Celestron CGX-L Computerized Equatorial Mount w/o Tripod 91532 23% Off w/ Free S&H

Specifications for Celestron CGX-L Computerized Equatorial Mount w/o Tripod:

Features of Celestron CGX-L Computerized Equatorial Mount w/o Tripod:

• Increased 75 lb load capacity
• Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
• Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
• Larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
• Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
• Heavy duty
• 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
• Optional add-on polar axis finderscope custom designed for CGX and CGX-L
• Supports WiFi and wireless operation accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module (sold separately)
• Mount Features:
• Compact
• lower profile equatorial head provides improved stability and portability
• Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time
• Improved motors provide more torque
• better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
• Heavy duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation at full capacity
• Clear windows built into motor covers so pulleys and belts can be monitored
• Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
• Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation
• Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
• Internal hard stops for both axes prevent 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
• Includes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software
• co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments
• Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
• Software Polar Align: All-Star Polar Alignment allows quick and very precise polar alignment
• Align on any bright named star without extra polar alignment accessories
• apps
• or other assistance
• Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity and fully utilize the increased 3-65 latitude range
• Improved Ergonomics:
• Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
• All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
• Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
• All-new ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads
• Stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed linkage system greatly reduces the amount of friction when polar aligning the mount
• Redesigned azimuth adjustment with low-friction Teflon bearings to make adjustments easy under full load
• No more binding
• rough adjustments!
• Easy to read latitude scale
• Electronics:
• NexStar+ hand control with USB port
• USB 2.0 port used to connect directly to PC with PWI Software
• 2 available autoguider ports for optimum cable management
• PEC sensor and PPEC ready
• Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
• Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)
• On/Off rocker switch with red LED
• Precision Tracking
• This image of M51 is the result several of 5 minute guided sub exposures
• Taken with the Celestron EdgeHD 1400 with 0.7x Focal Reducer
• guiding at 2,737mm under somewhat turbulent seeing conditions
• Despite the seeing conditions
• average guiding accuracy was sub-arcsecond
• The CGX-L supports the 14 optical tube for high resolution astrophotography with ease.

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• Celestron CGX-L Computerized Equatorial Mount w/o Tripod