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Celestron CG-5 Computerized Mount

Manuals and User Guides for Celestron CG-5 Computerized Mount. We found 1 manuals for free downloads instruction manual

Below you will find brief information for Advanced Series CG-5, Advanced Series CG-5 GT. These telescopes feature German equatorial mounts for precise tracking of celestial objects. The CG-5 offers manual slow-motion controls, while the CG-5 GT is computerized with GoTo technology for automatic slewing to over 40,000 objects. Both models include adjustable tripods and counterweights for balance, finderscopes for easy object location, and dovetail mounting bars for optical tube attachment.

Key Features

  • German equatorial mount for smooth tracking
  • Adjustable tripod for stable viewing
  • Counterweights for proper balance
  • GoTo technology (CG-5 GT) for automatic object location
  • Hand control (CG-5 GT) for easy navigation

Pages: 39 Celestron CG-5 Computerized Mount instruction manual

Brand: Celestron Category: Telescopes Size: 1 MB

Languages: English

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Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I set up the tripod?
Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart until each leg is fully extended. Adjust the height using the leg clamps.
How do I attach the equatorial mount to the tripod?
Place the equatorial mount on the tripod head so that the two are flush. Tighten the knob on the underside of the tripod head to hold the equatorial mount firmly in place.
How do I balance the telescope in R.A.?
Loosen the R.A. clutch lock lever and position the telescope off to one side of the mount. Move the counterweight until the telescope remains stationary when the R.A. clutch knobs are loose.
How is the Advanced Series CG-5 GT powered?
The Advanced GT can be powered by the supplied car battery adapter or optional 12v AC adapter. Use only adapters supplied by Celestron.

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