Celestron CGX-L Equatorial 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Product code:
12070-CGL
in stock
[value]
£5,999.99 UK Price
£4,999.99 (ex. VAT) International Price
Product information
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
- Aluminium Optical Tube
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- 2350mm focal length (f/10)
- 25mm eyepiece included (94x)
- Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories
- 6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount
Computerised Mount Features:
CGX-L Features
Mount 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)
- 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
- 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
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 235mm (9.25") |
| Focal Length | 2350mm (93") |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm (.98") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 94x |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 555x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 34x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.49 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1127x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 85mm (3.35") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 36% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 559mm (22") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 271.78mm (10.7") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 20 lbs (9.07 kg) |
| Dovetail | CGE Dovetail Bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Equatorial |
| Instrument load capacity | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 908.05mm - 1339.85mm (35.75" - 52.75") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 69.85mm (2.75") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
| Latitude adjustment range | 3° - 65° |
| Mount Head Weight | 52.6 lbs (23.8 kg) |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 46.2 lbs (21 kg) |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 22 lbs |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North & EQ South |
| GPS | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
| Number of Auxiliary ports | 4 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any Aux port, 2 are located near dovetail saddle) |
| Autoguide port | Yes, 2 ports (one is located near the dovetail saddle) |
| USB Port | Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3 amps |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software | CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight | 140.8 lbs (63.86 kg) |
| Included Items | CGX-L Equatorial Head | CGX-L Tripod | Accessory Tray | 1 x 22 lbs counterweight | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item# 18769) | 8mm Allen wrench (contained in rear carry handle) |
Product Info
| GTIN | 050234120708 |
| SKU | 050234120708 |
| MPN | 12070-CGL |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Product Code | 12070-CGL |
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Delivery Weight Package
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64kg |

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