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Bintel Glebe
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Bintel 84 Wentworth park road, Glebe, 2073, NSW
Phone:(02) 9518 7255
Hours:
Monday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am–5:30 pm
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The self-alignment technology behind Celestron's award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for all their current computerized telescopes, and backwards compatible with many older models as well (see compatibility list below). A small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, it calculates the coordinates of the centre of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.
Before this technology, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright stars in the telescope’s eyepiece. But StarSense automatically aligns itself with minimal user input. Just enter your time, date, and location, and let StarSense do the rest! Watch the video below for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqoFZyxzQg
Advanced Mount Modelling
Even the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.
With built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars. Achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.
Compatibility List
| Compatible | Not Compatible |
| NexStar SE Series | NexStar i Series |
| CPC, CPC DX | Ultima 2000 |
| CGE Pro | Early generation GoTo mounts |
| Advanced VX | NexStar GPS |
| CGEM, CGEM DX | |
| CGE | |
| NexStar SLT | |
| NexStar Evolution | |
| CGX | |
| CGEM II |
StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º
Star Sense Instruction Manual (English)
Celestron Advanced VX Mount - Performance + Portability
Now with V-style and D-style mounting.
Engineered from the ground up with astroimaging in mind, the Celestron Advanced VX mount provides you with many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts, at an extremely affordable price.
The Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support. You’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.
Experienced imagers will love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site, with all the performance of their larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, this mount will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 13.6kg
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- Motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- Design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude.
- Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
| Telescope Type | Computerized (GOTO) |
|---|---|
| Tripod | Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 2" |
| Mount Height (Max) | 1626 mm |
| Mount Height (Min) | 1118 mm |
| Weight Capacity (Max) | 13.6kg |
| Tripod Weight | 8.2 kg |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 12 lbs |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0h7oIsgxo
New update to the Celestron StarSense Autoguider
Key features:
- Automatic alignment: Aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with no user input, thanks to Celestron’s patented StarSense technology.
- Precise GoTo: Boosts the pointing accuracy of your Celestron mount, placing celestial objects in the centre of the field of view of high-powered eyepieces and small imaging sensors.
- Autoguiding: Tracks celestial objects accurately for pinpoint stars in long exposure astro images, eliminating the need for a separate autoguiding camera, guidescope, and computer.
- Assisted polar alignment: Walks you through an easy, automated process to dial in the best polar alignment.
- High-quality 4-element optical design: Features a unique optical design by famed optical designer Mark Ackermann, with sharper optics than other mini-guidescopes.
- NEW! Included dew shield: Helps prevent dew from forming on the optics, also acts as a lens shade to block stray light.
- Multiple ways to control: Works with your NexStar+ hand control, CPWI telescope control PC software, or the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app (for WiFi enabled mounts)
- Advanced VX
- CGX-L
- CPC, CPC DX
- NexStar Evolution
- NexStar 6SE & 8SE telescopes
- CGEM II
- CGX CGEM / CGEM DX
- CGE Pro
NOT compatible with these Celestron mounts
- NexStar SLT
- Astro Fi
- SkyProdigy
- LCM series
- NexStar 4SE & NexStar 5SE Advanced CG-5 GT
| Lens Design: | Double-Gauss |
| Aperture: | 28mm |
| Focal Length: | 120mm |
| Focal Ratio: | f/4.3 |
| Number of Elements: | 4 |
| Coatings: | Fully Multi-Coated |
| CMOS Image Sensor: | Sony IMX462LLR-C, monochrome, back-illuminated |
| Sensor Size: | 6.46mm diagonal |
| Pixel Size: | 2.9μm x 2.9μm |
| Number of effective pixels: | 2.13m |
| Onboard computer: | Integrated Computer-On-Module |
| Primary Arm® core: | 2x Cortex® -A53 up to 1.4 GHz |
| Secondary Arm® core: | 1x Cortex-M7 up to 600 MHz |
| RAM: | 512Mb |
| ROM: | 4Gb |
| GPUL | GC7000UltraLite |
| Ports: | AUX and USB-C |
| AUX: | For connection to Celestron mounts |
| USB-C: | For PC connection for live view, USB 3.1 |
| Housing: | Aluminium with plastic covers, threaded for 2" filters |
$5,249.00
Celestron CGX German Equatorial Mount and Tripod
Introducing the Celestron CGX Mount. For eight years, Celestron’s workhorse CGEM mount lineup has been the German Equatorial backbone for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches of aperture. Since that time, many more astro-imagers and planetarium controlled setups have emerged as backyard telescope technology has evolved. Celestron’s engineering team applied their years of experience designing German Equatorial mounts to the Celestron CGX EQ, a culmination of all the advancements made to our technologies, value, and ease-of-use.
