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| Telescope Equatorial Mount - CG-4 | |
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The CG-4 mount is a very
rigid German equatorial mount. A counterweight, latitude scale, setting circles and slow
motion controls on both axes are standard. The adjustable height aluminum, very rigid
tripod has excellent damping characteristics and a handy accessory tray. It is the same
mount as used on Celestron HD telescopes. Optional motor
drives and a polar alignment finderscope are available. |
$149.00 |
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For optimal
performance in astronomical observing that involves setting circles or motorized tracking,
Celestron’s telescopes with a fork mount and motor drive must be mounted on an
Equatorial Wedge. The wedge allows you to tilt the telescope so that its polar axis (R.A.
axis) is parallel to the earth’s axis. The angle of tilt will depend on your latitude when the telescope is level. The angle between the horizon level and the polar axis will equal your latitude when the telescope’s axis is parallel with that of the earth’s. Once properly mounted and adjusted on the wedge, the telescope is said to be equatorially mounted and its setting circles can be used to locate deep-sky objects. |
| C5 Wedge
#93654 $169.95 Is standard with the C5+ telescope. An optional upgrade for the C8 telescope is to use the C5 Wedge, which allows the C8 to be used more easily as a tabletop telescope. The C5 Wedge comes with height adjustment screws and a bubble level, and has a latitude range of 0° to 90°. |
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| Standard
C8 Wedge #93656 $109.95 Is standard with the Celestar 8 Deluxe telescope. It can be used as an upgrade for the basic Celestar 8 telescope when used with an adjustable tripod or as a tabletop telescope. |
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| Deluxe Latitude Adjuster #93528 $49.95 | |
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Raise and lower the
tilt plate of the C8 wedge (#93656) with fine precision, using Celestron’s Deluxe
Latitude Adjuster. Used during the polar alignment process, this adjuster is a real time
saver. Especially convenient if you observe from a variety of different sites, which
necessitates readjusting your polar alignment for each location. The Deluxe Latitude Adjuster consists primarily of a heavy-duty latitude adjustment bar with a large central adjustment knob. Also included are bolts with oversized knobs for attaching the telescope to the wedge, and for locking the tilt plate to the side of the wedge. |
| Heavy-Duty Wedge #93655 $299.95 | |
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For
Celestron‘s C8 and C11 telescopes. It is available for the more serious observer. It
is standard with the Ultima 9¼ and Ultima 11 telescopes. It is sold as an option for
Ultima 2000 — 8" telescopes. It can also be used as an upgrade for the standard
C8 telescopes. It increases the rigidity of the telescope while giving a 0° to 90° range
of operation. An upgrade kit with a deluxe latitude adjuster and azimuth controls for easy
polar alignment is available (#93662). |
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Seasonal
Star Chart This star finder is best designed for night time, and outdoor use. Major stars are printed in luminous ink which glows in the dark. More than 1000 stars and deep sky objects are listed and charted. Seasonal Star Chart has information on various types of galaxies and nebulae. 20pgs. ITEM# MSD-T-2090 $19.95 |
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With
built-in azimuth and altitude adjustment controls for easy polar alignment, this
wedge has a 25-90 degree latitude range. 
Used
on either NexStar 5 or NexStar 8, it weighs 8 lbs.