Celestron CGE800, CGE925 Attaching the Motor Cables, Powering the Telescope, Transporting the CGE

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5.Slightly loosen the knobs that holds the telescope to the mounting platform and slide the telescope either forward or backward until it remains stationary when the DEC clutch is loose. Do NOT let go of the telescope tube while the knob on the mounting platform is loose.

6.Tighten the knobs on the telescope mounting platform to hold the telescope in place.

Once the telescope is balanced in declination, slide the dovetail bar safety clamp down the front of the telescope's slide bar until it touches the mounting platform and tighten the locking bolt. This not only acts as a safety in case the mounting platform knobs are loosened, but will also allow you to put the tube on the mount in the exact same position each time for perfect balance.

Like R.A. balance, these are general balance instructions and will reduce undue stress on the mount. When taking astrophotographs, this balance process should be done for the specific area at which the telescope is pointing.

Attaching the Motor Cables

The CGE mount comes with two power cables to connect each drive motor to the electronics pier. To attach the motor cables:

1.Locate the Declination cable (the longer cable) and plug one end of the cable into the port on the electronics pier labeled DEC Port and plug the other end of the cable into the port located on the bottom of the declination motor (see figure2-12).

2.Locate the R.A. cable (the shorter cable) and plug one end of the cable into the port on the electronics pier labeled RA Port and plug the other end of the cable into the port located on the bottom of the right ascension motor (see figure2-12).

Powering the Telescope

The CGE can be powered by the supplied car battery adapter or optional 12v AC. Use only the adapter supplied by Celestron. Using any other adapter may damage the electronics and will void your manufacturer's warranty.

Cable to DEC

Motor

Cable to R.A. Motor

Motor Ports

Figure 2-12

1.To power the CGE with the car battery adapter (or 12v AC adapter), simply plug the round post into the 12v outlet on the electronic pier and plug the other end into your cars cigarette lighter outlet or portable power supply (see Optional Accessories). Note: to prevent the power cord from being accidentally pulled out, wrap the power cord around the strain relief located below the power switch.

2.Turn on the power to the CGE by flipping the switch, located in the center of the pier, to the "On" position.

Transporting the CGE

Because of the Celestron CGE telescope size and weight, you should ALWAYS remove the telescope from the mount when moving the telescope. To do so:

1.Take the telescope off of the mount and return it to its shipping box.

2.Remove the counterweight from the counterweight bar.

 

 

 

 

On/Off Switch

 

3.

Remove the counterweight bar from the mount.

12v DC Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove the finderscope from the optical tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Cord

 

 

 

 

Strain Relief

5.Take the equatorial mount off of the central column.

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Contents CGE800 CGE925 CGE1100 CGE1400 User Defined Objects Telescope Maintenance Some of the many standard features of the CGE include CGE 1400 Shown 12v Output JackCounterweight Setting up the TripodPower Supply DiagonalAttaching the Center Leg Brace Attaching the Electronics PierCounterweight Locking Screw Safety Screw Washer Installing the Counterweight BarInstalling the Counterweight Attaching the Equatorial MountDovetail Slide Bar Dovetail Locking Knobs Mounting Platform Attaching the Optical Tube to the MountAttaching the Visual Back Installing the Star Diagonal Installing the EyepieceInstalling the Finderscope Adjusting the Mount Moving the Telescope ManuallyBalancing The Mount in R.A Balancing The Mount in DECTransporting the CGE Powering the TelescopeAttaching the Motor Cables Page CGE Hand Control Double Stars Named StarsNamed Objects Variable StarsAlignment Procedures Startup ProcedureAuto Two-Star Align Auto One-Star AlignCGE Re-Alignment Quick-AlignLast Alignment Slewing to an Object Object CatalogSelecting an Object Finding PlanetsDirection Buttons Tour ModeConstellation Tour Rate ButtonSetup Procedures Identify Scope Setup Features Precise GoToObserving Tip Helpful Hint Utility Features Helpful Hint Page CGE Ready Image Orientation Determining Field of View FocusingCalculating Magnification General Observing Hints Celestial Coordinate System Motion of the Stars Latitude Scales Pointing at PolarisFinding the North Celestial Pole Declination Drift Method of Polar Alignment Observing the Planets Observing the MoonLunar Observing Hints Planetary Observing HintsObserving Deep Sky Objects Observing the SunSolar Observing Hints Seeing ConditionsSeeing Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Eyepiece Projection FullLong Exposure Prime Focus Photography Planet ISO Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter SaturnPeriodic Error Correction PEC Using Periodic Error Correction Reducing Vibration Terrestrial PhotographyMetering CCD ImagingFastar Compatible Optical System Fastar F/2 Imaging Planetary or Lunar With Reducer/CorrectorMedium size to small galaxies Auto Guiding Care and Cleaning of the Optics CollimationCollimated telescope Should appear Symmetrical with Page At f/10 and 163 power with the CGE Page Technical Specifications Idle Current Appendix a Longitudes Latitudes Georgia Minnesota Rhode Island Canada Appendix B RS-232 Connection Communication ProtocolAdditional RS232 Commands Reset The Position Of Azm Or AltAppendix C Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Celestron TWO Year Warranty
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