The CGX was designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits. Key design goals included a lower profile EQ head, which provides a more compact and therefore more stable setup; a better drive system; remote operation-friendly with home and limit optical sensors; easier polar alignment adjustments; and better cable management. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and transport.
- Mount Type Computerized Equatorial
- Instrument load capacity 25 kg
- Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1200.15mm - 1968.5mm (47.25" - 77.5")
- Tripod Leg Diameter 50.8mm (2") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
- Latitude adjustment range 3° - 65°
- Mount Head Weight 20 kg
- Accessory Tray Yes
- Tripod Weight 8.7 kg
- Weight of Counterweights 2 x 5Kg
- Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second
- Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
- Tracking Modes EQ North and EQ South
- GPS N/A
- Dovetail Compatibility Dual saddle plates (Vixen and CGE saddle)
- Number of Auxiliary ports 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use either Aux port)
- Autoguide port Yes
- USB Port Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control
- Power Requirements Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control
- Motor Drive DC servo motors
- Alignment Procedures 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
- Periodic Error Correction Yes
- Computerized Hand Control 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection
- NexStar+ Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
- Software PWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
- Total Kit Weight 38.6 kg
- Included Items CGX Equatorial Head | CGX Tripod | Accessory Tray | 2 x 5Kg counterweights | NexStar+ Hand Control | 8mm Allen Wrench | 12V DC Power Cable | Hand Control Holster