Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount (without Tripod)
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Key Features
- 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.
- 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.
Description
Celestron's CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to the company’s fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.
Key design goals included larger 144mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition to that, Celestron made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport. COMPACT. ERGONOMIC. INNOVATIVE.
CGX-L Features
Increased 34 kg (75 lb) load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
Larger 144mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
Longer 270mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
Massive 70mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
Accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
Heavy duty, 31.5mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
Optional add-on polar axis finderscope custom designed for CGX and CGX-L
Supports WiFi and wireless operation accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module (sold separately)
Mount Features
Compact, lower profile equatorial head provides improved stability and portability. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time
Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
Heavy duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation at full capacity
Clear windows built into motor covers so pulleys and belts can be monitored
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 lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
Internal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike
Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation
Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
Includes Celestron's PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
Software Polar Align: “All-Star Polar Alignment” allows quick and very precise polar alignment. Align on any bright named star without extra polar alignment accessories, apps, or other assistance
Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
Improved Ergonomics
- Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
- Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
- Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
- Ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed linkage system greatly reduces the amount of friction when polar aligning the mount. Redesigned azimuth adjustment with low-friction Teflon bearings to make adjustments easy under full load. No more binding, rough adjustments!
- Easy to read latitude scale
Electronics
- NexStar+ hand control with USB port
- USB 2.0 port used to connect directly to PC with PWI Software
- 2 available autoguider ports for optimum cable management
- PEC sensor and PPEC ready
- Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
- Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)
- On/Off rocker switch with red LED
Precision Tracking
This image of M51 is the result several of 5 minute guided sub exposures. Taken with the Celestron EdgeHD 1400 with 0.7x Focal Reducer, guiding at 2,737mm under somewhat turbulent seeing conditions. Despite the seeing conditions, average guiding accuracy was sub-arcsecond. The CGX-L supports the 14” optical tube for high resolution astrophotography with ease.
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 |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
| Mount weight | 23.8 kg |
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| Package Contents | 1 x 10 kg counterweight, 8mm Allen Wrench, CGX-L Equatorial Head, DC Power Cable, NexStar+ Hand Control |
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| Software | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App, CPWI Telescope Control Software, SkyPortal App |
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