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CG-5 Computerized — GoTo convenience and GPS compatibility for precision accuracy
We are proud to offer a computerized GoTo version of Celestron's sturdy CG-5 mount. Couple this solid mount with the included computerized control system to utilize many of the same functions and features — like the NexStarcomputer control system and an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography — as Celestron's most advanced GoTo telescopes.
GoTo models are also upgradeable to GPS with the optional SkySync GPS Accessory (#93969) allowing your telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth, the date and time.
Additional Information
| Mount | CG-5 Equatorial |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Car Battery Adapter |
| Weight (lbs) | 42 lbs (19 kg) |
| Motor Drive | DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | AutoAlign, 2-Star Alignment, Quick Align |
| Software Precision | 24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux Port, Autoguide Ports |
| Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| Database | 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
Knowledge Base
- I upgraded-reflashed my hand control and now I'm not getting the control functions for my mount, but for another mount. What happened? How can this be fixed?
- I upgraded-reflashed my Advanced GT hand control and now I'm not getting the control functions for my mount, but for another mount. What happened? How can this be fixed?
- I hibernated my GOTO mount. When I powered back up and woke up the scope, it did not point as accurately as before. What gives?
- I'm doing photography with an eyepiece, using my camera with and without a lens. What are the f-numbers of my setup for the afocal and eyepiece projection methods?
- I need to box up my scope and ship it. What's the best way to pack it?
- Why do I need to guide my telescope for photography? Don't accurate alignment and firmware functions like periodic error correction (PEC) take care of it all?
- My GPS-equipped scope is showing the wrong time information. How do I correct this?
- I "accidentally" took apart my eyepiece, removing the lens that goes closest to my eye. Help! How do I put it back together?
- I am using a SkyScout Connect with my Celestron GOTO telescope. Do I still need to align my scope?
- I am using a GPS with my Celestron GOTO telescope. Do I still need to bother with SkyAlign?
- I'm looking at my Celestron scope and it has a serial number on it. Can you tell me the model, type and year it was made?
- Does the stated payload weight of my Celestron mount include the counterweights?
- How do I use the setting circles on my Celestron German equatorial mount?
- How do I use the RA and Dec vernier scales on my Advanced GT (AS-GT) mount's setting circles?
- What are the specifications for an AC adapter that will work with Celestron's
- What is LST? Where do I find it in my GOTO scope's menu?
- When I use IDENTIFY with my GOTO scope, what is it showing me?
- I'm upgrading my Celestron Advanced GT or CGE German equatorial mount (GEM) to firmware version GEM 4.15 or later. How does the new firmware's All-Star polar alignment work with my mount?
- MY Advanced GT mount is moving in the wrong direction when I use the direction arrows. What is wrong? How can I change the direction of the direction buttons?
- Is there any way to run Celestron's window-based drivers and software on Macs?
- My images with a CCD camera are showing black or white streaks on the brighter stars. They are all bloomed out. What's wrong with my scope?
- Where can I download the unified ASCOM drivers for Celestron?
- What is the operating temperature range for Celestron's telescopes?
- My NexStar hand control displays "Offset Too Large" when I'm trying to change my scope's alignment. What does this mean? How to I fix the issue?
- My Celestron software won't run on my Windows 7 computer. Help!
- I need information on the RS-232 (serial) commands for NexStar controlled telescopes.
- I have two scopes I want to use side-by-side or tandem with my Celestron CGE - CGE Pro - CGEM - Advanced GT mount. Can I do that?
- How do I quickly start my Celestron telescope? Can I use previous alignment information?
- How do I use the polar axis finderscope for the Advanced GT (CG-5) mount?
- What are the instructions for getting my CN-16 or SkySync GPS working with my Celestron GOTO mount?
- When should I use the CALIBRATE MOUNT utility? What does it do?
- What dovetail bars or plates are used with various Celestron mounts?
- I have a Celestron GOTO scope, a Mac and an autoguider. I want to autoguide with the scope. Is your autoguider port Mac-compatible?
- 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?
- The autoguiding port diagram in my manual is different than the diagram for the NexGuide connection. Are these differences important?
- How do I set RA limits for my Advanced GT Mount?
- What problems are possible when using a dovetail-equipped telescope tube designed for one mount when it's used with another mount?
- What's a quick summary of All-Star polar alignment with CGEM - CGEM DX, CGE, CGE Pro and Advanced GT Series mounts?
- Can I use PEC with the Advanced GT 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?
- What is the screw size of the adjusting screws for the polar finderscope #94224 for the Advanced GT and CGEM – CGEM DX mount?
- What is the wiring diagram for the Advanced GT’s dec cable?
- I’m experiencing motion in RA east after slews with my Celestron German GOTO mount. Is this backlash and how do I correct it?
- What are the payload weights of Celestron mounts?
Downloads
Manuals
CG-5 Computerized Mount Manual (1.64 MB | PDF)
Addendum to the Advanced GT mount manual (firmware v.4.10) (356.01 KB | PDF)
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
Motor Control Firmware Updates v.2.2.5 (3.57 MB | ZIP)
NexRemote v. 1.7.22 (ZIP)
Hand Control Firmware Updates v.1.1.14 (3.75 MB | ZIP)

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Customer Service Department
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(310) 328-9560, Fax (310) 212-5835
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