I don't think that a schematic exists in the public domain. -Christopher Erickson ... From: Mark [mailto:astrogroups@...] Sent: Sunday,...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Dec 11, 2003 10:04 am
Somebody was looking for a replacement CG-5 hand controller and I don't remember who it was. Anyway, there is an auction on eBay for a hand controller (no...
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warpedcorp
Jan 15, 2004 6:11 am
I posted this in the LXD55 Groups but since the CG5 is basically the same mount, if the counterweight shaft threads are the same - it might be of interest to...
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Bob
kwazywabit724
Jan 22, 2004 4:50 am
Greetings, Although I have longed to get into astronomy all my life, I am just now getting around to it... Today, I ordered a C5 Spotting Scope and a...
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Ed Ladner
eladner
Jan 22, 2004 4:25 pm
Greetings Bob, I too own a C5, but on a wedge with a single arm fork. This configuration is called 'C5+'. The optics between our scopes should be identical,...
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Bob
kwazywabit724
Jan 22, 2004 10:09 pm
Thank you Ed for taking time to write. I will check out the other group soon. Thanks, Bob McKinney (South Beach, OR) ... should ... spotting ... use ... for ...
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buck_harley
Feb 14, 2004 6:06 pm
Does anyone know were I may find the images of the drive/motors system for the old CG-5 and the new CG-5. I may have a change that will help them but I have to...
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Mark Rieck
maknewtnut
Feb 15, 2004 6:53 am
Is there a site dedicated to the C5? I just joined based on my interest in the scope and also noted the confusion about the group description. Mark...
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pcarboni@...
pcarboni
Feb 15, 2004 9:17 pm
http://www.pietro.org/Astro_C5/c5_nexstar.htm...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Feb 15, 2004 9:21 pm
I don't know of a dedicated group, but there is the Celestron general topic group Celestron-Uncensored. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron-Uncensored/ ...
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buck_harley
Feb 16, 2004 5:42 am
I know it has been hacked over here ,but I thought I would clear it up. Using a Wall Plug in AC to DC power supply, it is always best to get a Reg. supply that...
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buck_harley
Feb 16, 2004 5:42 am
I know it has been hacked over here ,but I thought I would clear it up. Using a Wall Plug in AC to DC power supply, it is always best to get a Reg. supply that...
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buck_harley
Feb 17, 2004 11:11 pm
I have a new Clestron Advanced Series computerized Go-To Newt C10 N- GT the question . I cannot find in the manuals and my brain Does not work as well as It...
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Edwin
ejastro2002
Feb 18, 2004 2:16 am
Focal ratio = focal length divided by aperture or f = fl / A substituting 4.7 = fl / 10 for a 2 inch aperture fl = 47 inches fl = 47 / 2 fl = 23.5 Ed ... From:...
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Buck Harley
buck_harley
Feb 18, 2004 3:41 am
Thanks you ED God Bless you and yours if I can ever help you please ask Buck ... From: "Edwin" <el-stewart-1@...> To: <CG5@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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buck_harley
Feb 20, 2004 5:16 am
For tho`s that have or soon will have the GPS Unit (C16) the Tube scopes ,It comes with a mounting with 2 screws to use ,to mount the box to the top of the...
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mrcomet43
Mar 29, 2004 1:35 am
Group: We know this mount is a Chinese clone. That said: Am an old celestron fan with several of their scopes. That said: Thinking of getting one for my TV85,...
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mrcomet43
Mar 30, 2004 11:54 pm
Group: I posted a question about the CG5 mount last sunday and no one answered. And no other new messages. Is this site dead? Is this site for the CG5 MOUNT or...
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Edwin
ejastro2002
Mar 31, 2004 2:18 pm
Not many post any more. If I can be of help can you send your question again? Edwin Stewart ... From: "mrcomet43" <welovestars@...> To:...
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izar21093
Apr 1, 2004 2:13 am
Hi Bill, I don't know if this group is dead or not. As far as I know it is for the CG-5 mount. I have had a CG-5 for 4 years. It came with my 6" f-8 refractor....
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pcarboni@...
pcarboni
Apr 1, 2004 2:57 am
... Our latest poll indicates 68.75% come here for the mount and the rest for the telescope....
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mrcomet43
Apr 24, 2004 4:47 am
... rest ... Group: OK guys, thank for the input. Apparently there is life at this site! The CG5 mount sounds like it would be fine for the TV85 and likely a ...
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izar21093
Apr 24, 2004 9:36 pm
Hi Bill, If you get a 4" TMB instead, as I did, you can have it in 2004 and enjoy it while there are still dark skies and you have your sight. Bill G ... a...
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shoelevy2000
Jun 5, 2004 2:52 am
hi guys...it's been barely 3 months since i got my cg5 mount and rust has started to form on the legs of the tripod! it's really depressing to see. can anyone...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 5, 2004 3:14 am
About the only thing that is going to work long term is to replace those screws with stainless steel screws or at least chrome or nickel plated. "My advice is...
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Russ
rlynn36
Jul 27, 2004 9:26 pm
When I select auto-align with my CG-5 goto, it slews to the first of the three stars selected, but it is WAY OFF - by about 8 to 10 degrees. I understand that...
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Doug
zinc2001001
Jul 29, 2004 12:53 am
The accuracy of the first star will depend on how accurate you have the mount polar alligned. I have the polar finder in my mount and the stars are very close...
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mattsdaddy2
Aug 15, 2004 1:52 pm
I have access to the hard installation kit for the CG-5 mount. Can this be ran with a pc or is there more hardware that is required?...
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Doug
zinc2001001
Aug 28, 2004 12:13 pm
So much for my last reply. On my last outing my auto align slews were out by a bit. Just on the edge of my 7x50 finder with two of them and just outside the...
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joan_feixas
Oct 20, 2004 12:04 pm
Hi there, could someone tell me if the Celestron CG5 GoTo mount has Periodic Error Correction build in? If so, does it work well? Thanks so much Joan...
