NEW Celestron CGEM II Mount

[FLO]

Celestron mounts are like buses, you wait for ages then two arrive!

Earlier today Celestron released details of their new Celestron CGX mount. They have also announced a new updated version of thier CGEM mount... The Celestron CGEM II. 

The Celestron CGEM II's new features include a dual-saddle, graduated markings on the tripod legs, USB 2.0 connection on the hand controller for PC connection, Permanent Periodic Error Correction, dedicated auto guider port and the ability to track past the meridian. 

We will add the mount to our website in the morning and will post the price and ETA as soon as we have them. 

 

[Chris]

Crikey two of them! I'm guessing it's way too soon to have an AVX mk2

[FLO]

The Celestron CGX will no doubt attract most attention but we are especially pleased to see this updated CGEM-II. The original CGEM got off to a bumpy start here in the UK. The mount was well designed and well built but the original firmware could not handle guiding errors due to cogging which was very frustrating. They did eventually fix the problem with a firmware update but the damage to it's reputation was already done, and then it had serious competition from the Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT. 

This new improved model will, we think, enable the CGEM design to reach it's full potential. 

[FLO]

The Celestron CGEM II mount is now listed at our website with features and specification. 

We don't yet know it's price or ETA but will post details as soon as we are able  

[Robba_duck]

Hi,

Any News On the CGEM II Release / UK Availability Dates?