Usually ships in 4-8 weeks
An order for this can be placed with our supplier, and usually ships within the specified timeframe.
or 12 months interest free
or 4 easy payments of $1,137.25
or 4 easy payments of $1,137.25
×
ORDER NOW
ENJOY NOW
PAY LATER
Pay it in four interest-free payments
At checkout, select Afterpay as the payment method
No new cards, you can use your existing bank card
Complete your checkout
No long forms, online approval
Pay over four installments
Pay every 2 weeks, enjoy your purchase right away
All you need to apply is to have a debit or credit card, to be over 18 years of age, and to be a resident of New Zealand or Australia
Late fees and additional eligibility criteria apply. The first payment may be due at the time of purchase. For complete terms visithttps://www.afterpay.com/terms
We don't have this item in our store right now, please allow for it to be transferred to our retail store.
If you come to pick up your order please bring photo ID, if someone else is picking it up on your behalf please contact us prior to pickup.
Delivery estimates
Once your order has been picked up by the courier please allow 2 working days for North Island addresses, for the South Island allow 3 working days. Rural deliveries and extra-large items may take several additional days.
Shipping costs
Shipping costs are automatically calculated during checkout. The price of shipping varies based on the delivery location. Select items may be be eligible for free shipping.
Delivery of oversize items
Oversize items such as very large telescopes may only be available via pickup from a depot or delivered to a business address. For a map of available depots, click here. Due to less frequent collection of oversize items delivery may take 2 to 4 additional days.
Security
To ensure the safe delivery of your order we require a signature with all parcels. Some exceptions may be made if you give the courier company authority to leave parcels at your preferred address.
About this product
18kg 8payload capacity
Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.
Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation
Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky
Longer clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier
A fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a contemporary, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs. of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
CGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.
INNOVATION
The CGEM II series features Celestron’s innovative All-Star Polar alignment procedure. All-Star allows you to accurately polar align the mount using any star, even ig the celestial pole cannot be seen. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.
PERFORMANCE
For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM II mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced VX Series and CGX Series.
Mount Type:
Computerized Equatorial
Instrument load capacity:
19 kg
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):
1346mm - 1651mm (53" – 65")
Tripod Leg Diameter:
50.8mm (2") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
Latitude adjustment range:
15° - 70°
Mount Head Weight:
18 kg
Accessory Tray:
Yes
Tripod Weight:
9 kg
Weight of Counterweights:
1 x 17 lbs
Slew Speeds:
9 slew speeds - max speed 4.5°/second
Tracking Rates:
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes:
EQ North and EQ South
GPS:
N/A
Dovetail Compatibility:
Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)
Number of Auxiliary Ports:
2 AUX Ports (1x Hand control Port and 1x AUX Port for optional accessories)
Autoguide Port:
Yes
USB Port:
Yes, input on Hand Control
Power Requirements:
12V DC, 3.2 amps
Motor Drive:
DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures:
2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
Periodic Error Correction:
Yes
Computerized Hand Control:
2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection
NexStar+ Database:
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software:
Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software | SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:
78 lbs (35.38 kg)
Included Items:
CGEM II Equatorial Head | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 1 x 17 lbs counterweight | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item#18769) | Hand Control Holster