Celestron CGX-L
Celestron CGX-L series telescopes include Celestron's newest, largest and most capable German equatorial mount. The CGX-L computerized mount offers a 75 pound instrument capacity as well as other features users will find desirable for both imaging and fixed observatory installations. Belt drive on both axes serves to reduce backlash. A USB connection directly on the mount head provides a modern means of connecting a PC. A longer 270 mm dovetail saddle provides better support for the heaviest optical tube assemblies.
It should go without saying that the CGX-L mount is both big and heavy, with heaviest single component tipping the scales at 47 pounds. The CGX-L mount features a larger and heavier counterweight shaft, which means that counterweights fitting all other current production mounts from Celestron are not compatible with it. The CGX-L mount is portable, but not in a casual sense of the word. It is also worth noting that there is no provision for sighting Polaris through a bore in the right ascension axis. Polar alignment is achieved using the All Star polar alignment utility or an optional polar alignment scope.