Equatorial mount Celestron CGX

Equatorial Montural Celestron CGX.

For eight years, the CGEM mounts from Celestron have been the backbone of German equatorial mounts for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches in aperture. Since that time, astronomical and especially astrophotographic observing technology has evolved tremendously. So the engineering team at Celestron has applied its years of experience in German equatorial mount design to the new CGX EQ, a culmination of all the recent advances in technology, ergonomics, attractive design and ease of use.

The new Celestron CGX offered at Telescopiomania has been designed to better support your telescope in both visual and astrophotographic configurations. Key objectives of the new design include a lower profile equatorial head, which provides a much more compact and therefore more stable configuration; an improved drive system; secure remote operation through stable "home" positions and visual limits; easier adjustments for polar alignment; and improved cable management. In addition to all this, many mechanical and ergonomic improvements have been introduced to make the mount much more robust, easier to use, and more agile in transport. The CGX mount is the new equatorial backbone to support a wide range of telescopes.

ITS MAIN NEW FEATURES ARE:

• • • • • Completely new design. More robust and more rigid with faster damping time.
        • Increased load capacity to 25 kg.
        • Improved motors provide more torque (mechanical torque), better operation and tracking under heavy loads.
        • Belt drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads.
        • Improved damping.
        • Stainless steel helical gears reduce friction and provide optimum engagement.
        • Internal wiring for worry-free remote operation. Power and accessory input ports remain stationary while the mount moves smoothly.
        • Internal stops for both axes prevent cable and tripod strain.
        • Mechanical movement stops.
        • Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation.
        • Sensors for home position and observation limits. Home sensors allow the mount to always start working at the reference position regardless of orientation before a power restart. Limit sensors automatically turn off slewing or tracking before reaching the safe stop.
        • New control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional-level control operation and imaging.
        • The software includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astrophotography.
        • Wider tripod position for improved equipment stability.
        • Adjustable mount head position to optimize the center of gravity on the tripod and take full advantage of the 3° to 65° latitude range.
        • Double dovetail head, for CG-5 / Vixen and CGE / Losmandy dovetail.

THE UPGRADED TRIPOD INCLUDES:

• • • • • 2" steel feet with height index markings for quick leveling.
        • Accessory tray that can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone or other accessories.
        • + 20º of additional tracking beyond the meridian on both sides.
        • Tripod legs can be collapsed with the accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport.

IMPROVED ERGONOMICS:

• • • • • Two ergonomic carrying handles for easy pick-up, operation and transport.
        • New ergonomically designed dovetail clamping handles.
        • Innovative, simplified and improved polar alignment adjustment system.
        • New ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under heavy loads.
        • Optional polar finder (available soon).

ELECTRONICS:

• • • • • New NexStar+ control knob with USB port.
        • Two AUX auxiliary ports to support wireless and WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi accessories (sold separately).
        • USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software.
        • Auto Guidance port, PPEC ready.
        • Threaded 12VDC power input connector.
        • Internal real time clock (stores time and information of your observation site).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• • • • • German equatorial mount
        • Load capacity: 25 kg
        • Tripod height adjustment range: from 120 to 196 cm including EQ head
        • Diameter of the tripod legs: 2
        • Latitude adjustment range: 3º to 65º
        • Tripod weight: 8.71 kg (8.71 lb)
        • EQ head weight: 19.96 kg
        • Maximum slew speed: 5º / second (4º / second is the default)
        • Tracking speeds: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
        • Number of auxiliary ports (for manual control and accessories): 2
        • Auto-tracking port: Yes
        • USB port: Yes
        • New telescope control PC software
        • Multi-purpose accessory tray
        • 2 x 5 kg counterweight
        • Controller: NexStar +
        • DC power cable (car cigarette lighter connector)

Equatorial mount Celestron CGX.