Celestron 91523 Camera Accessories sku-136664113 CGEM II

Celestron's CGEM II, model 91523, is a computerized, motorized German equatorial mount for visual observing and imaging. These Multicolor Camera Accessories are listed as sku-136664113, UPC 050234915236. The mount supports a 40 lbs payload. Its 2" steel tripod has graduated markings on the lower section to help repeat a chosen height, and the dovetail mount connects directly to CG-5 and CGE bars.

Power requirements are 12 VDC at 3.2 amps. Low cog DC servo motors provide 9 selectable slew speeds, with Sidereal, Solar and Lunar tracking rates. The mount works in EQ North and EQ South modes, with latitude adjustment from 15 degree to 70 Degree. Connections include 1 hand control port, 1 auxiliary port, 1 auto guider port and a USB 2.0 port on the hand control.

The hand control has a double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display, 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons and a USB 2.0 port for PC connection. Alignment choices are AutoAlign, 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment and Solar System Align. The database holds 40,000+ objects and 100 user defined programmable objects, with enhanced information on over 200 objects.

The mount weighs 40 lbs, the tripod 20 lbs and the counterweight 17 lbs. The complete mount kit weighs 77 lbs.