[AZ-Observing] Re: CGEM -DX
- From: "KenGSikes" <kengsikes@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:25:03 -0700
I looked at the CGEM DX last weekend at the Expo in Tucson, and yes it is on
a heavy duty tripod. The Dec shaft is 1 1/4 inch diameter.
My Atlas has a 10" SCT, two 8X50 finders and an 80mm f/5 Celestron on it
now. There is 38 lbs of counterweight on the dec shaft .
Ken
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From: "Jim" <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 1:07 PM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: CGEM -DX
Not sure about the DEC being larger. If you have nothing to do today drive
down to Tucson and talk to Starizona - call first... Before you commit
yourself you should look at the DX mount. Its large and heavy.
How much weight do you plan on putting on the mount? I wouldn't go over 30
pounds for the CGEM.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: KenGSikes
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:29 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: CGEM -DX
Hi Jim,
I had heard that the DX was basically the same as the CGEM, as far as the
electronics, but the tripod was larger and the Dec was a larger diameter to
carry more weight. I was hoping some had actually used the mount and could
shed some light as far as the accuracy compared to the Atlas EQG.
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim" <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:32 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: CGEM -DX
I believe the DX is the same mount as the CGEM but ...
- The tripod and mount interface to the Equatorial head are much larger and
supports a heaver load
- The counter weight shaft has a larger diameter and needs different weights
I have been told that the motor controlled can handle more drive torque but
it’s the same board. For me the CGEM is good enough. I purchased a tripod
spreader from Deep Space Products and added 10 pounds of weight to the
tripod.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: KenGSikes
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:12 AM
To: EVAC ; AZ Observing List
Subject: [AZ-Observing] CGEM -DX
Since no one can do any observing, lets talk about telescope mounts. Does
anyone have experience with the Celestron CGEM DX mount ? How is it as far
as pointing accuracy, polar alignment, tracking etc. I have heard that the
All Star alignment is good. I presently have an Atlas EQG , but am thinking
about a CGEM DX.
input please and thanks
Ken Sikes
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