CGX 9.25 Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - 12051
Celestron
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The Celestron CGX 9.25 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope combines a premium 9.25-inch aperture optical tube with Celestron's renowned CGX computerized German equatorial mount, making it an excellent choice for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. Featuring StarBright XLT coated optics that enhance light transmission and contrast, this telescope delivers approximately 1,125 times the light-gathering power of the human eye, revealing fine planetary details and deep-sky objects with exceptional clarity. The CGX mount's improved motors, belt-drive system, and dual-axis tracking make it ideal for stable long-exposure imaging, while the 55-pound payload capacity accommodates additional cameras and accessories for comprehensive observing sessions.
Specifications
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction (Area) | 13% |
| Hand Control | NexStar+ (2 line x 18 character LCD, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0) |
| Aperture | 235 mm |
| Mount type | German Equatorial (CGX) |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 34 |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual Saddle (Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE) |
| Mount Payload Capacity | 55 kg |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 555 |
| Tripod Weight | 19.2 kg |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Finderscope | 6x30mm |
| Light Gathering Power | 1125 |
| Resolution (Airy Disk) | 0.49″ |
| Included Eyepiece | 25mm Plössl |
| Motor Drive | Low Cog DC Servo Motors with Belt Drive |
| Optical Tube Weight | 21 kg |
| Visual Back | 1.25 inch Removable |
| Eyepiece Magnification | 94 |
| Object Database | 40 |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction (Diameter) | 36% |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25 inch Prism Type |
| Eyepiece Field of View | 0.53° |
| Limiting Magnitude | 14 |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
| Focal length | 2350 mm |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59″ |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align |