Celestron CGX-L Computerized Mount without Tripod - 91532

CGX-L FEATURES

• 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 144mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads

• Longer 270mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
• Heavy duty, 31.5mm 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 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 and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range

Improved Ergonomics:

• Integrated handles for easy transport and portability

• Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
• Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system

• Ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a 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, 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

Precision Tracking

This image of M51 is the result several of 5 minute guided sub exposures. Taken with the Celestron EdgeHD 1400 with 0.7x Focal Reducer, guiding at 2,737mm under somewhat turbulent seeing conditions. Despite the seeing conditions, average guiding accuracy was sub-arcsecond. The CGX-L supports the 14" optical tube for high resolution astrophotography with ease.