· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy 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] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 KingBolete member Reged: 09/13/07 Posts: 66 Loc: Alamosa, CO CG-5GT Polar Scope Hole Blocked       #3394700 - 10/17/09 02:21 PM Attachment (17 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just unpacked a new CG-5GT mount. I had it all set an pulled the cap off the upper end of the polar scope hole. I expected to find a hole but instead found a big bracket. My first guess is that something was mounted 90 degrees off of where it's supposed to be. Is there a quick way to fix this? Here's two shots -------------------- -- Jim Celestron C4R 4" achromatic refractor (1000mm f/10) Zhumell 10" Dob (1250mm f/4.9) Post Extras:       Chris Erickson member Reged: 05/08/06 Posts: 45 Loc: Waikoloa Village, Hawaii Re: CG-5GT Polar Scope Hole Blocked [Re: KingBolete]       #3394715 - 10/17/09 02:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rotate the DEC axis and a hole in that bracket will rotate into view. -------------------- "My Advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer Waikoloa Village, HI 96738 N19°57' W155°47' Meade 16" LX200 SCT www.data-plumber.com Post Extras:       Gary sage Reged: 06/12/05 Posts: 388 Loc: Southeast, Ga Re: CG-5GT Polar Scope Hole Blocked [Re: KingBolete]       #3394717 - 10/17/09 02:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It's suppose to be that way. Just turn the dec until you see a hole, after loosening the clutch. CS garylr Post Extras:       drksky super member Reged: 09/01/09 Posts: 113 Re: CG-5GT Polar Scope Hole Blocked [Re: Gary]       #3394847 - 10/17/09 03:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   When polar aligning the mount, the main scope in the saddle needs to be pointed side-to-side. You can't point the scope at polaris and sight through the alignment axis. -------------------- Tony C AT8RC C6-R CG-5 ASGT ST80 w/StarShoot Autoguider Canon EOS 450D (Stock) The Drinking Bird Post Extras:       KingBolete member Reged: 09/13/07 Posts: 66 Loc: Alamosa, CO Re: CG-5GT Polar Scope Hole Blocked [Re: Gary]       #3395275 - 10/17/09 10:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks. I never noticed that on my cg3 mount. -------------------- -- Jim Celestron C4R 4" achromatic refractor (1000mm f/10) Zhumell 10" Dob (1250mm f/4.9) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 18 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, lineman_16735  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 162 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   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   General Observing   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*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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