The Celestron CGX-L is culmination of
years of engineering by the USA R & D division of Celestron. The
CGX-L isn’t just a pretty face, the mechanics and ergonomics are upgraded as
well. Celestron has taken their equatorial mounts to a higher level than
ever before.
New features are everywhere
in the mount head:
Increased 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 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
New accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
Heavy duty, 31.5 mm 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 new 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 3º-65º latitude range
Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
+20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side
Redesigned tripod has a widened stance for added stability. The minimum tripod height has also been lowered per user feedback
Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport
Improved Ergonomics:
Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
All-new 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 or 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
They spent years redesigning the CGEM to create the CGX, innovating
on a brilliant level to create a mount that surpassed previous German
Equatorial mounts in almost all fields possible. They produced an
impressively efficient mount capable of performing to the highest degree
of capacity... and in the time since then, they've only kept working on
their designs! Now they are presenting the CGX-L, an up-scaled and
improved variant on the CGX designed to be ideal for personal
observatories and remote imaging sites. This design heavily improves the
weight capacity of the original mount, and utilizes a wide variety of
new and improved traits to all around exceed the CGX- a high benchmark
to rise above!
The backlash for this amazing mount is absolutely minimal, showing
this design for the top of the line quality item that it is. This is
aided by the belt driven worm gears, which have been spring loaded for
optimal gear meshing, and then enlarged to a full 144mm in diameter, to
more accurately drive the heavier loads this mount was meant to carry.
The weight capacity is declared as 75lbs- and that's a humble
declaration to say the least. This piece of hardware is even tougher
than its smaller cousin, the XG- which itself is one of the most solid
things on the market, absolutely capable of blowing away anything
similar priced in sheer quality. This places the CGX-L in the enviable
position of having been designed by the CGX's creators specifically to
exceed it.
One of the more impressive features of this mount is the internal
cabling in the Go-To system. The way it's designed, almost all the
cabling is internal. This means that you don't need to worry about
re-positioning your initial wiring setup once you've hooked the mount up
to begin with; because all the cabling is internal, none of it is in
the way to get tangled up and cause issues for you while you observe
using the (Impressively potent!) Go-To capabilities of this mount. Your
power supply and accessories can simply plug into a stationary port on
the mounts body, and then never be worried about for the rest of your
night!
The motors are another place where the improvement of the CGX base
design over other German Equatorial Mounts is self evident. They are
able to provide notably more torque when active, while the design of the
mount ensures that everything is controlled to the tightest, smoothest
degree. This innovative mount has a lower profile than most other GEM's
as well, giving it a great boost to both stability and portability with
it's lower center of gravity and compact design. And then it goes a step
further in the aim of that goal, as the EQ head's position is
adjustable, allowing you to optimize it to match your tripod perfectly
for an ideal center of gravity. This mount continues to impress with
it's next notable feature; a dual fit head that permits both Vixen and
Losmandy style dovetails, massively increasing the range of scopes that
can be mounted atop this beautiful device! The dovetail saddle has been
expanded to 270mm, allowing it to support larger optical tubes and
broader payloads.
As a quick summary- The CGX-L is simply more responsive, with
enlarged spring-loaded worm gears and belt drives that minimize
backlash. Internal cabling means power and accessory ports do not move
with the mount, and there are also home and limit switches, as well as
internal hard stops for both RA and Dec to prevent cable wrap and tripod
strike. Ergonomics have also been massively improved overall, ranging
from the carry handles to the adjustment knobs, making setup and
takedown both infinitely easier. Another fascinating feature is that
there is a clear window built into the motor covers, letting you keep an
eye on the pulleys and belts.
And lest we forget- this is most definitely a Go-To mount. Coming
with the splendid quality NexStar hand controller and a database of over
40,000 objects, this state of the art mount is definitely ready to take
you on the greatest trip of the night sky possible! The Celestron CGX-L
Equatorial Mount tracks 20-degrees past the meridian on either side to
maximize the best imaging time. Technologies such as SkyPortal WiFi and
StarSense AutoAlign are supported, and All Star Polar Alignment
technology is built-in, for faster and easier polar alignment. New
telescope control software for automation and remote operation has been
designed for the Celestron CGX in conjunction with Planewave
Instruments. This software features multi-point GoTo modeling, focusing
and plate solving. With this innovative software, no third party
advanced PC control software is needed! An intuitive hand controller
allows you to align and move the CGX-L with ease.
This already top notch mount comes atop a tripod perfect for use with
it. The sturdy 2" thick steel legs come with graduated markings that
make leveling quicker and easier all around, and an included spreader
bar adds even greater stability to this heavy duty duty tripod while
also giving you a few more places to store your eyepieces between use!
The mount itself weighs in at a solid 52 pounds, and the heavy duty 70mm steel tripod it rests atop at 46 pounds.
Specifications
Mount German Equatorial
Instrument load capacity
75 lb
Tripod height adjustment range
35.75” to 52.75”
Tripod leg diameter
2.75"
Latitude adjustment range
3º-65º
Tripod Weight
46.2 lb
EQ Head Weight w/o Counterweight Shaft
47 lb
Total EQ Head Weight
52.6 lb
Max Slew Speed
4º/second (3º/second is default)
Tracking Rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories)
4
Autoguide port
Yes
USB Port
Yes
Software
Celestron PlaneWave Instruments
Included Items
CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
1 x 22 lb Counterweight
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
In the Box
CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
1 x 22 lb Counterweight
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
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