Product Description

The C6 R-GT refractor combines big 150mm (5.9") achromatic optics of 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) with the CG-5 computerized equatorial mount for a completely automated GoTo observing system. Equipped with high-speed DC servo motors and a NexStar hand controller with 40,000-object database, this scope will take you wherever you tell it to and will get there quickly and accurately. The equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for smooth motion. It has a port for autoguider use in astrophotography, and the hand controller accepts an RS-232 cable for use of astronomy software to control the telescope. The heavy-duty tripod boasts beefy 2" stainless steel legs for excellent stability. The scope comes with a 2" rack-and-pinion focuser that accepts both 2" and 1.25" accessories. Also included are a 20mm (60x) eyepiece, 1.25" star diagonal, 9x50 finder scope, and TheSky Level I astronomy software. Two-year limited warrranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136869 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Celestron
• Model: 21020
• Released on: 2003-09-30
• Dimensions: 72.00" h x 48.00" w x 48.00" l, 57.00 pounds

Features

• Mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount
• 40,000+ object database, 400 user defined programmable objects and Enhanced information on over 200 objects
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• Proven NexStar computer control technology

From the Manufacturer
For a completely automated GoTo system, the C6-RGT (#21020) comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high-speed motors and hand control, the C6-RGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately.

Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.

Telescope Features

• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963)
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• 40,000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
• Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron’s sleek integrated design.

Customer Reviews

Great scope
The heavy duty mount makes viewing a joy. Any vibration dampens almost immediately. Couple this with a wide angle eyepiece, and it's like looking out of a window.