· 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 pyrosee member Reged: 12/13/07 Loc: Portland, Or CG5-GT "clunk"       #3053987 - 04/20/09 02:27 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   First off I own a Celestron C6S-GT OTA with a CG5-T as my first scope. It's about a year old. So, had a little scary experience this evening.I started off OK, did a two star align, and was slewing to Bode's Nebula and then it happened- A large "clunk" as the scope was moving was in declination and the motor sounded a little stressed. So naturally,I quickly powered it off! I unlocked both clutches. RA moved freely, but DEC was frozen pointing somewhat westerly above zenith. I got it free by jiggling back and forth a little gently until it gave. I powered on, moved a little manually and it seemed OK. Did a two star align and I was good. Just wondering of anyone may have any insight into what the sound was (worm gear?) and how worried I should be. I am still under warranty luckily if it comes to that. Post Extras:       pyrosee member Reged: 12/13/07 Loc: Portland, Or Re: CG5-GT "clunk" [Re: pyrosee]       #3055453 - 04/20/09 05:23 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I must have stumped the band I will email celestron... Post Extras:       waassaabee Post Laureate Reged: 11/26/07 Loc: Central California Coast Re: CG5-GT "clunk" [Re: pyrosee]       #3055462 - 04/20/09 05:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Check to see if the clutch lever may have 'interacted' with the motor housing. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 23 registered and 32 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Bowmoreman, bilgebay, iceblaze  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 308 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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