CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod
Celestron
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The Celestron CGX-L is a robust computerized German equatorial mount engineered for serious astrophotographers and remote observatories, featuring an impressive 75-pound payload capacity with an exceptional load-to-weight ratio of 47 pounds for the mount head alone. This observatory-grade system incorporates 144mm diameter worm wheels, a belt-drive system for smooth tracking with minimal backlash, and a longer 270mm dovetail saddle to securely support large optical tubes up to 14 inches in aperture. The mount includes advanced features such as GoTo capability with a 40,000+ object database via the NexStar+ hand controller, All-Star Polar Alignment software, home and limit optical sensors for remote operation, and full compatibility with ASCOM and Celestron PWI control software for precise multi-point mount modeling.
Specifications
| Power Voltage | 12 V |
| Mount Head and Counterweight Shaft Weight | 52.6 lb |
| Hand Controller Database | 40000 |
| Tripod Weight | 46.2 kg |
| User-Defined Objects | 100 |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Mount Head Weight | 47 kg |
| Total System Weight | 120 lb |
| Tripod Leg Size | 2.75 in |
| Control Type | GoTo |
| Dovetail Saddle Length | 270 in |
| Latitude Range | 3° |
| Worm Wheel Diameter | 144 mm |
| Tripod Height Range | 35.75 in |
| Drive System | Belt-Drive |
| Payload Capacity | 75 lb |
| Standard Counterweight Weight | 22 lb |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 70 in |
| Power Requirement | 2.5 |
| Counterweight Shaft Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Meridian Tracking | 20° |