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What are the differences between the CGEM and CGEM DX mounts?
The CGEM DX mount differs from the CGEM: 1) The CGEM DX has a 1-1/4” counterweight shaft versus ¾” and correspondingly bigger counterweights. 2) The CGEM DX has a heavier,...
What are the differences between the CGEM and CGEM DX mounts?
The CGEM DX mount differs from the CGEM: 1) The CGEM DX has a 1-1/4” counterweight shaft versus ¾” and correspondingly bigger counterweights. 2) The CGEM DX has a heavier,...
What is the wiring diagram for the Advanced GT’s dec cable?
The wiring is straight through or one-to-one. Blue, yellow, green-red, black-white. Updated 12/27/13
What is the wiring diagram for the Advanced GT’s dec cable?
The wiring is straight through or one-to-one. Blue, yellow, green-red, black-white. Updated 12/27/13
I get the message "the device Neximage 5 is in live mode but doesn't see...
You may see the following error message pop up when using NexImage 5 #93711 and iCap: If you do, please try the following remedies: Adjust the resolution settings on the...
I get the message "the device Neximage 5 is in live mode but doesn't see...
You may see the following error message pop up when using NexImage 5 #93711 and iCap: If you do, please try the following remedies: Adjust the resolution settings on the...
Neximage 5 and Icap
With the NexImage 5 #93711 camera plugged in, go to Devices in the iCap menu bar, then Properties in the dropdown submenu. This screen will appear:If you cannot adjust the...
Neximage 5 and Icap
With the NexImage 5 #93711 camera plugged in, go to Devices in the iCap menu bar, then Properties in the dropdown submenu. This screen will appear:If you cannot adjust the...
After performing an update, my hand control displays a different mount t...
You need to run Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) and select “Mount type” under the “Hand Control” menu (as shown in the screenshot below). Do this without turning on the mount....
After performing an update, my hand control displays a different mount t...
You need to run Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) and select “Mount type” under the “Hand Control” menu (as shown in the screenshot below). Do this without turning on the mount....
How do I program my Nexstar+ hand control?
Starting in late 2011, Celestron began shipping a new Nexstar+ (NexStar Plus) hand control with its computerized GoTo mounts. Besides having the new NexStar+ logo on the hand control below...
How do I program my Nexstar+ hand control?
Starting in late 2011, Celestron began shipping a new Nexstar+ (NexStar Plus) hand control with its computerized GoTo mounts. Besides having the new NexStar+ logo on the hand control below...