Celestron CG-5 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount with Tripod
An ultra-heavy-duty equatorial mount, the respected Celestron CG-5 mount has earned its good reputation amongst the amateur astronomy community because it is an affordable, stable beauty. Now the computerized version, available on many of Celestron's finer scopes, is also available for purchase so that you can put any optical tube assembly that you like upon it. The optional GPS accessory is highly recommended for incredibly accurate scope alignments.
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Load Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motor | Yes |
| GO-TO Capability | Yes |
| Latitude Adjustment Range | 30-60° (adjustment screw removed for 0-30°) |
| Polar Axis Scope | Optional (#94224) |
| Includes Tripod/Pier | Yes |
| Power Source |
Vehicle cigarette lighter port Optional #18778 AC adapter Optional Power Tank |
| Weight | 42.0 lbs (19.07kg) |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Plastic motor covers
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron CG-5 Motorized Equatorial Telescope Mount with Tripod:
This is a very interesting mount as you get a lot for the price you pay. This is not a high-end mount (e.g., Astrophysics/Takahashi/Losmandy), but it does the job very well. I use it for visual observing with a Televue TV-102, and it handles the load nicely. The GoTo is pretty impressive. Multiple meridian swings to east/west targets always yield the object in the field of a 13mm Nagler. I do not do astrophotography, so I cannot comment on the accuracy of tracking for long exposures, but for visual work it is very good.
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Power Supplies
- Price: $17.89
- Price: $115.00
Viewing Aids
- Price: $38.22
Alignment Aids
- Price: $39.95
Counterweights
- Price: $29.95
Navigation/GPS Acc.
- Price: $32.96
Mounting Plates
Cases
- Price: $98.50
What's in the Box
- Car Battery Adapter (25'/7.7 m)
- 11 lb Counterweight
- NexStar® Computerized Hand Controller
- 2-Year Warranty
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