Introduction; System Requirements; Parts List - Celestron CGX Instruction Manual

Introduction

Warning
• Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or
with a telescope (unless you have the proper solar filter)
Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result
• Never use your telescope to project an image of the Sun
onto any surface Internal heat build-up can damage the
telescope and any accessories attached to it
• Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge
Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these
devices to crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to
pass through to the eye
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised Make sure an
adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures
is with your telescope at all times, especially when children
are present

System Requirements

• The CGX requires 12 volts of DC power with at least 4
amperes of current An AC to 12VDC 5A power supply
is available from Celestron and includes a threaded barrel
connector which is recommended Portable 12 volt field
batteries also make suitable power supplies The mount
includes a DC power cable with a cigarette lighter plug
• The telescope must have a dovetail mounting bar that is
either the CG-5/Vixen or CGE/Losmandy D format CGX
can fit either of these sizes on the dovetail saddle
• For best performance, the total telescope payload should
not exceed 55 lbs (25 kg), not including counterweights
• Windows 7/10 for use with the telescope control software
• USB cable with the standard A connector when plugged
into the USB port on the mount (for PC use only)
• Phillips head screwdriver (optional, for gear adjustment
only)

Parts List

Box 1: 91530-1 CGX Equatorial Mount
CGX Equatorial Mount Head
8mm Allen Wrench (captive in rear handle of mount)
Counterweight Shaft and Stop Nut
3 x 8mm socket hex head screws (attaches head to tripod)
12VDC Power Cable
NexStar+ Hand Control
Box 2: CGX Tripod and Counterweights
Tripod
2 x 5 kg (11 lbs ) counterweights
Accessory Tray
Tray knob and washer (threaded onto central column
of tripod)
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