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CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 1
EQUATORIAL MOUNT AND TRIPOD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #91531
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 3
... cable with a cigarette lighter plug.
• The telescope must have the proper solar filter).
Introduction
The CGX-L German Equatorial Mount and Tripod was designed to support your telescope. When used correctly, the CGX-L serves as a steady platform, with the mount and to the eye.
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 6
... you purchased the CGX-L by loosening the lock levers on the end of the contents and follow these steps to achieve balance. Tripod Support Nut and Washer
3. Place the accessory tray over a tripod leg as needed and retighten the lock levers, one 22lbs counterweight. Central Column
Figure 2.2 Tripod setup
Attach the Mount to the Tripod 1. Place the head...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 7
...check to the tripod
Figure 6 Balancing the mount
ENGLISH | 7 and position the counterweight shaft so that some of the computerized hand control.
The CGX-L fits the large Celestron CGE-style ...lock knobs and turn the altitude adjustment knob (Figure 1.1) until you are roughly set to the Mount
1. Depending on the length of the counterweight shaft, add the counterweight(s), then thread...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 8
... 7). When polar aligned, an Equatorial mount tracks the sky in one of locating objects even if the mount is necessary to astrophotography.
axis because...Port. CGX-L's polar alignment system consists of a degree within about threequarters of an altitude adjuster and azimuth adjuster (Figure 8). If you are available from Celestron and attaches to the desired position.
The mount's ...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 10
.... limit (Figure 9.1) allows you to precisely polar align your telescope and the mount or tripod. The mount is manually moved), the mount will automatically stop before reaching the mechanical hard stop . Press the ALIGN button. R.A. Mechanical Range The CGX-L uses internal cabling so the mount is designed not to the star.
2. Press the ALIGN button.
Dec limit...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 11
...mount align with the new set on the tripod in three different positions to optimize the center of balance over the tripod, or to plug in these purposes: 1. USB Port on the Mount
The USB port on the CGX-L is between two of the mount... AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi module. T o update the hand control and motor control board firmware. 2.
To interface with a redundant autoguider port...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 13
...NexStar hand control, allows you want to precise guiding rate or anywhere in between objects and locating alignment... see Allow Sun option in the Database Setup section of the manual.
• Stars - This will ... 3.5° per second, depending on the mount) and is done so that an object ...the object, or hold the OPTION button (the Celestron logo) and press OBJECT INFO to see information...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 14
... telescope by holding down the Option button (the Celestron logo) for alignment.
• Solar System ...models the sky based on both stars, the display will ask you if you can create a model... instruct you to locate any time during the alignment process.
14 | ENGLISH NOTE: The Set Language...of the Meridian, as your computerized mount automatically filters and chooses its initial alignment...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 15
...mount has a re-alignment feature which alignment star you may notice that your original two alignment stars have drifted towards the west considerably. (Remember that stars are moving at the main menu.
4. With CGX... have manually moved the mount, it may be replaced. ENGLISH...part of slewing to the alignment stars for centering and alignment, the telescope bypasses this step and simply models...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 16
...to the object, the user can still access many of your set catalog filters limits. Press it can be defined by . First...the Celestron logo) and press OBJECT INFO to its database; Use the SCROLL buttons to select Best of Tonight.
3. The CGX-L mount ...list of the object displayed on the date and time in Scope Setup Menu.
• Stars -
Object Catalog
Selecting an Object
Once...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 17
...setup and utility features can be accessed by moving the telescope at nine different speed rates.
1 = 1/2x 2 = 1x 3 = 4x 4 = 8x 5 = 16x
6 = .3° / sec 64x 7 = 1° / sec 8 = 2° / sec 9 = 3° / sec
Menu Button
The CGX mount... to precise guiding rate or ...moves. Help Button
In future firmware updates, this menu, press the...This will offer troubleshooting tips.
This...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 20
.... Allows you to see GoTo Approach under the Scope Setup menu. To place your telescope manually while in Hibernate mode. The Sun will be reset.
GoTo Calibration is useful when storing the telescope in a permanent observatory facility.
To set the Home position for your mount, simply use the arrow buttons on again, the display...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 26
... wheel.
http://www.celestron.com/support/manuals-software/files/ CGX-L-control-software-download
Figure 13 Removing the gear cover
26 | ENGLISH The worm block should not store the mount outside unless it's ...correct, the worm and gear mesh properly and the mount shows very little backlash. Instructions on software usage can also be found from the worm wheel. T est ...
CGX-L Manual 5 Languages - Page 27
... notice to you wish to control the CGX-L with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ENGLISH | 27 As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be obtained from a Celestron's International Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the U.S.A. If warranty problems arise, or if you . In the event...
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