Details
Features
General Features
- AltAz Computerized mount, as supplied with all LCM telescopes
- NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of over 4,000 objects
- Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure
- Pre-assembled adjustable tripod with accessory tray
- DC operation (batteries not included)
- Vixen style dovetail compatible with the CG5 or Advanced Series dovetails
Additional Information
| Payload Capacity | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
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News
- 11/22/2010 - Sky And Telescope Magazine Hot Products for 2011
- 11/19/2010 - Hot Product for 2011
Knowledge Base
- How do I get a new hand control for my LCM telescope?
- The hand control holder on my LCM mount slips down the tripod leg. How do I fix this?
- How do I quickly start my Celestron telescope? Can I use previous alignment information?
- How do I manually move my LCM scope?
- How do I power my LCM mount?
- Can I use my LCM telescope for photography?
- Can the dovetail bars on Celestron LCM Series optical tubes be used on other mounts?
- How do I do a GOTO or alignment on the sun when it does not appear in the SOLAR SYSTEM list?
- How do I properly mount my LCM scope to the mount?
- How much magnification can I use with my LCM and how much is too much?
- I can't find anything with my StarPointer-equipped telescope - help!
- I'm using rechargeable batteries with my Celestron GOTO mount and the mount won't power up even though the batteries are new and fully charged. What's the problem?
- Leveling your LCM telescope mount and tripod
- What do I need to know about using the altitude lock with my LCM mount?
- What eyepiece size or diameter is used with my LCM?
- What is my scope's StarPointer for? How do I use it?
- Balancing your PowerSeeker telescope
- Can I use my PowerSeeker telescope for photography?
- How do you stop a GOTO slew in progress? Is there a better way than turning off power or pulling the power plug?
- Does the NexStar hand control database include IC (Index Catalogue) objects?
- What problems are possible when using a dovetail-equipped telescope tube designed for one mount when it's used with another mount?
- Can all named stars listed in the hand control be used for alignment?
- Can I control my Celestron GOTO mount with programs like Maxim DL?
- The hand control of my new scope shows the message “Bootloader invalid package 0080†or “Bootloader invalid package 0002â€. How can I fix this and make the mount work?
- I have a NexStar+ hand control and it's not showing my mount's name when I turn my scope on. How can I fix this?
- I have a NexStar+ hand control and I had to reprogram it after a†Bootloader error.†Now it's not showing my mount's name when I turn my scope on. How can I fix this?
- I’m experiencing motion to the east after slews with my Celestron Alt-Az GOTO mount. Is this backlash and how do I correct it?
- What are the payload weights of Celestron mounts?
Downloads
Reference Materials
Astronomy Basics (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) (2.26 MB | PDF)
Telescope Basics (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) (481.61 KB | PDF)
Telescope Maintenance (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) (640.68 KB | PDF)
Celestial Observing (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) (381.85 KB | PDF)
Software

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A. Celestron warrants its accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.
B. The proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of Celestron.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
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Celestron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style of accessory. If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your accessory contact:
Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A.
(310) 328-9560, Fax (310) 212-5835
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. PST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized Celestron dealer in the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from a Celestron Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty service.
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