{"title":"Celestron CGEM II Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron CGEM II telescope systems pair a computerized equatorial mount with larger optical tubes for serious visual observing and astrophotography. The CGEM II series is positioned between the Advanced VX and CGX lines, making it a strong choice for astronomers who want more mount capacity, accurate GoTo performance, and a stable platform for SCT, EdgeHD, and imaging setups. Celestron describes the CGEM II as a fit between Advanced VX and CGX, with a database of more than 40,000 objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cgem-ii-eq-mount","title":"CGEM II EQ MOUNT","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoSubtleEmphasis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003eA fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a contemporary, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11\") securely and vibration free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs. of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext; background: #EDEFF1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\" calibri=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin=\"\" mso-hansi-theme-font:=\"\" minor-latin=\"\" mso-bidi-font-family:helvetica=\"\" color:windowtext=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" uppercase=\"\" font-weight:normal=\"\"\u003eERGONOMIC DESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003eCGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\" calibri=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin=\"\" mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin=\"\" mso-bidi-font-family:=\"\" helvetica=\"\" color:windowtext=\"\" text-transform:uppercase=\"\" font-weight:normal=\"\"\u003eINNOVATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003eThe CGEM II series features Celestron s innovative All-Star Polar alignment procedure. All-Star allows you to accurately polar align the mount using any star, even ig the celestial pole cannot be seen. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\" calibri=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin=\"\" mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin=\"\" mso-bidi-font-family:=\"\" helvetica=\"\" color:windowtext=\"\" text-transform:uppercase=\"\" font-weight:normal=\"\"\u003ePERFORMANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;\"\u003eFor objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM II mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced VX Series and CGX Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 lbs payload capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-fit Vixen\/CG-5 and Losmandy\/CGE dovetail saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent periodic error corrections allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors once, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) corrects periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Rate 9 feature allows to set maximum slew rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTandem mode allows to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of telescope via computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013353599087,"sku":"91523","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/91523_CGEM_II_01__28473.jpg?v=1766550942"},{"product_id":"cgem-ii-1100-sct-package","title":"CGEM II 1100 SCT package","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; 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font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003e9x50 finderscope to help accurately center alignment objects\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eStar diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eIncludes large CGE style dovetail mounting bar\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCOMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003e40 lbs payload capacity\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eDual-fit Vixen\/CG-5 and Losmandy\/CGE dovetail saddle\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003e2\" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eUSB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003e40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eInternal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eLow cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eAble to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003ePermanent periodic error corrections allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors once, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eSoftware Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eBuilt-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eLonger clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eCustom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eSolar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eCustom Rate 9 feature allows to set maximum slew rate\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eTandem mode allows to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eUSB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eIncludes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of telescope via computer\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003ePrecision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eGPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; 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font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eCGEM II computerized equatorial mount\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eCelestron s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eA 9x50 finderscope, 2  mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2\" eyepiece are all included\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEDGEHD FEATURES\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eEdgeHD aplanatic, flat field SCT optics for pinpoint stars to the edge of the largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces.  Lightweight and portable\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eAluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 95-micron mesh filter allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eVersatile design accommodates 3 focal ratios: native f\/10, f\/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f\/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCOMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003e40 lbs payload capacity\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eDual-fit Vixen\/CG-5 and Losmandy\/CGE dovetail saddle\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003e2\" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eUSB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003e40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eInternal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eLow cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eAble to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003ePermanent periodic error corrections allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors once, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eSoftware Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eBuilt-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eLonger clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eCustom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eSolar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eCustom Rate 9 feature allows to set maximum slew rate\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eTandem mode allows to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eUSB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eIncludes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of telescope via computer\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003ePrecision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;color:windowtext\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \" times new roman\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family:\" times new roman color:windowtext\u003eGPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoSubtitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:windowtext\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013359169647,"sku":"12019","price":5299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/12019_CGEM_II_1000_Edge_HD_01__39510.jpg?v=1766551023"},{"product_id":"cgem-ii-9-25-sct-package","title":"CGEM II 9.25\" SCT package","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCelestron 9.25\" SCT on CGEM II Computerized GoTo EQ Mount\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e9.25\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope on the upgraded CGEM II Equatorial Mount. Celestron has given the highly regarded CGEM system an fresh, eye-catching redesign. The CGEM II now features a more convenient configuration, with dual-style dovetail saddle and longer lock levers, than the previous CGEM mount. Additional new features include a USB 2.0 enabled connection to a PC via the hand controller, Permanent Periodic Error Correction and a port exclusively for autoguiding.