Celestron CG5 Computerised Mount & Tripod

Award winning computerised GoTo version of Celestron's sturdy CG5 mount. Couple this solid mount with the included computerised control system to utilize many of the same functions and features like the NexStarcomputer control system and an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astro imaging as Celestron's most advanced GoTo telescopes. With a 40,000 object database and the carrying capacity to hold up to an 11" SCT this is a fully capable mount system.

GoTo models are also upgradeable to GPS with the optional SkySync GPS Accessory allowing your telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth, the date and time.


BBC Sky at Night Magazine Group Test Winner

CG5 Computerized Mount General Features:
Heavy Duty (CG5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount (same as supplied with Advanced Series GT telescopes)
Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray for stability and easy setup for field operation.

CG5 Computerized Mount Computerised Specifications:
Proven NexStar computer control technology
40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a PC
GPS-compatible with optional GPS Accessory

Related Products:

Celestron SkySync GPS Accessory £169.00 Adds GPS to Celestron computerised telescopes for accurate alignment, without the ... More info...	Celestron C6 SCT XLT Optical Tube Assembly £540.00 The C6-A-XLT is Celestron's newest aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain with CG5 dovetail for ... More info...
Celestron Polar Finder CG5 £34.99 This useful accessory speeds accurate polar alignment on the CG5 and ... More info...	Celestron C8 SCT XLT CG5 Optical Tube Assembly £799.00 Available again soon - The C8 is Celestron’s iconic product. No ... More info...