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CGE PRO Computerized Telescopes

Overview

Celestron's newest line of observatory class German equatorial telescopes

The CGE Pro computerized series is Celestron's newest line of observatory class German equatorial telescopes. Offered with 9.25", 11" and 14" aperture Schmidt Cassegrain optical tubes, they all come mounted on the new state of the art CGE Pro GoTo mount.

The German Equatorial mount has long been the favored choice of astronomy buffs and astrophotographers because of its stability and portability. More stable because the center of gravity is directly over the center of its base, more portable because it can be broken down into smaller component parts for easy storage and transportation.

For astrophotography, the German Equatorial mount offers easier balancing, unlimited space at the rear of the telescope tube to mount a camera, and whole sky access. Now you can enjoy all of the NexStar software and database features with the extra stability and portability of a German Equatorial mount.

 
CGE Pro 925
sku: 11086
price: $5,999.00 USD
 CGE Pro 925
CGE Pro 1100
sku: 11087
price: $6,999.00 USD
 CGE Pro 1100
CGE Pro 1400
sku: 11088
price: $8,999.00 USD
 CGE Pro 1400
CGE Pro 1400 FASTAR
sku: 11089
price: $9,499.00 USD
 CGE Pro 1400 FASTAR
OPTICAL DESIGN Learn More Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain
APERTURE Learn More 235 mm (9.25 in) 279.4 mm (11 in) 355.5 mm (14 in) 355.5 mm (14 in)
FOCAL LENGTH Learn More 2350 mm (92.52 in) 2800 mm (110.24 in) 3910 mm (153.94 in) 3910 mm (153.94 in)
FOCAL RATIO Learn More 10 10.02 11 11
FINDERSCOPE Learn More 6x30 9x50 9x50 9x50
MOUNT Learn More CGE Pro Computerized Equatorial CGE Pro Computerized Equatorial CGE Pro Computerized Equatorial CGE Pro Computerized Equatorial
OPTICAL TUBE Learn More Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
EYEPIECE 1 Learn More 25 mm (0.98 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 40 mm (1.57 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1 Learn More 94 x 70 x 98 x 98 x
STAR DIAGONAL Learn More 1.25 1.25 2" with 1.25" adapter 2" with 1.25" adapter
TRIPOD Learn More Adjustable, 2.75" Stainless Steel legs Adjustable, 2.75" Stainless Steel legs Adjustable, 2.75" Stainless Steel legs Adjustable, 2.75" Stainless Steel legs
CD ROM Learn More NexRemote control software with RS232 cable NexRemote control software with RS232 cable NexRemote control software with RS232 cable NexRemote control software with RS232 cable
POWER SUPPLY Learn More Car battery adapter Car battery adapter Car battery adapter Car battery adapter
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More 555 x 660 x 840 x 840 x
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More 34 x 40 x 51 x 51 x
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE Learn More 14.4 14.7 15.3 15.3
RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH) Learn More 0.59 arcsec 0.5 arcsec 0.39 arcsec 0.39 arcsec
RESOLUTION (DAWES) Learn More 0.49 arcsec 0.42 arcsec 0.33 arcsec 0.33 arcsec
LIGHT GATHERING POWER Learn More 1127 x 1593 x 2579 x 2579 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW Learn More 0.53 ° 0.53 ° 0.53 ° 0.53 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) Learn More 28 ft (8.53 m) 28 ft (8.53 m) 28 ft (8.53 m) 28 ft (8.53 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS Learn More Starbright XLT Coating Starbright XLT Coating Starbright XLT Coating Starbright XLT Coating
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION Learn More 3.35 in (85.09 mm) 3.75 in (95.25 mm) 4.5 in (114.3 mm) 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA Learn More 13.1 % 11.6 % 10.3 % 10.3 %
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER Learn More 36.2 % 34.1 % 32.2 % 32.2 %
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH Learn More 22 in (558.8 mm) 24 in (609.6 mm) 31 in (787.4 mm) 31 in (787.4 mm)
OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT Learn More 20 lb (9.07 kg) 27.5 lb (12.47 kg) 45 lb (20.41 kg) 45 lb (20.41 kg)
TRIPOD AND PIER WEIGHT Learn More 52 lb (23.59 kg) 52 lb (23.59 kg) 52 lb (23.59 kg) 52 lb (23.59 kg)
EQ MOUNT WEIGHT Learn More 75 lb (34.02 kg) 75 lb (34.02 kg) 75 lb (34.02 kg) 75 lb (34.02 kg)
COUNTERWEIGHT BAR Learn More 5 lb (2.27 kg) 5 lb (2.27 kg) 5 lb (2.27 kg) 5 lb (2.27 kg)
COUNTERWEIGHTS Learn More 1 x 22 lb 2 x 22 lb 3 x 22 lb 3 x 22 lb
SLEW SPEEDS Learn More Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x
TRACKING RATES Learn More Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
TRACKING MODES Learn More EQ North and EQ South EQ North and EQ South EQ North and EQ South EQ North and EQ South
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES Learn More 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align
DATABASE Learn More 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
POWER REQUIREMENTS Learn More 12 VDC 2.5A 12 VDC 2.5A 12 VDC 2.5A 12 VDC 2.5A
INTERNAL CLOCK Learn More Yes Yes Yes Yes
GPS Learn More Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory
PAYLOAD CAPACITY Learn More N/A N/A N/A N/A
WEIGHT Learn More N/A N/A N/A N/A
MOTOR DRIVE Learn More N/A N/A N/A N/A
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL Learn More N/A N/A N/A N/A
 
