How do I balance my telescope on an Equatorial mount?

Your equatorial mount must be balanced in both axes, if you want to be able to get the best performance out of the mount. To accomplish this, you must: For the...

How do I balance my telescope on an Equatorial mount?

Your equatorial mount must be balanced in both axes, if you want to be able to get the best performance out of the mount. To accomplish this, you must: For the...

What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...

What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...

What are the Payload Capacities for Celestron's mounts?

What are the Payload Capacities for Celestron's mounts?

Celestron's payload capacity is the weight the mount and dovetail clamp can hold when adding on the optical tube and the accessories you wish to use with your scope (Finderscope,...

What are the Payload Capacities for Celestron's mounts?

Celestron's payload capacity is the weight the mount and dovetail clamp can hold when adding on the optical tube and the accessories you wish to use with your scope (Finderscope,...

Which Celestron counterweights work with which mounts?

Which Celestron counterweights work with which mounts?

 Whether you are enhancing your mount setup or buying replacement parts, below are the counterweights that go with each one of our recent Celestron mounts.  The purpose of counterweights is...

Which Celestron counterweights work with which mounts?

 Whether you are enhancing your mount setup or buying replacement parts, below are the counterweights that go with each one of our recent Celestron mounts.  The purpose of counterweights is...

When using my autoguider and /or autoguiding program, I’m not getting an...

First, make sure you have the mount’s autoguiding rate set properly. This is found under Scope Setup > Autoguiding Rate in your hand control menu. Note that 00 is a...

When using my autoguider and /or autoguiding program, I’m not getting an...

First, make sure you have the mount’s autoguiding rate set properly. This is found under Scope Setup > Autoguiding Rate in your hand control menu. Note that 00 is a...

WiFi Tips for NexStar Evolution

Please note the following for the most reliable WiFi connection to the telescope:Areas with high WiFi traffic, such as large star parties or crowded public spaces, can potentially pose difficult...

WiFi Tips for NexStar Evolution

Please note the following for the most reliable WiFi connection to the telescope:Areas with high WiFi traffic, such as large star parties or crowded public spaces, can potentially pose difficult...