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Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain

Celestron

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The Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain is a computerized GoTo telescope ideal for both visual observers and intermediate astroimagers seeking a balance of light-gathering power and portability. With its 235mm aperture delivering 33% more light than an 8" telescope, the f/10 optical design eliminates chromatic aberration while providing excellent performance for planetary detail and deep-sky objects, from lunar craters to distant galaxies. The compact, modular design allows each component—optical tube, mount, and tripod—to be transported by one person, with StarBright XLT coatings achieving up to 97.4% light transmission on the corrector lens. Paired with the portable Advanced VX equatorial mount featuring GoTo automation, periodic error correction, and autoguider support, this system delivers professional-grade tracking and imaging capabilities in a field-portable package.

Specifications

Drive type Low cog DC servo motors
Computerized
Focal ratio f/10
Optical design SCT
Optics type Reflector
Highest magnification 470
Mount type Equatorial
Coating Starbright XLT
Aperture 235 mm
Focal length 2350 mm
Mount Weight 7.71 lb
Resolution (Dawes) 0.49″
Optical Tube Weight 9.07 kg
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.59″
Light Transmission (Corrector) 97.4%
Highest Useful Magnification 555
Payload Capacity 13.6 lb
Tripod Weight 8.16 kg
Optical Tube Length 559 mm
Lowest Useful Magnification 34
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.4
Included Eyepiece Magnification 94

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