Portability set up and transportation of the cge pro telescopes is made easy by separating the mount into smaller, easytocarry components. Celestron cg4 german equatorial mount, motor drive set da. The mount is in the home position when the counterweight shaft is pointing downward, and the telescope is pointing along the polar axis of the mount as pictured in figure 7 2 the mounts internal switches will take the mount to its mount home position when you power it on more on that in basic. You are now able to experience the smooth tracking and intuitive features combine with any scope of your choosing. The a200 mount is designed to give outstanding performance with up to 275 pounds of payload. Astromart classifieds mounts equatorial pair of manual pcg4 installation instructions manual. The follow up to how to align an equatorial mount, this video walks the viewer through how to point an equatorial mount in several different directions south, overhead, and north and does so. In order to align the mount properly, you will either need to manually turn a slowmotion knob on the right ascension axis or by adding a clock drive. Motor drive set da and polar finder by chuck hawks.
This celestron omni cg4 provides solid support for many types and sizes of telescopes. Imagine all the stars sitting still in the universe, and the only motion in existence being the rotation of the earth around its own axis. Based on the success of ieq45 mount, the ieq45 pro mount uses high resolution, low noise stepper motor with higher gear ration to offer better goto and tracking accuracy. The standard star book one hand controller slews a telescope installed on the mount in the xy directions in the directions of ra and dec. Celestron omni cg4 equatorial mount91509 telescopes at. The mount is rather heavy so it is best to do the installation in parts. Celestron omni cg4 equatorial mount91509 german equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all omni xlt series telescopes includes ra and dec slow motion controls and setting circles tripod has. The omni mount is a german equatorial mount that attaches to the tripod head. The right ascension motor drive allows the telescope to track a stars movement through the night sky, and the addition of a declination motor gives you the ability to make. If all is correct you will want to do the automatic. Manual equatorial mount for c8 mounts cloudy nights. Celestron cg4 german equatorial mount and tripod 91509. Includes ra and dec slow motion controls and setting circles. The eq1 equatorial mount is designed to hold small to midsize telescopes weighing up to about 7 lbs.
I had an old coulter optics 8 dob back then, wanted an eq mount as they had always fascinated me, but aperture won out. Improving the cg5 equatorial mount also available in german to see labels, touch the image with your mouse cursor. Nearly every telescope on an equatorial mount comes with setting circles. Heavyduty equatorial mount with a rugged and very stable stainless steel. Service manual for cordovox generator cag1, accordion super iv v ebay. Celestron cg4 german equatorial mount and tripod german equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all omni xlt series telescopes includes ra and dec slow motion controls and setting circles tripod has adjustable height 175 steel leg tripod with center braceaccessory tray two counterweights 7 lb and 4 lb. A quick and dirty guide in setting up a german equatorial mounted telescope the problem. Any type of telescope can be mounted on the eq1 equatorial mount, includprovided a. Great light weight equatorial mount for refractors up to 4 f10 or a 5 sct. Skywatcher the worlds largest telescope manufacturer skywatcher global. Locate the opening in the equatorial mount on the dec axis. Page 1 of 2 manual equatorial mount for c8 posted in mounts.
A manual german equatorial mount is one without go to capabilities provided by an on board computer and motors to drive the mount to a desired object. The omni cg4 mount from celestron is identical to the mount supplied with all omni xlt series telescopes. Start the disassembly by removing and setting aside the manual slow motion knobs and the. Add tracking and tracking correction capabilities to any setup that uses a celestron cg4 equatorial mount. Read the instructions through once carefully before beginning the installation process. The omni cg4 mount can be adjusted from about 20 to 60 degrees see. Includes ra and dec slow motion controls and setting. Operating instructions for the meade lx70 dual axis motor. The orion 7393 skyview pro telescope extension fits perfectly on this mount to give you an extra 16 of height and added weight which allows you to keep the legs non extended for superb stability and control when using a piggyback setup or while using a.
For heavier telescopes, the mount may not provide sufficient stability for steady imaging. Celestron omni cg4 equatorial mount and tripod ships free. The contents of each box are as follows equatorial mount. The losmandy gm8 equatorial mount users manual depending on which accessories you ordered, your gm8 mount was shipped in two to four boxes. Around this time last year i got back in the hobby after about a 25 year hiatus. Celestron cg4 german equatorial mount and tripod mfr. Celestron cg4 is a great little lightweight equatorial mount suitable for refractors up to 4 f10 or a 6 sct. Omni cg4 telescope mount and tripod celestron telescopes. View online or download celestron cg4 instruction manual. Equatorial mount quickly, easily and with a high degree of accuracy. Celestron omni cg4 german equatorial mount celestron omni cg4 mount features. While it has performed admirably for the two years that its been. German equatorial mount and tripod as supplied with all omni xlt series telescopes.
