· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) chollman sage Reged: 04/24/08 Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: Blixx]       #3096531 - 05/10/09 04:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Get a friend to help you with this mount. As far as cord wrap. Yes you have to walk around with the scope a little is what I noticed. Anyway this scope will give you a lot of exercise. That is why I would suggest this is a two man operation. Unless you want a good workout. Charlie Post Extras:       marius strom journeyman Reged: 04/27/09 Loc: Bellevue, WA Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: Moggi1964]       #3099700 - 05/12/09 02:19 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm definitely interested in your "upgraded spreader" - I'm not at all a fan of what Celestron put on the stock tripod. Post Extras:       waassaabee Post Laureate Reged: 11/26/07 Loc: Central California Coast Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: Blixx]       #3099953 - 05/12/09 08:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Dan, On the cord wrap issue... Using NexRemote you can install a wireless gamepad (I went with the Logitech Rumblepad), and cords are no longer an issue. I also tidied up the camera/guide camera cables with some wrap and routed back towards the center of the mount, and haven't had any issues there either. Post Extras:       jouster scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 11/27/05 Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: waassaabee]       #3100096 - 05/12/09 09:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Come on guys....Pics! Post Extras:       chollman sage Reged: 04/24/08 Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: Blixx]       #3100492 - 05/12/09 01:47 PM Attachment (81 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is a pic of cgem with ADM dual saddle and orange knobs. 8" F/5 newt for photography. Charlie Post Extras:       chollman sage Reged: 04/24/08 Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: chollman]       #3100593 - 05/12/09 03:05 PM Attachment (79 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   First setup with CGEM. 95 second exposure M3. Light polluted backyard. Scope was not at optimum balance. Looks promising. This will improve as I get used to setup. Charlie Post Extras:       GeorgeNC Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/26/07 Loc: Land of the Sky, North Carolin... I Knew it would happen like this!!! [Re: QueueCT]       #3100784 - 05/12/09 04:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   UPS called yesterday - will deliver between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Someone has to sign for it. UPS usually delivers here late in the afternoon. Had a brief doctor's appointment at 2:00 pm. Not gone over an hour - UPS note stuck on the side glass - attempted delivery!! Will try again tomorrow. Clear skies tonight! Iffy for tomorrow night. Post Extras:       Jeff55 professor emeritus Reged: 04/14/05 Loc: Boston MA Re: I Knew it would happen like this!!! [Re: GeorgeNC]       #3101165 - 05/12/09 08:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Telescope.com came through...mine is being shipped...took less than a week. Was lucky enough to find a New Jersey dealer with an extra 14 pound counterweight for sale so I'm ready to go and can't wait. Looks like lots of mounts are in the pipeline now so wait times appear almost nil. Good luck to everyone who has one in transit! Post Extras:       birdleggs newbie Reged: 05/10/09 Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: Blixx]       #3101987 - 05/13/09 09:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mine should have shipped to my dealer from Celestron yesterday! I should be able to pick it up at the end of the week. I will be replacing an ASGT using a C8 for imaging, and an ST80 to guide with. I could consistantly get guide times of 4~5 minutes with my old mount, and when the gods smiled on me, in the right part of the sky I could get 10 minutes (not very often). I am hoping to be able to guide for 10+ minutes consistantly with this new mount. Does anyone have a link to some longer exposure shots taken using this mount? Mike. Post Extras:       PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Re: New CGEM on the delivery truck [Re: birdleggs]       #3146775 - 06/05/09 04:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I enjoy using the CGEM, tri-star align works perfect Don't forget there's a CGEM Yahoo group and yes there're some pictures of the hardware over there... Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 17 registered and 29 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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