Celestron CGX-L Computerized Mount without Tripod

  Celestron's Celestron CGX-L Computerized German Equatorial Telescope Mount is designed for both observatories and travel systems, this mount is capable of carrying some of the largest telescopes with ease. The Mount Head only weighs 45 lb yet it has 75 lb payload capacity.   Key Features Heavy-Duty Belt Transfer & Large Worm Wheels A lot of mounts today use spur gears to transfer rotational motion from the motors to the worm wheels. The problem with spur gears is that there is an intermittent amount play between the teeth of the gears. This play introduces mechanical backlash and hinders tracking performance, especially when autoguiding. By using a belt transfer the backlash mentioned above virtually disappears and tracking accuracy is greatly improved. The CGX-L has larger, 144 mm diameter worm wheels to handle heavier loads and track more accurately. The worm wheel is made of brass and is spring-loaded, and together with the stainless steel worm gear to provide excellent