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Celestron CGE PRO Computerized German Equatorial Mount with 38 - 55" Adjustable Tripod, Internal Clock
Mfr. Part: 91527 SKU: CNCGEPM
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Item Includes
Celestron CGE PRO Computerized German Equatorial Mount - NexRemote Telescope Control Software - 38 - 55" Adjustable Tripod - Celestron 2 Years Limited Warranty
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Description
| The Celestron CGE Pro German Equatorial mount is being fully computerized with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. It features increased payload capacity, all-star polar alignment, no-tool polar alignment, meridian tracking, faster slew speed, power management, pointing and tracking. |
Features
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Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55" |
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One 22 lbs counterweight |
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Weighs 154 lbs |
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Proven NexStar computer control technology |
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40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects |
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New All-Star Polar Alignment routine for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. |
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Software Features include: Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five alignment methods and user-defined slew limits. |
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Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet |
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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 |
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Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features |
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12VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders |
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Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives |
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Drive Motors - High quality motors with seven slot skewed armature to minimize magnetic cogging for quiet operation and long life. Precision made cut-steel gears in gearbox for Improve tracking precision. |
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Bearing and Shaft - Main shafts are made from 1.57" diameter steel tubing with .40" wall thickness with two preloaded 2.68" O.D. tapered roller bearings on each axes |
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Precision worm drive system - .75" pitch dia. precision made steel worm preloaded with two .87" OD ball bearings to minimize run-out (a source of periodic error). 255 tooth 6" pitch dia. precision made worm wheel with enveloping brass teeth |
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Spring loaded DEC worm to minimize backlash and for easy guiding. |
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4 point RA and DEC clutch system for no-slip pointing precision |
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Autoguide port, PC port and auxiliary ports located on the electronic pier for long exposure astrophotography |
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One 4.72" O.D. thrust bearing and one 4.13" O.D. thrust bearing on each axes provide a large thrust surface for additional stability. |
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Rugged 9-pin thread on motor cables |
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Latitude range: 10° to 65° northern or southern hemispheres |
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RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer |
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Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer |
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GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93967) |
Specifications
| Payload Capacity | 90 lb (40.82 kg) |
| Motor Drive | DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
| Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 backlit LED buttons |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, |
| Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Power Requirements | 12 VDC 2A |
| Internal Clock | Yes |
| GPS | Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory |
| Tripod and Pier Weight | 52 lb (23.59 kg) |
| EQ Mount Weight | 75 lb (34.02 kg) |
| Counterweight Bar | 5 lb (2.27 kg) |
| Counterweights | 1 x 22 lb |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Warranty | Celestron 2 years limited warranty |
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