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Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate

Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate

by Celestron
SKU CEL-94214
$84.00 - $84.00
$84.00
$84.00 - $84.00
$84.00
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  • Directly fits Celestron CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM, and CGEM-DX mounts
  • Pre-drilled with 1/4”-20, 5/16”-18, and 3/8”-16 threaded holes
  • Accepts standard telescope mounting rings, cameras, and spotting scopes
  • Eliminates the need for custom drilling for accessory mounting
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  • Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate

    The Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate provides a secure, versatile foundation for attaching optical systems to Celestron CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM, or CGEM-DX mounts. This plate is pre-drilled with the most common photographic and astronomical thread patterns, including 1/4”-20, 5/16”-18, and 3/8”-16 holes, allowing you to directly mount a wide array of accessories without modification.

    A Drilled Foundation for CGE and CGEM Mounts

    This mounting plate is engineered as a simple, robust interface between your mount and your optical equipment. Instead of relying on a dovetail system, it bolts directly to the mount's saddle platform, creating a rigid, flexure-free connection ideal for stable imaging or observing platforms. It is the factory-standard solution for anyone looking to attach non-dovetail equipment like camera-and-lens combinations or custom instrument packages.

    Secure Any Accessory with 1/4”-20, 5/16”-18, and 3/8”-16 Holes

    The key to this plate's utility is its array of pre-drilled and tapped holes. The pattern accommodates the hardware found on most telescope tube rings, tripod heads, and photographic adapters, saving you the time and risk of drilling a blank plate yourself.

    • 1/4”-20 Holes: The standard for virtually all DSLR and mirrorless cameras, ball heads, and smaller spotting scopes.
    • 3/8”-16 and 5/16”-18 Holes: Provides heavy-duty connection points for larger telescope mounting rings and other substantial accessories.

  • Which specific mounts is the CGE Universal Mounting Plate compatible with?

    This plate is designed for a direct fit onto the saddle of Celestron CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM, and CGEM-DX series equatorial mounts. It is not a standard dovetail bar and will not fit Vixen or Losmandy-style saddle clamps.

    Can I attach my DSLR camera directly to the CGE Mounting Plate?

    Yes. The plate features standard 1/4”-20 threaded holes, which is the same thread size used on the base of most DSLR and mirrorless cameras. For better pointing control, it is recommended to mount the camera on a ball head, which can then be attached to the plate.

    What screw sizes does the CGE Universal Mounting Plate accept?

    The plate is pre-drilled and tapped for three of the most common imperial thread sizes used in astronomy and photography:

    • 1/4”-20
    • 5/16”-18
    • 3/8”-16
    This allows you to attach a wide variety of accessories using standard, readily available bolts.

    Do I need to buy mounting rings to use this CGE plate with my telescope?

    Yes, in most cases. This plate provides the flat, drilled surface to which you will attach a set of telescope mounting rings. The rings then clamp around your optical tube. The plate itself does not clamp directly to the telescope.

    How is this CGE plate different from a Losmandy-style dovetail bar?

    A Losmandy dovetail bar is designed to slide into a saddle clamp for quick attachment and removal. This CGE Universal Mounting Plate bolts directly onto the mount's saddle platform, providing a more permanent, semi-fixed connection that is very rigid but does not offer quick-release convenience.

    Can I use this plate to piggyback a camera on my main telescope with a CGEM II mount?

    This plate is designed to be the primary mounting platform, replacing a dovetail bar. To piggyback a camera, you would typically attach a smaller dovetail bar or accessory plate to the top of your main telescope's tube rings, not use this plate.

  • Compatible Mounts Celestron CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM, CGEM-DX
    Mounting Holes Pre-drilled and tapped for 1/4”-20, 5/16”-18, and 3/8”-16
    Warranty 2-Year Warranty
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