Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod
AED 20,790.00
- Heavy-Duty Load Capacity – Supports up to 34 kg (75 lbs) with an exceptional load-to-weight ratio, ideal for large telescopes and astrophotography setups.
- Optimized for Large Telescopes – Features an extended 270mm dovetail saddle for better support of larger optical tubes.
- Enhanced Stability – Equipped with 70mm stainless steel tripod legs and a wider stance, ensuring superior support for heavy optical tubes.
- Precision Engineering – 144mm diameter worm wheels and a spring-loaded brass worm wheel with a stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide accurate, smooth tracking.
- Improved Cable Management – Additional Auxiliary ports and an autoguider port on the Declination axis, plus internal cabling for safe, tangle-free remote operation.
- Robust Counterweight System – 31.5mm stainless steel counterweight shaft supports multiple counterweights for precise balance.
- Advanced Control Software – Includes Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software, co-developed with PlaneWave Instruments, offering multi-point mount modeling for highly precise pointing accuracy.
- Adjustable Equatorial Head – Optimized for a 3°-65° latitude range, with an adjustable center of gravity for better balance and performance.
- User-Friendly Design – Integrated carrying handles for portability and ergonomic dovetail clamping knobs for easy adjustments.
- Convenient Accessory Tray – Holds three 1.25” eyepieces, two 2” eyepieces, and includes a dedicated stand for a smartphone or tablet.
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Additional information
Type of mount | Computerized Equatorial |
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Mount Model | CGX-L |
Tracking | Tracking modes: EQ North and EQ South, Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Payload capacity | 34 kg (75 lbs) |
Ports | 4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any AUX Port, 2 are located near the dovetail saddle for optional accessories), Two autoguiding ports, USB port (input for Mount and Hand Control) |
Counterweight | 1 x 10 kg (22 lbs) |
Computerized Hand Control | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection |
GPS | N/A |
Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3 amps |
Mount weight (kg) | 23.8 kg (52.6 lbs) |
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Tripod Weight (kg) | 21 kg (46.2 lbs) |
Tripod Leg Diameter (mm) | 69.85mm (2.75") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
Tripod Material | Steel legs |
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Height adjustment range, including mount (mm) | 1524mm - 1955.8mm (60" - 77") |
Accessory Tray | Included |
Included Items | 1 x 10 kg (22 lbs) counterweight, 8mm Allen Wrench, Accessory Tray, CGX-L Equatorial Head, CGX-L Tripod, DC Power Cable, NexStar+ Hand Control |
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