Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount & Tripod

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Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount & Tripod

£4,550.00

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About this product

Model: cel_cgx-l_mount_91531
Part Number: 91531-CGL

Celestron's flagship mount!

The new Celestron CGX-L mount is essentially a more heavy-duty version of the recently released CGX with larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels, an impressive 34 kg load capacity, additional conveniently placed Aux accessory ports, longer dovetail saddle for greater rigidity, large 70 mm diameter stainless steel tripod legs and a more hefty 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft.

Features include:

34 kg / 75 lb load capacity!
Carry handles help you move the 23.9 kg / 52.6 lb head.
Useful accessory ports built into the dovetail saddle.
Two auxiliary ports and an autoguider port.
Internal cabling for ease and convenience.
Longer dovetail saddle for maximum stability.
Dual-saddle accepts both Vixen/AVX and Losmandy/Celestron D Style dovetails.
Built-in home and limit sensors.
Built-in mechanical hard stops prevent damage should you forget to lock the mount.

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CGX-L MOUNT FEATURES

All-new design, based on the CGX, with even more rigidity and quicker dampening time.
Increased load capacity to 34 kg / 75 lbs.
144 mm worm wheels in both Right Ascension and Declination.
High torque motors and belt-driven spring-loaded gears provide optimum gear mesh for smooth tracking and minimum backlash, even under heavy load.
Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike
Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation
Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
Brand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
Software includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging
Wider tripod stance for improved stability
Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range
Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle

IMPROVED TRIPOD FEATURES

2.75" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
"Jack of all trays" can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories
Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport

CGX MOUNT ERGONOMICS

All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads
Optional add-on polar axis finderscope - coming soon

CGX MOUNT ELECTRONICS

All-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port
Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)
USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software
Autoguider port
PPEC ready
Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)

What's in the box

CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
1x 10kg / 22 lbs Counterweight
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (Cigar Plug)

Specifications

Mount	German Equatorial
Instrument load capacity	75lbs
Tripod height adjustment range	35.75” to 52.75”
Tripod leg diameter	2.75"
Latitude adjustment range	3º-65º
Tripod Weight	46.2 lb
EQ Head Weight	52.6 lb
Max Slew Speed	4º/second (3º/second is default)
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories)	4
Autoguide port	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Software	New telescope control PC software

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27 August 2020 | Andrew

Very pleased with my new CGX-L mount. Easy to set up and polar align using the Celestron all star polar alignment. The only thing I don't like is the cable for the hand controller is too short. Fortunately only required for set up!