Manual german equatorial telescope mounts can track a celestial object once the mounts are properly polar aligned. Equatorial mounts compensate for the earths rotation when youre stargazing, and as such are great tools for astronomical telescopes. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The first part provides a general overview about these mounts. The present day celestron cg4 evolved from celestrons vixensupplied super polaris german equatorial mount and although now manufactured by celestrons corporate partner synta, it is essentially equivalent to the vixen gp2 mount. This section covers the assembly instructions for your celestron omni xlt telescope. The mount is in the home position when the counterweight shaft is pointing downward, and the telescope is pointing along the polar axis of the mount as pictured in figure 7 2 the mount s internal switches will take the mount to its mount home position when you power it on more on that in basic. Digital drive box, hand control, cables, mounting bolts, allen wrench, counterweight safety screw. It takes at least two strong people to lift the basera and the declination assemblies. Its a great product and i find no fault in the price to quality of it. Manual equatorial mounts largest selection top brands. Once the telescope is accurately polar aligned, the dual axis motor drive can be used to track night sky objects at the sidereal rate.
Based on the success of ieq30 mount, the ieq30 pro mount uses high resolution, low noise stepper motor to offer better goto and tracking accuracy. Gemini g53f german equatorial mount user manual ver2. The telescope tube should be removed from the mount while installing the. Addendum to the advanced gt mount manual firmware v. How to use aim eq mounts for amateur telescopes youtube. Celestron omni cg4 mount for omni xlt telescopes 38%. Heavyduty equatorial mount with a rugged and very stable stainless steel tripod. In theory, they show the right ascension and declination to which the telescope is pointed, making it simple to aim at any object whose coordinates you look up. This set will transform your mount into a computerized complex with goto, will allow you not only to comfortably observe but also to begin your first steps in astrophotography. Explore scientific exos2gt equatorial mount with pmc. In addition to these improvements, the celestron line of german equatorial mounts has long been recognized for features preferred by visual observers and astrophotographer alike. This german equatorial mount offers ra and dec slowmotion controls and setting circles.
The worlds easiest equatorial mount instruction manual. This mount is an excellent upgrade for all those 4 and 5 newtonian telescopes out there with the notoriously bad eq1 and eq2 type. Nonetheless, im warming to the idea of eventually getting an eq4 mount that will do a better job at carrying my c8 sct than what my current eq3 mount, an orion astroview mount, is doing. The worlds easiest equatorial mount instruction manual for reflector telescopes before you get started, youll need to know that your telescope is a reflector telescope. Shop celestron omni cg4 mount for omni xlt telescopes 38% off 4. Attaching the equatorial mount the equatorial mount allows you to tilt the telescopes axis of rotation so that you can track the stars as they move across the sky. Explore our entire collection of quality, reliable equatorial mounts for sale when you shop online at high point scientific today. The celestron omni cg4 mount, originally paired with and trusted to hold the omni xlt series telescopes from celestron is available as a standalone product. When i restarted i wanted to upgrade, and really wanted to try an eq mount this time around after hitting a few star. Celestron 93522 dual axis motor drive advanced cg4. Celestron cg4 german equatorial mount and tripod video. Manuals celestron telescopes, telescope accessories.
The celestron omni cg4 mount 91509 is the mount and tripod that is supplied with all celestron omni xlt telescopes. To be sure, this is only window shopping for me at this stage in time. Quick and dirty guide to setting up a german equatorial. Introduction cg5 information introduction preparation getting started declination axis right ascension axis tripod tips astronomy information barn door camera mount equatorial mount animation comet halebopp photos constellation. German equatorial mount shown celestron cg4 this article explains how german equatorial mounts work. Equatorial telescope mount parts and accessories for sale. Get the best deals on equatorial telescope mount parts and accessories when you shop the largest online selection at. Instruction manual for quattro 200mm, both steel and carbon fiber tube.
That means that everything you see will be upside down and backwards. Eqdrive upgrade kit eq3 for upgrading the sky watcher eq3, celestron cg4 mounts. Telescope assembly this manual is designed to instruct you in the proper use of your celestron c80 hd refractor, c102hd refractor, c114hd 4. Check if the mount tracks westward, if not change the rotation mount parameters menu.