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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 NexStar 8. It weighs 8 lbs.
$189.00
| Equatorial Wedges | |
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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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