Description

Celestron CGX-L equatorial 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope

Celestron SKU: 12072 | Helix SKU: CT12072

Overview

• 14 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• Celestron premium StarBright XLT coatings
• CGX-L computerized Equatorial mount
• Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism that moves the primary mirror to adjust focus is supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the mirror flop typical of bushing focus mechanisms
• Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 – 55
• 9×50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

• COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES:

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

  Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes

  Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads

  New accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet

  Heavy duty, 31.5 mm 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 new 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 over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range

  Dual-fit Vixen CG-5 and Losmandy CGE dovetail saddle

  +20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side

  Redesigned tripod has a widened stance for added stability. The minimum tripod height has also been lowered per user feedback

  Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport

  IMPROVED ERGONOMICS:

  Integrated handles for easy transport and portability

  All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs

  Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system

  All-new ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed 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

  Description

  Celestron s newly designed CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series.  Capable of carrying  Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, Fastar compatible, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.

  Key design goals included larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport.  COMPACT.  ERGONOMIC.  INNOVATIVE.

  Specifications

   

  Optical Tube Info:
  Optical Design		Schmidt-Cassegrain
  Aperture (mm)		355.5 mm (14 in)
  Focal Length		3910 mm (154 in)
  Focal Ratio		11
  Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)		40 mm (1.57 in)
  Magnification of Eyepiece 1		98 x
  Finderscope		9×50
  Star Diagonal		2 with 1.25 adapter
  Mount Info:
  Mount		German Equatorial
  Instrument load capacity		75 lb
  Tripod height adjustment range		35.75” to 52.75”
  Tripod leg diameter		2.75
  Latitude adjustment range		3º-65º
  Tripod Weight		46.2 lb
  EQ Head Weight w o Counterweight Shaft		47 lb
  Total EQ Head Weight		52.6 lb
  Max Slew Speed		4º second (3º second is default)
  Tracking Rates		Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories)		4
  Autoguide port		Yes
  USB Port		Yes
  Software		PWI Telescope Control Software
  Included Items
  		CGX-L Equatorial Head
  		CGX-L Tripod
  		Accessory Tray
  		3 x 22 lb Counterweight
  		NexStar+ Hand Control
  		DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
  		8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)

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