Celestron CGEM II Mount

Name: Celestron CGEM II Mount
Brand: Celestron

Celestron

Celestron CGEM II Mount is a GoTo equatorial mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.

mount premium

Best Current Offer

Astronomics

In stock

$1,899.00

Other retailers

High Point Scientific (In stock)
$1,899.00
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$1,899.00
Starizona (In stock)
$1,899.00
Telescopes.net (In stock)
$1,899.00
Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$2,099.00

Specifications

Mount

Mount type: GoTo German equatorial mount
Drive system: DC servo motors
Payload capacity: 40 lb (18 kg)
Mount weight: 40 lb (18.14 kg)
Counterweight: 1 x 17 lb
Latitude range: 15° - 70°

Capacity

Payload-to-weight ratio: 1:1

Motion

Slew rate: 9 slew speeds - max speed 4.5°/second
Periodic error: Yes
Encoder: low cog DC Servo motors with integrated optical positioning encoders offers smooth, quiet operation and precision slewing and tracking

Electronics

Controller: Computerized GoTo control
Power: 12V DC, 3.2 amps

Mechanical

Tripod / pier: 1346 mm - 1651 mm (53" – 65")
Interface: Yes, input on Hand Control

Astrophotography Fit

A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.

Celestron CGEM II Mount is a premium GoTo equatorial mount for computerized tracking and guiding.

For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.

Best paired with

Autoguided refractors or corrected reflectors within conservative payload limits
Stable tripod or pier and balanced counterweights
Computer or hand-controller workflow with good polar alignment

Not recommended for

Payloads at the rated maximum for imaging
Users who need an airline-portable rig above all else
Long focal length work without guiding and careful balance

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$1,899.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,899.00
High Point Scientific High Point Scientific	$1,899.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,899.00
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$1,899.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,899.00
Starizona Starizona	$1,899.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,899.00
Telescopes.net Telescopes.net	$1,899.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,899.00
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$2,099.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $2,099.00

Price History

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