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Celestron CG-5GT Computerized Equatorial Mount with Tripod
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The Celestron CG-5GT Mount features an ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray which offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views.
- Computerized control system utilizes many of the same functions and features the most advanced GoTo telescopes.
- Loaded with new software features, the Celestron CG-5GT Mountcan capture over 40,000 database objects.
- Capable of holding over 35 lbs of payload and slewing at 4º per second.
- The Celestron CG-5GT Mount has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
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Celestron CG-5GT Computerized EQ Mount with Tripod
Celestron'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.
Celestron 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.
Celestron CG-5GT GoTo EQ Mount Features...
- Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount (same as supplied with Advanced Series GT telescopes)
- Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
- DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
- GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)
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: 3/31/2010
Reviewed By: Mel Pritchard
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Quality mount for price
Great mount for the price. Very accurate. Only criticism is at low temperatures, 32 F (0 Celcius, the motor slows down. |
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