 
CGE Pro Mount
sku: 91527
price: $4,999.00 USD
 CGE Pro Mount
OPTICAL DESIGN Learn More N/A
APERTURE Learn More N/A
FOCAL LENGTH Learn More N/A
FOCAL RATIO Learn More N/A
FINDERSCOPE Learn More N/A
MOUNT Learn More N/A
OPTICAL TUBE Learn More N/A
EYEPIECE 1 Learn More N/A
MAGNIFICATION 1 Learn More N/A
STAR DIAGONAL Learn More N/A
TRIPOD Learn More N/A
CD ROM Learn More N/A
POWER SUPPLY Learn More N/A
HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More N/A
LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION Learn More N/A
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE Learn More N/A
RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH) Learn More N/A
RESOLUTION (DAWES) Learn More N/A
LIGHT GATHERING POWER Learn More N/A
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW Learn More N/A
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) Learn More N/A
OPTICAL COATINGS Learn More N/A
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION Learn More N/A
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA Learn More N/A
SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER Learn More N/A
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH Learn More N/A
OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT Learn More N/A
TRIPOD AND PIER WEIGHT Learn More 52 lb (23.59 kg)
EQ MOUNT WEIGHT Learn More 75 lb (34.02 kg)
COUNTERWEIGHT BAR Learn More 5 lb (2.27 kg)
COUNTERWEIGHTS Learn More 1 x 22 lb
SLEW SPEEDS Learn More Nine slew speeds 5.5 deg/s, 2 deg/s, 0.5 deg/s, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x
TRACKING RATES Learn More Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
TRACKING MODES Learn More EQ North and EQ South
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES Learn More 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align, 1-Star Align,
DATABASE Learn More 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
POWER REQUIREMENTS Learn More 12VDC 2.5A
INTERNAL CLOCK Learn More Yes
GPS Learn More Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory
PAYLOAD CAPACITY Learn More 90 lb (40.82 kg)
WEIGHT Learn More 154 lb (69.85 kg)
MOTOR DRIVE Learn More DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
COMPUTER HAND CONTROL Learn More Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 backlit LED buttons
 

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Images

Orion Nebula

Orion Nebula


captured using CGE Pro 925

submitted by kortana
Horsehead Nebula

Horsehead Nebula


captured using CGE Pro 925

submitted by cmoney
Saturn

Saturn


captured using CGE Pro 925

submitted by Tibi
Moon

Moon


captured using CGE Pro 925

submitted by Tibi
M-27 Narrowband

M-27 Narrowband

CGE-Pro "First Light"

captured using CGE Pro 1100

submitted by drpdmartin
M15

M15

Just learning the new CGE Pro 1400. This image: 6 5 minute light frames stacked in DSS; no darks or flats. Post processed in PSE.

captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by CGEProjohn
Lunar Mosaic

Lunar Mosaic

Mosaic of 6 images joined in PSE7 and blended

captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by CGEProjohn
CGEPro and CGEM

CGEPro and CGEM


captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by CGEProjohn
CGEPro under Pueblo West Skies

CGEPro under Pueblo West Skies


captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by CGEProjohn
NGC 891

NGC 891

NGC 891 shot taken with the Celestron New CGE Pro 1400

captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by DanMedley
NGC 2392

NGC 2392

The Planetary Nebula NGC 2392 or the Eskimo Nebula is located in Gemini and is ~3000 light years distant. It is estimated to be ~1000 years old.

The image was taken with narrow band filters with SII mapped to red, H-Alpha mapped to green, and OIII mapped to blue.

captured using CGE Pro 1400

submitted by jrstegeman
M31

M31


captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by Vic Eden
M31

M31


captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by Vic Eden
Horse and Flame - HD8

Horse and Flame - HD8

Horse and Flame - HD8

8x600s Ha, unbinned

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
Leo Trio

Leo Trio

Leo Trio
6x600s Luminance, unbinned
6x300s RGB at 2x2 binning

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
M81 and M82 - HD8

M81 and M82 - HD8

M81 and M82 on opposite sides
of a 37mm wide frame.

6x300s Luminance, unbinned
6x150s RGB at 2x2 binning
6x300s Ha at 2x2 binning

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
M63 - HD8

M63 - HD8

M63 - HD8

4x600s Luminance, unbinned
3x300s RGB at 2x2 binning

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
Venus

Venus

Venus as seen from my backyard. The image was taken using a TEC 10" f/20 Maksutov-Cassegrain (on loan to me) and a SkyNyx 2-2 monochrome webcam.

The UV filter helps to bring out subtle cloud detail.

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by jrstegeman
M81

M81


captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
M27

M27

M27 in false color (Hubble palette)
CDK12.5 and Apogee U16M
3x15m S-II
4x15m HA
3x15m O-III

This is a preview processing. I need to remove gradients and add more exposure before making a final version.

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep
M51

M51

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy

OTA: Planewave CDK 12.5
Camera: Apogee U16M
Mount: Celestron CGE Pro
Filters: Baader LRGB, Astrodon HA
Guided with MetaGuide

Exposures:
L: 200min @1x1
RGB: 40min each @2x2
HA: 240min @2x2

Processing:
Mostly home-grown software for calibration
Aligning done with MaximDL
DDP done with ImagesPlus
Photoshop used for color combine and HA enhancement.

captured using CGE Pro Mount

submitted by andrep

Videos

2009 PATS Coverage


submitted by CelestronDotCom

CGE Pro Computerized German Equatorial Mount


submitted by Celestron.com

Celestron at NEAF 2009 - Sky & Telescope


submitted by Sky & Telescope

Celestron CGE Pro Computerized Telescopes Unveiled at CES 2009

CelestronLife.com interview with Celestron's VP of Sales Victor Aniceto about the flagship Celestron CGE Pro Computerized Telescope Series from the floor of the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show

submitted by CelestronLife.com

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