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Celestron CG5 mount by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, June 7, 2010
I wanted the CG5 for a 4" refractor. I was expecting something shaky and was pleased to find a pretty sturdy GOTO mount. My refractor weighs 6 lbs. This mount is rated for 30 lbs of instrument and 33 lbs of weights. Read the manual several times to l...
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Review for CG-5 GOTO mount by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, January 29, 2013
Assembly and set up of the CG-5 mount and the tripod are straightforward and quick as long as the instructions are followed. The RA and DEC clutches must be locked for the motors to move the telescope properly, an important point that is not explicit...
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Reviewer of CG-5 by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, January 28, 2013
Optimal Performance/Price ratio Pros: Solid mount for a light telescope Cons: Dovetail clamp can damage aluminum dovetails
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Telescope Mount 91518 has been discontinued by Celestron and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.

Product Info for Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Telescope Mount 91518

Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Mount 91518 - Precision engineered for stability Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Telescope Mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth operation.image

The key element that makes Celestron CG 5 GoTo Mount System the most stable in its class is the Heavy-Duty Tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views.

Celestron CG 5 EQ Computerized Telescope Mount for Celestron Telescopes also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments. Celestron CG-5 EQ Telescope GoTo Mount System 91518 comes with one 11lb Weight.

Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Mount 91518 is Celestron Computerized GoTo version of sturdy Celestrons CG-5 Mount . Couple Celestron CG 5 Computerized Mount with the Included Computerized Control System to utilize many of the same functions and features - like Celestron NexStar Computer Control System and an Autoguider Port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography - as Celestron 's most advanced GoTo Telescopes .

Celestron CG-5 GoTo Mount 91518 are also upgradeable to GPS with the optional Celestron CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966) allowing your Celestron Telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth, the date and time, making the alignment process faster and easier than ever before!

Features of Celestron CG-5 German Equatorial Computerized Mount System:

  • Computerized Go To Hand Controller with 40,000+ Object Database
  • GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966)
  • Precision Worm Gears on Both Axes for extremely smooth operation
  • Autoguider Port for long exposure astrophotography
  • Large Shafts and Bearings and substantial base castings for additional stability
  • Ultra Sturdy Adjustable Tripod with 2" Stainless Steel Legs

Package Contents:

  • Celestron CG-5 Computerized German Equatorial Mount 91518
    • Computerized Go-To Hand Control w/40,000+ object database
    • Heavy-Duty Tripod
    • One 11 lb. Counterweight
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