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Celestron Universal Mounting Plate CG-5
The Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate is a 10-inch dovetail bar that allows you to attach tube rings and other accessories to your telescope mount. This universal mounting plate is designed for the Advanced CG-5 and Advanced VX mounts and features multiple hole sizes for broad compatibility.
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The Celestron Universal Mounting Plate, CG-5 is used to attach telescope tube rings, spotting scopes, or cameras to an Advanced CG-5 or Advanced VX mount. This versatile telescope mounting plate measures 10 inches long and is an essential accessory for creating a custom setup.
Key Features
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Versatile Hole Patterns: The rail includes multiple hole sizes to fit a wide range of accessories with universal sizes, including 3/8”-16, 5/16”-18, and 1/4”-20 threads.
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Broad Compatibility: This universal mounting plate can be used to mount tube rings, spotting scopes, cameras, or other optical equipment.
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Durable Construction: Made from sturdy aluminum, the Celestron CG-5 plate provides a secure and rigid connection to your mount.
Mount Compatibility
This dovetail plate is specifically designed to fit mounts that use the Vixen-style (CG-5) standard, such as the Celestron Advanced CG-5 and Advanced VX mounts. The CG-5 Celestron dovetail is one of the most common mounting standards in the industry for a standard CG-5 mount.
This product is covered by Celestron's 2-Year Warranty.
Why Shop Celestron from OpticsCentral?
OpticsCentral is a Premier Select Dealer for Celestron in Australia, offering expert advice, local warranty support, and access to genuine spare parts. As an authorised Celestron Premier Select Dealer, we provide local warranty support and fast turnaround on repairs—giving you peace of mind with every purchase.
About Celestron
Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.
Product Code: CLS-94213