Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate
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Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate

SKU: CNUPCG5 MFR: 94213
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Key Features

  • Achieve rock-solid stability for your telescope with this Celestron CG-5 mounting plate.
  • Universally compatible, use this plate with standard rings, spotting scopes, and cameras.
  • Easily attach to Advanced CG-5 & VX mounts using the multiple hole patterns provided.
  • Enjoy quick setup; this universal mounting plate gets you observing in no time!
  • Maximize your telescope's potential with a secure and vibration-dampening platform.
  • Built tough: supports various telescope setups, ensuring years of reliable use.
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MARTIN C : Will this dovetail bar fit a Celestron 8" Edge HD?William K : This fit my Celestron 8" Nexstar GPS perfectly. Really helps out with heavy eyepieces.RICHARD L : I suggest your contact Celestron support on their website.PHIL M : If you want to mount your 8" Edge to a CG5, that won't do it. That isn't a dovetail bar. It's for mounting accessories to your CG5, like scope rings, cameras, etc. You want this: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/FARFVC8.html" target="_blank">http://www.adorama.com/FARFVC8.html.</a>RAYMOND T : Sorry Martin, I have a heavily loaded CGEM Edge HD 8 but I chose to mount my guide scope and autoguider with Celestron's dovetail bar. No issue at all with it. Can not help you with this universal plate.
Shopper : Does anybody know the actual width/length? I have an 'old' CG4 Celestron mount and it might be too wide to use. Any ideas?STEVEN L : I use this plate on my two year old CG-4 Celestron mount. The standard Omni XLT dovetail was too short when I tried to mount my D-SLR camera. I was running out of dovetail in order to be able to balance the scope in declination. The length is 10 inches and the width at the bottom of the dovetail is 1.75 inches.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?BRADLEY M : Just bought a Celestron AVX telescope mount and this will allow me to mount my camera for wider angle astronomical photos.DAN B : I need it!WILLIAM G : So I can mount an older Newtonian (Celestron SP-C6) telescope onto the Celestron CG-4 Equatorial Mount. I hope it works. I have the rings for the SP-C6 already.

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2020-12-19T08:29:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Good mounting plate

I am mounting a small telescope that I have had for years on an Advances VX mount with tripod. This works very well.

Bradley M.

2017-08-18T11:45:58

Rated 5 out of 5

It does what it's designed to.

Retrofit an old Celestron CG-4 mount using this and an ADM V-style saddle. Now I can move my 4-inch refractor between the old CG-4 mount and my other mount which is a AVX Go-To mount. Works Great!

Duane W.

Celestron CG-5 Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Advanced CG-5 and Advanced VX mounts

  • Accessory Types

    Standard mounting rings, spotting scopes, cameras

  • Hole Types and Patterns

    3/8"-16, 5/16"-18, 1/4"-20

  • UPC Code

    050234942133

About Celestron CG-5

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Good mounting plate

By Bradley M.

I am mounting a small telescope that I have had for years on an Advances VX mount with tripod. This works very well.

It does what it's designed to.

By Duane W.

Retrofit an old Celestron CG-4 mount using this and an ADM V-style saddle. Now I can move my 4-inch refractor between the old CG-4 mount and my other mount which is a AVX Go-To mount. Works Great!

The Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate is a basic accessory that allows you to attach a wide range of telescope accessories to the mounting platform of an Advanced CG-5 or Advanced VX mount. It will accept standard mounting rings, spotting scopes, and cameras. The mounting plate is drilled with several of the most common hole types and patterns, including 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18, and 1/4"-20.

Celestron CG-5 Features

  • Attach a variety of accessories to your Advanced CG-5 or Advanced VX mount with this Universal Mounting Plate
  • Several different mounting holes to choose from to mount rings, spotting scopes, cameras, etc
  • Approximately 10" long

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • Achieve rock-solid stability for your telescope with this Celestron CG-5 mounting plate.
  • Universally compatible, use this plate with standard rings, spotting scopes, and cameras.
  • Easily attach to Advanced CG-5 & VX mounts using the multiple hole patterns provided.
  • Enjoy quick setup; this universal mounting plate gets you observing in no time!
  • Maximize your telescope's potential with a secure and vibration-dampening platform.
  • Built tough: supports various telescope setups, ensuring years of reliable use.

What's in the box:

  • Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate
  • Celestron 2 Year Limited Warranty