2009-10 Celestron Telescope Catalog

Advanced Series
Advanced Series
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24 advanced series
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all advanced series
telescopes sit atop the
heavy-duty CG-5 German
equatorial mount which
features ultra-sturdy
2” stainless steel
legs and center tray
for superior rigidity
and vibration
dampening.
The Advanced Series family of computerized GoTo telescopes was designed to offer the
novice or more advanced user a selection of models with the features and quality that
serious amateurs can appreciate.
Cg-5 mounT preCision engineered
for sTabiliTy
The CG-5 German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears located on both
axes for extremely smooth operation. The key component in making this system
the most stable in its class is the heavy-duty tripod. Featuring larger and more
substantial legs that offer excellent dampening characteristics for the most
stable views. The CG-5 comes equipped with a convenient latitude scale for
easier alignment and an optional polar Finderscope for the ultimate in precision
alignments.
goTo ConvenienCe and gps
CompaTibiliTy for preCision aCCuraCy
We proudly offer the Advanced Series on a computerized GoTo CG-5 mount. Couple this
solidly-built mount with the included NexStar ® computerized control system to utilize several of
the same functions and features as Celestron’s most advanced GoTo telescopes. The Advanced
Series can be upgraded to GPS with the optional SkySync GPS Accessory (#93969). This
accessory conveniently allows your telescope to pinpoint your exact location on Earth, and the
date and time, to make the alignment process faster and easier than ever before! The Advanced
Series also comes fully loaded with new software features and a 40,000+ object database.
Capable of holding over 35 lbs of payload and slewing at 4° per second, you can quickly point to
any of the celestial objects in the database. Let Celestron bring the universe to you.
advanced SerieS FeatureS
n Computerized CG-5 German Equatorial Mount
n Ultra sturdy adjustable tripod with 2” stainless steel legs
n TheSkyX astronomy software with a 40,000+
object database
n DC servo motors with encoders located on both axes
n Hand control with double line, 16 character LCD display; red night
vision backlighting
n RS-232 communication port on hand control; Auxiliary Port and
Autoguider port on motor drive