Celestron CGX-L 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain

• 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"
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Computerised Mount Features:

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 144mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
• Longer 270mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
• Massive 70mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
• Accessory tray holds three 1.25 and two 2 eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
• Heavy duty, 31.5mm 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
• Motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
• Heavy duty belt-drive system minimises 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 PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modelling 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 optimise center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilise the increased 3°-65° latitude range
• Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
• +20° 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

Ergonomics:

• Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
• Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
• Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
• Ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a 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