This document is the instruction manual for Celestron CGX-L German Equatorial Mount and Tripod
This manual provides instructions for the Celestron CGX-L German Equatorial Mount and Tripod, designed to support telescopes for visual observation and astrophotography. It details system requirements, parts lists, and safety warnings regarding solar observation.
| Power Requirement | 12 volts of DC power with at least 3 amperes of current |
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| Max Payload | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Compatible Dovetail | CG-5/Vixen or CGE/Losmandy D format |
The mount is in the home position when the counterweight shaft is pointing downward, and the telescope is pointing along the polar axis.
No, you must never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with a telescope unless you have the proper solar filter.