Celestron CGEM II 8 Inch EdgeHD Optics Telescope - 12017

For years, the Celestron CGEM set the standard in affordable, high performance German equatorial mounts. After listening to customer feedback, Celestron’s design team has made this workhorse even more functional with a series of thoughtful upgrades. Meet CGEM II. Improved Design and Ergonomics The first thing you’ll notice about CGEM II is its lower profile and wider stance compared with CGEM. This new form factor anchors more securely to the ground for improved rigidity. Thanks to its super stable design, CGEM II can handle 40 lb of payload with ease. Other clever updates make CGEM II significantly easier to use in the field. Beefy 2” steel tripod legs feature height index marks to make setting up and leveling your telescope a breeze. Celestron has lengthened the clutch levers and updated the polar alignment knobs so that you can make adjustments with just a twist of the wrist—even after a long night in the cold. CGEM II features all internal cabling to prevent cable wrap and snags. P