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Javier
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Loc: New Jersey
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I'm in the market for my first Go-To mount. The Celestron CG-5 falls right within my budget. However, I'm a little confused over the differences between the two versions of the CG-5 (I provided the links below). They have different Celestron item numbers so I'm assuming there has to be a difference other than the price.
Any help is really appreciated.
Javier
Celestron CG-5 Computerized Telescope Mount
Item# CELE054
http://www.telescopes.com/telescope-accessories/mounts-and-tripods/celestroncg5computerizedmount.cfm
Celestron CG-5 Advanced Series Computerized Go-To German Equatorial Mount
Item# : CEL-91518
https://www.highpointscientific.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=362
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FoxTrot
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Reged: 06/01/06
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Loc: Melbourne, Australia
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I would guess they are exactly the same mount, perhaps different catalog numbers used by different vendors? The 'advanced series' introduced the 'all star' alignment method, but I think it was via updated firmware/software of the handcontroller, and all current CG-5 models can do this (is this correct? ) Fox.
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TV Genesis (non-sdf)
TV NP127is
Clave 6, Pentax XW 7, Vixen LVW 13, Panoptic 27
2x TeleXtender, 2.5x Powermate
LXD75 AutoStar
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Javier
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Loc: New Jersey
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Thanks, I was wondering if perhpas there was a difference in hardware.
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FoxTrot
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Javier, I'm not 100% sure if my answer is true/accurate, perhaps other can chime in? Fox!
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TV Genesis (non-sdf)
TV NP127is
Clave 6, Pentax XW 7, Vixen LVW 13, Panoptic 27
2x TeleXtender, 2.5x Powermate
LXD75 AutoStar
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Telescopeman54
Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC.
Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 1541
Loc: New Hampshire
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They are one and the same. Those appear to be the stock numbers used by the different vendors within their respective systems.
Steve
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Stephen Forbes - President
Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC
61 Valhalla Farm Road
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Web: http://TrapeziumTelescopes.com
Email: Stephen.Forbes@TrapeziumTelescopes.com
Phone: 1.603.325.0619
6" f/15 Jaegers refractor on GOTO GEM
5.1" f/8 Burgess on CG-5 w/ iOptron GOTONOVA
102mm f/7 refractor on iOptron Mini Tower
1975 Celestron Orange Tube C8 on Equatorial Mini Tower
1978 RV-6 on iOptron Mini Tower
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Zebra24601
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Reged: 10/09/05
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Loc: San Gabriel Valley, CA 91770
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The difference in part number is curious, but it is clear that both use the same stock photo and both have the same list price.
Between the two, obviously the High Point price is more reasonable. Check around. You may be able to do even better.
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Zebra24601
Meade 8" SCT w/UHTC * Celestron 100ED * Celestron C11 * Celestron Firstscope 80EQ
Meade LXD55 mount * Orion Sirius goto mount
Bushnell Voyager 4.5" Compact Reflector * Barska 15x70 binoculars * Galileoscope * Really cheap Tasco spotting scope
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Javier
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Thanks to everyone.
Javier
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letimotif
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Reged: 05/20/07
Posts: 2019
Loc: Far Flung Isles of Langerhans
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Javier,
I ordered a CG5-GT from High Point a while back. If you have any concerns at all, just call and ask for Dave. They're good people and will steer you straight. I have had no issues whatsoever in any transaction with them.
Since they're in Jersey I think this is a great deal for you.
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Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a Heaven for?
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Javier
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Loc: New Jersey
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I spoke with them yesterday, they seem like really cool guys. I'll probably take a ride up there and pick it up.
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