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Old March 7th 04, 04:49 PM
Al
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Default Celestron CG-5 Advanced Series non-goto equatorial mount?

In that case you have no problem. The mount will serve you well. The
tripod is also more than adequate for the 9.25 SCT. Even though the tripod
that comes with this unit does not extend too tall (inadequate for a 5" or
larger refractor), it is more than enough for the 9.25, as a very tall
tripod is not required.

My only question is this: Why would you want to buy an Advanced Series CG5
when any CG5 will do the job and for a lot less $?

Al


"Rank Amateur" wrote in message
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Hi, Al,

Thanks for your post, but my post concerned the new non-goto version of

the
Celestron CG-5 mount, with the new, sturdier tripod (as compared to the
"old" CG-5).

Bill



"Al" wrote in message
et...
The advanced series mounts are almost the same (mechanicals) as the last
standard CG5, with exception of more electronics. For visual use, this
mount is fine with the C9.25, although not a match made in heaven. When

one
considers the price, you will not find another GOTO mount that even

comes
close.

Al


"Rank Amateur" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience with this Chinese-made Great Polaris clone?

Is
it really sturdy enough to support a C9.25 optical tube well for

visual
work???

Thank you.

Bill G.