For a completely automated GoTo system, the C5-SGT (#11072) comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high-speed motors and hand control, the C5-SGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter what level you are starting out at, the Advanced GT series will unfold all the wonders of the universe for you and your friends.

CG-5 Mount — Precision engineered for stability.

Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.

The Advanced GT Series telescopes include these high performance features:

• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963)
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• 40,000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
• 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
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron’s sleek integrated design.

The Advanced Series C5-SGT Specifications:

• 127mm (5.0") Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
• 1250mm f/10 Focal Length
• Adjustable 2" Steel Leg Tripod with Accessory Tray/Leg Brace
• Right Ascension and Declination Setting Circles
• Slow Motion Control Knobs on Both Axes
• Telescope Weight: 48 lb.
• 40,000+ object database, 400 user defined programmable objects.
                      

  Complete Revised NGC Catalog 7,840 Complete Messier Catalog 110 Complete IC Catalog 5,386 Complete Caldwell 109 Abell Galaxies 2,712

  Solar System Objects 9 Famous Asterisms 20 Selected CCD Imaging Objects 25 Selected SAO Stars 29,500 Total Object Database 45,492

• Enhanced information on over 200 objects
• Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; Hand Control
• DC Servo Motors with Encoders on both Axes
• 4º/second Max. Slew Speed
• RS-232 communication port on hand control
• Auxiliary Port and Autoguider Port on motor drive

The Advanced Series C5-SGT Standard Accessories:

• 1-1/4" 25mm Eyepiece (50x)
• 6x30 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
• CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
• 90° Mirror Diagonal – 1-1/4"
• The Sky Level I CD-ROM
• Accessory Tray