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Celestron CG-5GT Computerized Equatorial Mount with Tripod
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- Celestron Advanced Series CG-5GT computerized equatorial mount can carry a large variety of telescopes, and is relatively lightweight.
- Celestron CG5-GT equatorial mount has a database with over 40,000 objects.
- Celestron CG5 go-to equatorial mount is upgradeable to GPS with additional of optional module and tripod has 2" stainless steel legs.
- Weight Capacity is 35 lbs.
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CG-5GT Mount: Precision Engineered for StabilityCelestron's new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth movement and great stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs (2" stainless steel!), and the beefy center tray, both of which offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
GoTo Convenience and GPS Compatibility for Precision AccuracyCelestron is proud to offer the GT version of their sturdy CG-5 mount. Engineers at Celestron have coupled this solid mount with a computerized control system to utilize many of the same functions and features as their most advanced GoTo telescopes, including, among other things, an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography. The CG-5GT is also upgradeable to GPS with the optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963), allowing your telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth and to upload the date and time, making the alignment process faster and easier than ever before! It comes loaded with new software features and over 40,000 database objects. Since the mount is capable of holding over 35 lbs of payload and slewing at 4º per second, you will be able to quickly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.
The CG-5GT Includes These High Performance Features:- Hand Control: Double line, 16 character crystal display, 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
- Motor Type: DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Power: DC car battery adapter included
- Max Slew Speed: 4º per second
- Software Precision: 24-bit, 0.08 arcsecond calculation
- Hand Control Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control
- Motor Ports: Aux Port, AutoGuide Ports
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar
- Tracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South
- Alignment Procedures: AutoAlign, 2-Star Alignment, Quick Align
- Database: 40,000+ objects, 400 user defined programmable objects
Celestron Product Number: 91518
User Reviews
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Review Date: 11/5/2007
Reviewed By: John Downs
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This is a great GOTO mount for the money and allows the owner to supply any optical telescope to be added for his/her application. Easy to use and breaks down into very managable pieces. Good PEC with autoguiding abilities. |
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Review Date: 10/18/2009
Reviewed By: Barry Heston
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CG5 Go To
The learning curve for this mount is very user friendly. I have other computerized mounts and this is the one I use the most. It handles more weight and is very stable and accurate.This is one well planned out piece of equipment that will make you satisfied that you own it. |
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Review Date: 8/21/2009
Reviewed By: Matthew Stephens Yakima, Wa.
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This is a really great affordable go-to mount that I really enjoy using. Got it with my C6S scope a while back (a bargain combo- check it out! . It is extremely accurate and tracks really well. Use it with my WO 110 Megrez for Astrophotography and visual as well. Really easy to align and cohesive controls. If you are looking for a good go-to EQ mount that is easy on the wallet consider it. Really like mine! |
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