Manufacturer: Celestron
Product number: CGX

EUR 3.199,00


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Celestron CGX - equatorial GoTo Mount
A new standard for mobile astronomy and astrophotography

For eight years, Celestron’s workhorse CGEM mount lineup has been the German Equatorial backbone for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches of aperture. Since that time, many more astro-imagers and planetarium controlled setups have emerged as backyard telescope technology has evolved. Celestron’s engineering team applied their years of experience designing German Equatorial Mounts to the all-new CGX EQ, a culmination of all the advancements made to our technologies, value, and ease-of-use.

All-new design:
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 under heavy loads
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 accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike
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
Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range
Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle


New improved tripod:
2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
"Jack of all trays" can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories
Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport


Electronics:
All-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port
Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)
USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software
Autoguider port
PPEC ready
Threaded 12 VD C power input barrel connector
Internal real time clock (keeps time and site information saved)


The new CGX was designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits. Key design goals included a lower profile EQ head, which provides a more compact and therefore more stable setup; a better drive system; remote operation-friendly with home and limit optical sensors; easier polar alignment adjustments; and better cable management. In addition to that, Celestron has made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use and transport. The CGX is Celestron´s new equatorial backbone to support a wide range of telescopes.

This is how polar alignment works without a polar finder scope:

0. it is important that the calibration object is very exactly in the south.
1. set up the telescope exactly horizontal
2. set the latitude as accurately as possible
3. position, time and date must be exact
4. switch on and make home position (also very accurate)
5. make Quick Align (alignment without calibration stars)
6. then approach target exactly south and center with latitude and azimuth fine adjustment.
7. then switch off/on
8. after that make normal 3 star alignment.

A picture is worth a thousand words - a video:

If you want to know more about the features and advantages of the CGX mount, we recommend the video of the manufacturer.

Where do I get the latest software?

The latest software can be found at Celestron Germany under "Downloads". There you can also find a tutorial in English.
Type:Equatorial mount
Max. additional load capacity (kg):25 (55 lbs)
Counterweight(s) (piece):2x 5 kg (2x 11 lbs)
Polar elevation setting (°):3 - 65
Input voltage (V):12
Mounting saddle:Losmandy & Vixen
Material of worm wheel:Brass
Material of worm gear:Stainless steel
Encoder:Yes
GoTo function:Yes
Tracking rates:Sidereal, solar and lunar
Maximal slew speed:5º/second (4º/second is default)
Hand control:Yes
GPS:- (optional)
Updateable via web:Yes
PEC correction:Yes
PC interface:Yes (USB 2.0)
Pole finder:No
PC-controllable:Yes
Updates and computer connection:via standard USB to Mini USB cable
Accessory plate:Yes
Head weight (kg):20 (44 lbs)
Tripod weight (kg):8.7 (19.2 lbs)
Tripod material:Steel
Tripod leg diameter (mm):51 (2")
Total weight (kg):28.7 (63.2 lbs)
CGX equatorial head
Counterweight rod
Counterweights (2x 5 kg)
CGX tripod
Acessory tray
Hand control
Bracket for hand control
DC power cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
User manual


Question:
Can I work with a dual mount??

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
Yes, every Celestron GoTo mount can be used with a dual mount, where the telescopes are rotated 90°.

The software has the option (OTA Orientation), this menu item can be found either under Utilities or under Settings. There you can choose if the tube points to north (default) or to east or west when the mount is in the home position. You have the home position when the index marks are in line.


Question:
Can the CGX tripod mount be combined with EQ6 tripods or piers??

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
The CGX uses a tripod mount, which does not fit EQ6 piers or tripods. However, we do offer pier adapters for the CGX.


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Reviews

Written by Bert Wilde
on 2023-06-26

"I bought this mount as a replacement / upgrade of my Skywatcher EQ5 GOTO mount. What an upgrade! My success rate of sharp images due to better tracking accuracy has gone up significantly. Polar alignment and adjustment of ALT/AZ is a piece of cake. I love the larger knobs and handles (from an ergonomics point of view). One minor thing: in order to use the CGX mount with the ASIAir Pro or Plus you need to follow a very specific procedure. They are not compatible out of the box."

Written by Mario Haiser
on 2021-05-21

"Sehr genaue Montierung, exakte Nachführung"

Written by Michael Holmgren
on 2020-02-14

"Very sturdy, upgraded from an AVX and this was a huge improvement using a C8."

Written by William Hart
on 2017-06-12

"Great mount for the price. Gotos are good (usually in the field of view, if not near the center), even hours after alignment. 15-60s unguided exposures are possible. Guiding works well, if you counterweight correctly (very important). Very heavy, but that is a benefit if there is light breeze. Don´t forget to turn on the RTC (it is turned off for shipping). The Celestron AVX is a good mount, but this is much better. "