Gee, Thanks alot Celestron now that I already spent my money on this mount and complained about the tripod you tell us about this CGX-L mount with the more appropriate tripod that this mount should of had in the first place. I wonder if it comes with a better thicker counterweight bar t...
I really wish the counterweight bar was the larger 1.25" bar used by the CGE so I could use my current weights. Has anyone by chance made a reducer / coupler so that the larger bar could be use? If so, what did you use? I can sell you my chx:) i am buying another mount:) ...
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I am currently using a CGEM/DX on a very solid pier in my backyard sliding roof observatory. On the DX I have an EdgeHD 11" SCT that I use in various configurations, F20 for Planetary, native F10 and F7 with the .7X Celestron reducer and at F2 with the Hyperstar lens. I also use...
My scope has some additional stuff mounted on it - ST80, 5 lb counterweight, so it is a little heavier than just the normal tube, so this contributes a little bit. I'm actually more concerned about taking it down than putting it on. Okay, well looking at your pictures, it looks ...