CELESTRON CGEM II COMPUTERIZED Mount

A fresh update to the venerable Celestron 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.   Features Include: 40 lbs payload capacity Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software. 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging Permanent