The Celestron CGX is a high capacity GO-TO equatorial mount with a payload of 25kg, ideal for carrying Celestron's mid-sized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (up to 11"). For many years, Celestron’s workhorse CGEM mount lineup has been the German Equatorial backbone for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches of aperture. Since that time, many more astroimagers and planetarium controlled setups have emerged as backyard telescope technology has evolved. Celestron’s engineering team applied their years of experience designing German Equatorial mounts to the all-new CGX EQ, a culmination of all the advancements made to their technologies, value, and ease-of-use. The CGX was designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astroimaging 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, Celestron made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and transport. The mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. The CGX includes a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetail. Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. Note: Compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer. CGX Features Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time. Increased load capacity to 25 kg. Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads. Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads. 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 accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags. Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike. Control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging. Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range. 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling. Two handles for easy pickup and transport. Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs. Ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads. Specifications Mount Go-To equatorial mount Max payload 25 kg Mount weight 20 kg (mount head only) Transmission DC servo motors Aux ports 2 AUX port for Celestron accessories / hand controller GPS No GPS Maximum slew speed 4º per second Latitude adjustment range 3º - 65º Hand controller NexStar+ controller Periodic error correction Yes (PPEC) Power Requirement 12V DC @ 4A Counterweight Shaft Φ 19 mm, stainless steel Counterweight 2 x 5 kg Dovetail saddle Dual CG-5 / CGE saddle Communication port USB port on hand controller and mount Tripod Included Tripod weight 8.7 kg Mount height range 1200 - 1969 mm
