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Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate

Celestron CGE Universal Mounting Plate

by Celestron
SKU CEL-94214
$84.00 USD - $84.00 USD
$84.00 USD
$84.00 USD - $84.00 USD
$84.00 USD
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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. It attaches to the mounting platform of the mount, giving a rigid base for imaging or observing.

    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.

    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.

    Which mounts and accessories does this CGE plate fit?

    It attaches to the mounting platform of a CGE, CGE Pro, CGEM or CGEM-DX mount and accepts standard mounting rings, spotting scopes and cameras through its 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18 and 1/4"-20 holes.

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

    This plate attaches to the mounting platform of the mount itself, so it carries your main equipment rather than riding on a telescope. 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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