CGE Pro Mount General Features
* CGE PRO computerized Equatorial mount
* Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55"
* One 22 lbs counterweight
* Weighs 154 lbs
CGE Pro Mount Computerized Mount Features
* Proven NexStar computer control technology
* 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
* New All-Star Polar Alignment routine for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
* Software Features include: Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five alignment methods and user-defined slew limits.
* Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
* 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
* Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
* 12VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders
* Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives
* Drive Motors - High quality motors with seven slot skewed armature to minimize magnetic cogging for quiet operation and long life. Precision made cut-steel gears in gearbox for Improve tracking precision.
* Bearing and Shaft - Main shafts are made from 1.57" diameter steel tubing with .40" wall thickness with two preloaded 2.68" O.D. tapered roller bearings on each axes
* Precision worm drive system - .75" pitch dia. precision made steel worm preloaded with two .87" OD ball bearings to minimize run-out (a source of periodic error). 255 tooth 6" pitch dia. precision made worm wheel with enveloping brass teeth
* Spring loaded DEC worm to minimize backlash and for easy guiding.
* 4 point RA and DEC clutch system for no-slip pointing precision
* Autoguide port, PC port and auxiliary ports located on the electronic pier for long exposure astrophotography
* One 4.72" O.D. thrust bearing and one 4.13" O.D. thrust bearing on each axes provide a large thrust surface for additional stability.
* Rugged 9-pin thread on motor cables
* Latitude range: 10ﾰ to 65ﾰ northern or southern hemispheres
* RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
* Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
* GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93967)
Payload Capacity :
90 lb (40.82 kg)
Weight Learn More :
154 lb (69.85 kg)
Motor Drive Learn More :
DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Computer Hand Control Learn More :
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 backlit LED buttons
Slew Speeds Learn More :
Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x
Tracking Rates Learn More :
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes Learn More :
EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures Learn More :
2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align,
Database Learn More :
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements Learn More :
12VDC 2.5A
Internal Clock Learn More :
Yes
GPS Learn More :
Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory
Tripod and Pier Weight Learn More :
52 lb (23.59 kg)
EQ Mount Weight Learn More :
75 lb (34.02 kg)
Counterweight Bar Learn More :
5 lb (2.27 kg)
Counterweights Learn More :
1 x 22 lb
