Enables long-exposure astrophotography with fork-mounted telescopes Supports Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes up to 11" Heavy-duty construction with a 14mm latitude screw minimizes vibration 0-90° latitude range allows for use at any location, including the equator Tilt plate design simplifies telescope mounting Integrated hand control holder keeps your controller secure Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Celestron Equatorial Wedge HD Pro for CPC and CPC Deluxe HD The Celestron Equatorial Wedge HD Pro provides the essential, vibration-free platform required for long-exposure astrophotography with fork-mounted Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11 inches in aperture. Its expansive 0-90° latitude range makes it fully functional anywhere on Earth, while the robust 14mm diameter latitude adjustment screw ensures your heavy telescope rotates smoothly without flexure during polar alignment. Heavy-Duty Build: A Stable Platform for Telescopes up to 11" This wedge is engineered specifically to suppress vibration for imagers using Celestron's larger fork-mounted systems like the CPC GPS XLT and CPC Deluxe HD series. The rigid, heavy-duty side plates and oversized 14mm latitude screw provide a solid base that prevents the flexing and bending that can ruin a sub-exposure. This stability is critical when capturing faint detail on deep-sky objects, where even minor vibrations can blur star images. Precision Polar Alignment: 0-90° Latitude Range and Oversized Controls Achieving a precise polar alignment is simplified with the HD Pro Wedge's thoughtful design. Oversized knobs on the altitude and azimuth adjustment controls allow for fine, deliberate movements, even with gloves on. A unique tilt plate lets you rotate your telescope's base directly onto the wedge, making the often-difficult task of mounting a heavy optical tube significantly easier. The 0-90° latitude range ensures you can polar align your telescope accurately whether you're observing from the equator or the poles. Tilt Plate: A recessed plate allows the base of the telescope to drop into place with a simple rotation, streamlining the mounting process. Hand Control Holder: A built-in holder keeps your NexStar+ hand control secure and accessible on the wedge or fork arm, preventing it from falling when the mount is at a steep angle. Oversized Adjustment Screw: The large 14mm diameter screw provides the strength needed for easy and precise rotation of a fully loaded telescope during latitude adjustments. Why do I need the Equatorial Wedge HD Pro for my CPC telescope? A fork-mounted telescope like the Celestron CPC operates in an Altitude-Azimuth (Alt-Az) mode, which is great for visual observing but causes field rotation during long exposures. The Equatorial Wedge HD Pro tilts the telescope's axis of rotation to match the Earth's, converting it to an equatorial mount. This eliminates field rotation, allowing you to take sharp, pinpoint images of deep-sky objects without star trailing. Is the HD Pro Wedge compatible with the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25"? Yes, the Celestron Equatorial Wedge HD Pro is designed to support fork-mounted Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11", which includes the NexStar Evolution 9.25". Its heavy-duty platform is more than capable of providing the stability needed for imaging with that telescope. Can I use the HD Pro Wedge at a latitude of 15° North? Absolutely. The wedge has a very broad latitude range of 0-90°, making it suitable for use anywhere in the world. A low latitude of 15° is well within its operational capability, and it can even be used directly at the equator (0°). How does the tilt plate on the HD Pro Wedge make setup easier? Mounting a heavy telescope like a CPC 1100 HD onto a tilted wedge can be difficult. The tilt plate features a recessed area that matches the telescope's base. This allows you to simply rotate the scope onto the wedge until it securely drops into place, making the mounting process safer and less strenuous. Will this wedge improve my images of the Orion Nebula (M42) with a CPC 1100 HD? Yes, significantly. By enabling equatorial tracking, the HD Pro Wedge allows you to take multi-minute exposures of the Orion Nebula (M42) without field rotation. This is essential for capturing the faint outer gas clouds and resolving fine detail within the Trapezium region that would be impossible with the standard Alt-Az tracking of the CPC mount. What is the benefit of the 14mm latitude adjustment screw on the HD Pro Wedge? The large 14mm diameter of the latitude adjustment screw adds considerable strength and rigidity. When you are adjusting the latitude with a heavy telescope mounted, this robust screw prevents flexing and bending, resulting in less vibration and smoother, more precise rotation for an accurate polar alignment. Telescope Compatibility Celestron fork-mounted SCTs up to 11", including CPC, CPC Deluxe HD, and NexStar Evolution 9.25" Latitude Range 0° – 90° Latitude Adjustment Screw 14mm Diameter Features Tilt Plate, Hand Control Holder, Oversized Adjustment Knobs Construction Heavy-duty metal plates Warranty 2-Year Warranty Celestron Equatorial Wedge HD Pro × 1 Download Celestron HD Pro Wedge Manual Celestron 2-Year Warranty