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron CGEM II GoTo Equatorial Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Celestron CGEM equatorial mount has been a favorite among astronomers for a long time. But since Celestron is never satisfied, they've given the CGEM a complete makeover inside and out.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eImmediately upon seeing the Celestron CGEM II for the first time, one will surely notice its longer lock levers for making adjustments easier and conclude that the CGEM II provides more comfortable usability than the CGEM. Furthermore, a new dual style saddle fits dovetails for either CGEM or CG-5 mounts, enabling nearly any optical tube to be mounted in mere minutes with no adapter involved.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFeaturing a substantal load capacity of 40 pounds, the CGEM II is capable of accepting up to an EdgeHD 1100 OTA. It is a robust mount that can be effortlessly broken down into manageable parts for convenient portability to nearby star party sites. Excluding the counterweights and tripod, the Celestron CGEM II weighs in at only 40 pounds, while the tripod, which has also been given an upgrade, weighs only 20 pounds. \u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe tripod included with the CGEM II features 2\" stainless steel legs for rigid stability. It contains calibrated markings on each leg for fast and simple leveling. The spreader bar presses against the legs for added support, while the center of the spreader provides holders for any ancillary eyepieces, making them easy to reach during viewing sessions.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Celestron CGEM II mount features electronics, either developed for the current or the previous CGEM version, that provides users with an easy way to assemble, operate, and take care of the mount with these inventive elements:\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eAn All-Star Polar Alignment program is built into the CGEM II for precise polar alignment on every star even if you are unable to observe the celestial pole. A polar finderscope is no longer necessary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTracks past the meridian, providing consistent imaging across the most prime section of the night sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eWith PPEC, or Permanent Periodic Error Correction, you can train out the periodic error on your worm gears once, and the system will remember the PEC recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eThe CGEM II has the capability of slewing at 5 degrees per second for getting you to your desired destination fast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eA USB 2.0 port is located at the bottom of the NexStar GoTo hand controller for upgrading the firmware of the controller as well as the mount, and for connecting straight to a PC via ASCOM compliant software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eA built-in celestial database permits up to 100 user-selected objects and allows you to investigate over 40,000 stars, planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more with merely the touch of a button! Detailed information is provided for 200 of the night sky's best objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron CGEM II Mount Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Type: Equatorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Electronics: Computerized with GoTo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Weight Capacity: 40 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eHand Controller Included: Yes, NexStar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eObjects in Database: 40,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eLatitude Range: 15 - 70 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Slew Speeds: Up to 5 Degrees per Second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eGPS? No, but accepts GPS Accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003ePPEC? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMounting Style: Vixen or Losmandy Dovetail Plate via Included Dual Saddle Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eIncludes Counterweights: Yes, one 17 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTripod: 2  Diameter Stainless Steel Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTripod Weight: 20 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Weight: 40 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCelestron 9.25\" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Celestron 9.25\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope sports an aluminum optical tube design with Celestron's superior StarBright XLT coatings. Features a focal length of 2350 mm (f\/10) for premium, high-contrast views and high magnification capabilities.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron C925 SCT Optical Tube Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e9.25\" Schmidt-Cassegrain, 2350 mm focal length (f\/10) Aluminum Optical Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eCelestron premium StarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eThe Celestron C925 comes with a Celestron 1.25\" star diagonal and a 6x30 finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eIncludes 2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Lithium Power Tank","offer_id":44013374701679,"sku":"12011","price":5178.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Skyportal","offer_id":44013374734447,"sku":"12011","price":5138.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starsence","offer_id":44013374767215,"sku":"12011","price":5413.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/12011_CGEM_II_925_01__31113.jpg?v=1766551937"},{"product_id":"cgem-ii-9-25-edge-hd","title":"CGEM II 9.25\" Edge HD","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCelestron 9.25\" EdgeHD SCT on CGEM II GoTo EQ Mount\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFreshly upgraded CGEM II Equatorial Mount with 9.25\" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. Celestron has improved upon the already much appreciated CGEM mount substantially. The CGEM II now contains a more user-friendly design that includes a dual-style dovetail saddle and longer lock levers. Other new components include a USB 2.0 powered PC connection with hand controller, Permanent Periodic Error Correction and an independent autoguiding port.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron CGEM II GoTo Equatorial Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe astronomy community has held the Celestron CGEM equatorial platform in high esteem for a long time. Despite its enormous popularity, Celestron saw that they could make it even better by giving it a complete renovation inside and out.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWith a more ergonomic design that includes longer lock levers, the Celestron CGEM II equatorial mount provides a more convenient user experience than its predecessor. Plus, the included heavy-duty dual saddle plate fits both CGEM (Losmandy) and CG-5 (Vixen) dovetails for mounting virtually any optical tube even when an adapter is not available.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe CGEM II Series mount features an ample payload capacity of 40 pounds. Though the CGEM II is sturdy enough to take on an 11\" EdgeHD OTA, it does not sacrifice any portability as it can be broken down into manageable parts for easy storage while driving to and from a nearby star party location. In addition, the mount weighs only 40 pounds by itself without the upgraded tripod or counterweights. Tripod weighs 20 pounds.