I have a CG-5GT, the first GEM I've owned for many years, my other scopes have been fork mounted. I photograph with it through a 4 inch f/5 using a modded 40D...
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 14, 2010 11:48 pm
Not intending to be derogatory, but, a 90 mm scope is only a finder scope. It's not even a challenge for the CG5 OR the Mini Tower. I've used a 127mm f/8 and...
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 14, 2010 11:29 pm
Donnie: Thank you. Steve ... From: Donnie Garrett To: CG5@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, 14 May, 2010 18:24 Subject: Re: [CG5] Celestron CG-5A Mount? Nice...
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Bob Christ
rpcclc
May 14, 2010 11:29 pm
My son-in-law recently purchased a CG-5 and has an f8.3 90mm refractor mounted on it. It is rock steady to the point that if you tap on the diagonal to wiggle...
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Donnie Garrett
dg869500
May 14, 2010 11:24 pm
Nice summary Steve! Donnie ... From: "Stephen.B.Forbes" <Telescopes@...> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 18:10:04 To: <CG5@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [CG5]...
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Donnie Garrett
dg869500
May 14, 2010 11:22 pm
The CG5 is a very good bang for the buck! It has a good tripod with 2" OD Legs and the Go To is excellent when used with the 2 star alignment and adding at...
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D S Vanderbilt
welovepawpaw
May 14, 2010 11:17 pm
For observational use or for astrophotography? CG-5 ASGT is good for both (for small astrocameras or webcams - not DSLR's) iOptron - know nothing of it's...
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 14, 2010 11:10 pm
The CG5 has been maturing for many years. It's got a reasonable reputation. As with anything from cars to bars, some people have had phenomenal experiences...
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Carl Wilson
cewilson091458
May 14, 2010 10:37 pm
I'm thinking about buying my first refractor (3.5" to 4") and am considering mounts, and the Celestron CG-5 is on my list for consideration. Any issues with...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
May 6, 2010 5:01 am
Actually yes, you can just buy the parts from Meade. You get your credit card ready and call Meade Customer Service and tell them that you have "smoked your...
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 6, 2010 4:30 am
Yes and that may be a good choice. However, I was of the opinion that he already has a CG5 and was looking to upgrade it into a CG5GT or equivalent....
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 6, 2010 4:27 am
I can supply you with one if you wish. I've been handling their products since this thing was first sold here. It is the product that got me so excited I...
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fuadramsey
May 5, 2010 4:14 pm
You should put your diagram files in the files section!...
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rtlrp12
May 5, 2010 2:21 pm
For only $145.00 more you could have this! http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=439-278-2060 Stan...
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StargazerTony
stargazerav
May 5, 2010 1:42 pm
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Anthony Rogers
stargazerav
May 5, 2010 1:39 pm
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=10606 Anthony Rogers aka Stargazertony HiDAS Star Party Coordinator High Desert Astronomical Society ...
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David & Ken
welovepawpaw
May 5, 2010 1:03 pm
Hi Steve, Why is it that when I go to iOptron's website there is no mention of this kit? Where do you go, and what do you ask for? Details? Thanks...
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Stephen.B.Forbes
telescopeman54
May 5, 2010 2:39 am
There is a complete GOTO kit made specifically for the CG5 class of mount. It is made by iOptron. I have one and love it. I find it to me much more user...
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Dave
dave_w_43
May 4, 2010 5:41 pm
While waiting a replacement motor from Celestron I decided to tear my AS-GT apart and tune it up. I agree that it is not too difficult to do. I used...
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Edward
eftrat
May 2, 2010 5:32 pm
I'm glad that you and a friend were able to take apart your mount. Your friend must not be in the business or he would have charged you. For anyone who is...
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Paul
phxbird15
May 1, 2010 6:27 pm
A friend of mine who refurbishes scopes (mainly Meades and CGEM mounts) recently helped me to disassemble my AS-GT mount. Overall it is well engineered and...
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Paul
phxbird15
May 1, 2010 6:16 pm
The Orion Sky View Pro is a virtual clone. It takes about an hour to install the kit. If you polar align well you can take up to 45 seconds images with this...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Apr 29, 2010 4:49 am
Try Orion Telescope. The CG-5 and the SVP (Sky View Pro) are both Chinese clones of the venerable Vixen GP mount. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" ...
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jimmyjujames
Apr 28, 2010 6:01 pm
I created a folder in our files section called ''RA Electronics Disassembly'' Contains 11 jpg pictures of RA plastic housing disassembly ...
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Patrick
pc_techie56
Apr 28, 2010 4:01 pm
Hi all, I have a Celestron CG5 manual mount. I have been searching all over for drive motors and they don't seem to exist. I'd be happy with a single axis for...
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FRANK GUTOWSKI
fgutowski
Apr 28, 2010 3:13 pm
Thanks Jim. How hard are these to take apart to reset the connections? ... From: jimmyjujames <jimmy_an@...> Subject: [CG5] Re: Picture of internal...
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jimmyjujames
Apr 28, 2010 2:58 am
One more free thing you can do. Re-seat (unplug and replug) all connectors on the 3 boards. Re-seating cables fix some problems. At this point, I think it will...
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FRANK GUTOWSKI
fgutowski
Apr 28, 2010 1:57 am
Jim, Â I did do a factory reset, different power sources as well as different cables. Same thing over and over. The HC and MC are up to date. How would a...
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jimmyjujames
Apr 28, 2010 1:01 am
A factory reset fixes many problems. Do a factory reset now and see if that fixes it. You can also upgrade the Hand controller and MC board's firmware for...
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Edward
eftrat
Apr 28, 2010 12:49 am
I would always rather try to power the mount with and AC/DC converter rather than a battery when having problems. It's simply more reliable. However, it does...
