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The Celestron C6-RGT Refractor Telescope Features:
Proven NexStarŽ computer control technology
RS-232 communication port on hand control to direct the telescope using a personal computer
40,000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
Custom database lists of the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.
For a completely automated GoTo system, the C6-RGT comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high-speed motors and hand control, the C6-RGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately.
Celestron's new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the new heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.