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Key Features
- For Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes
- Functional Use at Equatorial Locations
- Heavy Duty, Stable Platform
- Built-in Hand Control Holder
The HD Pro Wedge from Celestron is designed for fork-mounted Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11". The wedge provides a stable and heavy-duty platform that minimizes vibrations during astro-imaging. As the telescope's motor drive tracks the stars across the sky from east to west, the HD Pro Wedge tilts the telescope's R.A. into polar alignment allowing the motor drive to track an arc around the polar axis as the stars move across the celestial sphere. The wedge comes pre-assembled but some adjustment will be necessary.
More DetailsFunctional for use at the equator, the HD Pro Wedge can be configured for either a latitude range of 0-50° or 40-90°, depending on your location. The center of gravity can be adjusted for maximum stability. There are over-sized adjustment knobs for both altitude and azimuth for easy polar alignment. A holder for the hand control can be placed on the wedge or the fork arm. The tilt plate allows the telescope to be easily mounted onto the wedge and a large 14 mm diameter latitude adjustment screw adds to the stability of the HD Pro Wedge.
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Does it work for Celestron Nextar Evolution 8?
Yes this model will. Also the Celestron EQ Wedge for NexStar 6/8SE Evolution Telescopes will too. Website link: http://bhpho.to/2dfhbL2
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Thank you all for taking your time to help me. As some of you own a NexStar 8SE you'll be able to answer that: I've heard also that the Nexstar 8 SE is not geared accurately enough for photography, is that true? With this wedge I'll be able to make astrophotography?
This device does not have a motor to track the stars. It is a chunk of metal that converts an azel mount into a polar mount. Camera gear needs a motorized tracker.
Date published: 2020-07-31
Does it work for the Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD ...
Does it work for the Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD 8"?
No, because the CGEM II is a German equatorial mount, you do need an HD Pro Wedge which is used for an Alt/Azm type mount. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron
Date published: 2019-07-01
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Is it compatible with older NexStar 11 GPS scopes from the early 2000s?
Yes, it is compatible. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron
Date published: 2023-02-02
Will this work with a CPC 800 Deluxe HD?
Will this work with a CPC 800 Deluxe HD?
The Celestron HD Pro Wedge is designed to support Celestron fork mounted Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11", including the CPC 800 Deluxe HD model.
Date published: 2022-01-10
Will this accecpt an 8se motorized base? Or do i ...
Will this accecpt an 8se motorized base? Or do i have to get the "other wedge" i need to be alke to swap scopes. Cpc 11HD and nexstar 8se.
This is a tricky one, I'm not sure. I know that the Pro Wedge is designed for the CPC 8 to 11, but not sure if it will accept the Nextar 8se. The base of the 8se might not fit the Pro Wedge properly. Best to ask Celestron directly.
Date published: 2020-01-07
Is this compitable with a 12inch dobsonian?
Is this compitable with a 12inch dobsonian?
No, the HD Pro Wedge is designed for use with Celestron fork mounted SCT and EdgeHD telescopes.
Date published: 2022-08-15
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Can this work with the celestron CGE pro mount?
Yes this model will.
Date published: 2018-08-28
