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My CGE acts strangely - slow slewing or going off the object when it’s l...

You are probably looking at an object or objects near the meridian. Because of the way the CGE German equatorial mount is designed, motions near the meridian are different than...

My CGE acts strangely - slow slewing or going off the object when it’s l...

You are probably looking at an object or objects near the meridian. Because of the way the CGE German equatorial mount is designed, motions near the meridian are different than...

I just set up my CGE and it is slewing in the wrong direction. What gives?

While this could be several things, most likely it’s your cables. Be sure the RA and Dec cable connections are not reversed!Updated 12/27/13

I just set up my CGE and it is slewing in the wrong direction. What gives?

While this could be several things, most likely it’s your cables. Be sure the RA and Dec cable connections are not reversed!Updated 12/27/13

What is the PC port on my CPC scope for?

The PC port can be used with the MCupdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CPC scope. It can also be used with NexRemote...

What is the PC port on my CPC scope for?

The PC port can be used with the MCupdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CPC scope. It can also be used with NexRemote...

What is the PC port on my CGE mount for?

The PC port can be used with the MCUpdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CGE mount. It can also be used with Nexremote...

What is the PC port on my CGE mount for?

The PC port can be used with the MCUpdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CGE mount. It can also be used with Nexremote...

What should I know about my CGE tripod?

Because the CGE is so large, it’s important that the tripod lock screws be tight to safely hold the weight of the combined mount and optical tube. The tripod lock...

What should I know about my CGE tripod?

Because the CGE is so large, it’s important that the tripod lock screws be tight to safely hold the weight of the combined mount and optical tube. The tripod lock...

My CGE mount has binding in the RA axis. What do I do to fix this?

With your clutches locked, push the counterweight shaft. It should move a small amount in order to allow the RA motor to work properly. If it doesn’t move, you need...

My CGE mount has binding in the RA axis. What do I do to fix this?

With your clutches locked, push the counterweight shaft. It should move a small amount in order to allow the RA motor to work properly. If it doesn’t move, you need...