The Celestron CGX was designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits. Key design goals included a lower profile EQ head, which provides a more compact and therefore more stable setup; a better drive system; remote operation-friendly with home and limit optical sensors; easier polar alignment adjustments; and better cable management. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and transport. The CGX is Celestron's Equatorial backbone to support a wide range of telescopes.
Limited Giveaway Offer:
From the 20th of March 2023 until the 16th of April 2023, purchase this Celestron mount and receive a FREE Celestron StarSense Auto Align system with a suggested retail price of $1099
Click here for to claim your Celestron StarSense Auto Align system
Mount Features
The design has been developed to be sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time
Increased load capacity to 25kg (55lb)
Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads
Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike
Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation
Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
Control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
Software includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging
Wider tripod stance for improved stability
Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range
Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle
Improved tripod includes:
2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
"Jack of all trays" can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories
+20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side
Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport
Improved ergonomics:
Two handles for easy pickup and transport
Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
Ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads
Optional add-on polar axis finderscope - coming soon
Electronics
NexStar+ hand control with USB port
Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)
USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software
Autoguider port
PPEC ready
Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)
Celestron CGX German Equatorial Mount and Tripod Specifications
| Mount | German Equatorial |
|---|---|
| Instrument load capacity | 25kg (55lb) |
| Tripod height adjustment range | 120cm to 197cm including EQ head |
| Tripod leg diameter | 50mm (2") |
| Latitude adjustment range | 3º-65º |
| Tripod Weight | 8kg |
| EQ Head Weight | 20kg |
| Max Slew Speed | 5º/second (4º/second is default) |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories) | 2 |
| Autoguide port | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes |
| Software | Telescope control PC software |
| Included Items | |
| CGX Equatorial Head | |
| CGX Tripod | |
| Accessory Tray | |
| 2 x 11 lbs counterweight | |
| NexStar+ Hand Control | |
| DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) |
Download the Celestron PWI Software for PC control of the Celestron CGX Mount here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diM2-oBYI3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmnNr_H9ZQI
$8,499.00
Celestron CGX-L Design:
- Increased 34kg load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
- Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
- Larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
- Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
- Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
- Accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
- Heavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
- Optional add-on polar axis finderscope custom designed for Celestron CGX and Celestron CGX-L
- Supports WiFi and wireless operation accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module (sold separately)
Mount Features:
- Compact, lower profile equatorial head provides improved stability and portability. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time
- Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
- Heavy duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation at full capacity
- Clear windows built into motor covers so pulleys and belts can be monitored
- Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
- Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
- Internal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike
- Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation
- Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
- Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
- Includes Celestron's PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
- Software 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
- Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
- Redesigned tripod has a widened stance for added stability. The minimum tripod height has also been lowered per user feedback
- Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport
Improved Ergonomics:
- Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
- Ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
- Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
- Ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a 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!
- Easy to read latitude scale
Electronics:
- NexStar+ hand control with USB port
- USB 2.0 port used to connect directly to PC with PWI Software
- 2 available autoguider ports for optimum cable management
- PEC sensor and PPEC ready
- Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
- Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)
- On/Off rocker switch with red LED
Precision Tracking:
This image of M51 is the result several of 5 minute guided sub exposures. Taken with the Celestron EdgeHD 1400 with 0.7x Focal Reducer, guiding at 2,737mm under somewhat turbulent seeing conditions. Despite the seeing conditions, average guiding accuracy was sub-arcsecond. The Celestron CGX-L supports the 14” optical tube for high resolution astrophotography with ease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nzf-Ava6OM Celestron CGX-L German Equatorial Mount Specifications
Mount
German Equatorial
Instrument load capacity
34kg
Tripod height adjustment range
91cm to140cm
Tripod leg diameter
90mm
Latitude adjustment range
3º-65º
Tripod Weight
19kg
EQ Head Weight w/o Counterweight Shaft
21.5kg
Total EQ Head Weight
23.9kg
Max Slew Speed
4º/second (3º/second is default)
Tracking Rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories)
4
Autoguide port
Yes
USB Port
Yes
Software
Celestron PlaneWave Instruments
Included Items
CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
1 x 22 lb Counterweight
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diM2-oBYI3A
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