Celestron CGEM Computerized Mount

Celestron CGEM Computerized Mount

New Computerized German Equatorial
Mount from Celestron.
See The Review In The November 2009
Issue Of Sky & Telescope.
 

General Features:
CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount
Ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with Accessory Tray
Payload Capacity of 40 lbsCGEM Computerized Mount - Computerized Mount Features:
40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on
over 200 objects
Proven NexStar computer control technology
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product
updates over the Internet
New "All-star" Polar alignment uses any bright star for a quick and accurate Polar alignment
Software Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five
Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits
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
Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking
errors inherent to all worm drives
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
Steel worm gear and 90mm pitch diameter brass worm wheel
Drive Motors - Low Cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet
operation and long life. The motor armatures are skewed to minimize cogging which is
required fro low speed tracking.
Internal Cable wiring for trouble-free setup and transportation
Designated six-pin RJ-12 modular jack, ST-4 compatible guide port
Autoguide port and auxiliary ports located on the electronic plate for long exposure
astrophotography
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for
easy operation of goto features
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
Precision machined 40mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller
bearings and ball bearings.
GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory
Secure power plug ensures that the Mount's power source is not accidentally disconnected.

See The Review In The November 2009 Issue Of Sky & Telescope.
 

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