight of Counterweights
1 x 12 lbs
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Warranty
2-year Telescope Warranty
Advanced VX 6" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN 12079 Features:
Celestron 12079 Includes:
- Advanced VX Computerized Mount
- 20mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- Tripod
- NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ)
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