Celestron CGXL Mount Understanding Part 2

Understanding the CGXL Mount Part 2

Attach the counterweights and move the mount into default (home) position. 

Tighten both RA and DEC clutch levers. 

You are now about to attach the telescope. Loosen the dovetail saddle lock knobs evenly, enough to allow the OTA dovetail to fit into the saddle.

Note the arrow should be pointing to the same side as the handle labeled “Celestron.” Slide the telescope’s dovetail bar into the dovetail saddle of the mount. Tighten the telescope in place with the two lock knobs.

Warning! The two knobs must be loosened, and then tightened together in small increments as not to create a large difference, or the bolts will strip out the threads and the soft aluminum mount will need to be taken to the machine shop and reworked. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Loosen ra and dec levers. Balance the telescope in ra and dec, returning to the home position for safety as needed.

Power On Home Position Tip

The mount’s internal switches will take the mount to its home position when you power it on but you can still manually position it before powering on the mount Simply unlock the two lock levers, and move the telescope to the desired position.