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Celestron SE Mounts

Discussion in 'Telescopes and Mounts' started by sojourneyer, Sep 3, 2023.

Celestron SE Mounts

Started by sojourneyer on Sep 3, 2023 at 7:42 PM

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  1. sojourneyer

    sojourneyer Well-Known Member

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    sojourneyer, Sep 3, 2023
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    As we all know Celestron has 4 models representing their SE series of telescopes -- 4SE/5SE/6SE AND 8SE.

    My question is: Do they use the same mount with all 4 of these scopes? If not how many mounts are there?
    I have read albeit not substantiated that the mounts for the 6SE and 8SE are the same but then others say the mount base is larger for the 8SE.

    So what is the story about these mounts?

    thanks
     
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    PXR-5, Sep 12, 2023
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    There are 2 SE mounts, one for the 4/5 and one for the 6/8.

    That said; keep in mind the mount sold with the 6" OTA may have a small cosmetic plastic bezel that you have pop off if you want to mount an 8.
     
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    sojourneyer, Sep 12, 2023
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    I purchased a standalone, SE mount but still have never used it. Mainly because I also have a Nexstar GT mount which.is considerably lighter

    The GT mount easily accommodates my 90 MM achro, 80ED and Starmax 90

    however, my preferred mount is a Starsense explore DX
     
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    PXR-5, Sep 12, 2023
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    At some point I would like to upgrade my Porta with an Alt-Az that would hold a 102 f10
     
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    Gabby76, Sep 15, 2023
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    The SE 4/5 used to come with a built in wedge, not sure if they still do. They are more stable than the GT/ SLT mounts.
    I have had a SLT for 20 years now and it still works as new. Celestron actually got things right with these mounts.

    I thought of purchasing a SE at one point but with the straight arm it would restrict the movement with a longer refractor.
     

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