{"product_id":"cgx-l-equatorial-1400-hd-telescope","title":"CGX-L EQUATORIAL 1400 HD TELESCOPE","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e14\" EdgeHD Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCelestron premium StarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCGX-L computerized Equatorial mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHeavy Duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e9x50 finderscope with quick release bracket to help accurately find objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e2\" Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCelestron's newly designed CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eKey design goals included larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport. COMPACT. ERGONOMIC. INNOVATIVE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHD Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eExperience our best optical performance with EdgeHD’s ?at-?eld and coma-free optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eVersatile design accommodates 2 focal ratios: native f\/10 or ultra-fast f\/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eComputerized Mount Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eNew CGX-L Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIncreased 75 lb load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAdditional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLarger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLonger 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eMassive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eNew accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHeavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOptional add-on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/polar-axis-finderscope-for-cgx-and-cgx-l\" 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; color: rgb(253, 130, 4); transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003epolar axis finderscope\u003c\/a\u003e custom designed for CGX and CGX-L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSupports WiFi and wireless operation accessories such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/starsense-autoalign\" 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; color: rgb(253, 130, 4); transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eStarSense AutoAlign\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/skyportal-wifi-module\" 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; color: rgb(253, 130, 4); transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eSkyPortal WiFi Module\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eMount Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCompact, lower profile equatorial head provides improved stability and portability. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eImproved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHeavy duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation at full capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eClear windows built into motor covers so pulleys and belts can be monitored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSpring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eInternal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eInternal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eInternal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHome sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLimit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIncludes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software, co-developed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/celestron-pwi-telescope-control-software\" 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; color: rgb(253, 130, 4); transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003ePlaneWave Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSoftware Polar Align: “All-Star Polar Alignment” allows quick and very precise polar alignment. Align on any bright named star without extra polar alignment accessories, apps, or other assistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAdjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDual-fit Vixen\/CG-5 and Losmandy\/CGE dovetail saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e+20° of additional tracking past the meridian on either side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eRedesigned tripod has a widened stance for added stability. The minimum tripod height has also been lowered per user feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eTripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eImproved Ergonomics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIntegrated handles for easy transport and portability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAll-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eInnovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAll-new ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed linkage system greatly reduces the amount of friction when polar aligning the mount. Redesigned azimuth adjustment with low-friction Teflon bearings to make adjustments easy under full load. No more binding, rough adjustments!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eEasy to read latitude scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: rgb(51, 62, 72);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eNexStar+ hand control with USB port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eUSB 2.0 port used to connect directly to PC with PWI Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e2 available autoguider ports for optimum cable management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePEC sensor and PPEC ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThreaded 12VDC power input barrel connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eInternal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOn\/Off rocker switch with red LED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013467369583,"sku":"12077","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/12077_-CGX-L_EdgeHD_14_Kit_01_570x3802x__14530.jpg?v=1766554025","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/cgx-l-equatorial-1400-hd-telescope","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}