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe tripod that comes with the CGEM II has 2\" stainless steel legs and a spreader bar that presses against them for exceptional rigidity and support. Tripod legs also feature graduated markings that make leveling a painless procedure. In addition, eyepiece receptacles can be found at the center of the spreader. This puts any extra eyepieces you decide to bring along for your next viewing party within easy reach.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIncorporating electronics from both the previous CGEM design as well as the new CGEM II, this mount will allow you to assemble, use, and care for it using the cutting-edge features listed below:\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003ePrecise polar alignment on each and every star in the sky is possible with the CGEM II, even if you are unable to view the celestial pole, due to a built-in All-Star Polar Alignment program. You won't need that polar finderscope anymore!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTracks beyond the meridian for flawless imaging over the ideal area of the night sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eFeatures PPEC (Permanent Periodic Error Correction) which enables you to train out the periodic error on your worm gears only once and have the system remember your PEC recordings even after you shut the system down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e5 degrees per second slewing potential for quickly taking you where you want to go!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eThe bottom of the NexStar GoTo controller features a USB 2.0 port to enable not only firmware updates for the mount and controller, but to connect directly to a PC using ASCOM compliant software as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eA built-in celestial database permits up to 100 user-selected objects and allows you to investigate over 40,000 stars, planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more with merely the touch of a button! Detailed information is provided for 200 of the night sky's best objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron CGEM II Mount Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Type: Equatorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Electronics: Computerized with GoTo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Weight Capacity: 40 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eHand Controller Included: Yes, NexStar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eObjects in Database: 40,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eLatitude Range: 15 - 70 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Slew Speeds: Up to 5 Degrees per Second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eGPS? No, but accepts GPS Accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003ePPEC? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMounting Style: Vixen or Losmandy Dovetail Plate via Included Dual Saddle Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eIncludes Counterweights: Yes, one 17 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTripod: 2  Diameter Stainless Steel Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTripod Weight: 20 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMount Weight: 40 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCelestron 9.25\" EdgeHD SCT OTA\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Celestron 9.25\" Aplanatic SCT EdgeHD OTA is an impressive optical system. This versatile instrument will appease astrophotographers as well as those looking for a high-caliber telescope for visual applications.\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCelestron 9.25\" EdgeHD SCT Optical Tube Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 5px 40px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: \" open sans sans-serif justify font-size:=\"\" text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e9.25\" Aplanatic EdgeHD Optical Tube Assembly\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eAluminum optical tube\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eCelestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e2350 mm focal length (f\/10)\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e23 mm Luminos 2\" eyepiece included (102x)\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e2\" Star diagonal allows for a more pleasant viewing angle when examining objects located higher in the sky\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eMirror Support Knobs hold the mirror in place and reduces image shift during imaging\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eTube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filter allowing hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003eFASTAR-Compatible optical tube is equipped with a removable secondary mirror for fast f\/2 CCD imaging (\u003cem style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eRequires optional accessory equipment\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013374799983,"sku":"12018","price":4299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/12018_CGEM_II_925_EdgeHD_01__38097.jpg?v=1766551944"},{"product_id":"celestron-cgem-ii-800-edgehd-computerized-telescope","title":"Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Computerized Telescope","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eCGEM II 800 HD combines Celestron's newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount with its acclaimed EdgeHD optical system. With 8 inches of aperture and our premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 800 HD gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye and is the lightest and most portable telescope in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSee the Universe in HD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eEdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eTrue Astrograph Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eMany optical designs that advertise themselves as \"astrographs\" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor of a digital camera. EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/edgehd-optics\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eLearn more about EdgeHD technology.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eImproved Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSuperior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars, but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMechanical Features\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMirror clutches\u003c\/span\u003e - Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eTube vents\u003c\/span\u003e - Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 50-mesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eFastar versatility\u003c\/span\u003e - EdgeHD is the most versatile imaging telescope available today. At its native f\/10, you can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A Barlow lens gives you added power for high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar imaging. All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third party lens accessory for ultra-fast f\/2 wide field imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eIndividually Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eEvery EdgeHD that ships has been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component, but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astroimages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eA fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11\") securely and vibration free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs. of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eERGONOMIC DESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eCGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eINNOVATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eThe CGEM II series features Celestron’s innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star™. All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePERFORMANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eFor objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM II mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced Series and CGE Series. Offering the portability of the Advanced Series and the precision of the CGE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013577666671,"sku":"12017","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/12017_CGEM_II_Edge_HD_800_01_570x3803x__93710.jpg?v=1766556813"}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/collections\/celestron-cgem-ii-systems.oembed","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}