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• Load rated capacity to 55 lbs (25kg)
• Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads
• Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
• Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
• Control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
• Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
• 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
• Two handles for easy pickup and transport
• All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
• All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads

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• Digital Compass function provides degree, north pointing arrow and cardinal point readings. Compass Range: - 0° To 359° , 1-16 pointers (graphical)
• Magnetic declination angle adjustable for regions with magnetic variation
• Built-in Altimeter: measures in either meters or feet
• Barometer (air) pressure and sea level pressure measurement in mbar/hpPa, mmHG or inHG
• Weather forecast Icons: Sunny, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy and Rainy
• Time, Date and Alarm Clock
• Built-in thermometer - °C or °F
• Backlight for nighttime use
• (2) long-life Lithium batteries included

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The Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod is a heavy-duty computerized mount built for serious astrophotographers and backyard observatory setups. With a generous 75 lb load capacity, massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs, and internally routed cabling for snag-free remote operation, it delivers exceptional stability and precision tracking for even the largest optical tubes and imaging rigs.

• Increased 75 lb load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
• Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
• Larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
• Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
• Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
• New accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
• Heavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
• Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
• Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
• Includes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
• Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
• Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
• All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs

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• Manual altazimuth telescope and with pan handle control for smooth and accurate pointing.
• Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray.
• Quick and easy no-tool setup.
• Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and an erect image diagonal - ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use.
• Coated all-glass optics for clear, crisp images.
• Celestron Starry Night Software included.

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• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• StarPointer for convenience
• Quick release dovetail attachment
• Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
• Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies

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• 20-60x magnification range
• 45° viewing angle to observe comfortably for extended periods
• Includes a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the scope instantly
• Tripod adaptable for long-duration or long-distance viewing
• Durable body to stands up to minor bumps and jolts while protecting the optics from wet/humid weather and other environmental challenges

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Marvel at the wonders of the skies above with the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

This collapsible telescope comes with an aperture of 254mm and a focal length of 1200mm, promising bright views of the Moon, planets and deep sky gems such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Portability of this telescope is made easy with the truss-design, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly during transport.

For a scope that'll last the test of time, look no further than the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other pesky critters in storage we recommend the Pegasus 10" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126686)

If you wish to fit a solar filter for solar viewing we recommend the Orion 11.63 Glass solar Filter (Product No. 124909) for this scope.

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A bright blue umbrella with the constellations printed on the underside. A great gift idea. Learn More

The saxon 8x42 Waterproof Monocular is a premium monocular with BaK-4 prism and fully multi-coated lens.

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