Celestron CGX-L Equatorial 925 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope

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Product Highlights

9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
2350mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
Motorized EQ Mount, 75-lb Payload
NexStar+ Computer Hand Controller
40,000-Object Database
Guided Tours and Custom Object Filters
Backlash Compensation and PPEC
9x50 Finderscope
2.75" Stainless Steel Tripod

Celestron put together the CGX-L Equatorial 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope to provide a complete observational platform that includes a large-aperture optical tube assembly (OTA), the NexStar+ computer hand controller, an updated motorized equatorial mount and tripod, plus an array of accessories to get you set up and observing the Moon, planets, and especially deep-sky subjects like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.

C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)
CGX-L German Equatorial Mount - Product Tour

Outfitted with a large aperture, long effective focal length, and their proprietary StarBright XLT optical coatings, the Celestron C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope provides power and portability. The coating system consists of anti-reflection coatings on the corrector plate, highly reflective index mirror coatings, and low-absorption/high-transmission glass components to ensure that the maximum amount of light is gathered and transmitted to your eye. This system ensures bright and clear high-contrast images with accurate color rendition across the entire visual spectrum without visible distortion at the edges. Celestron includes a standard 1.25" visual back to accept eyepieces and accessories such as the 25mm eyepiece and 90° diagonal supplied with the optical tube assembly (OTA). This OTA is offered here without a mount or tripod for users who already have a support system. Just ensure the mount's payload capacity exceeds 20 pounds to safely carry the weight and that the mount has a Losmandy-style saddle to match the OTA's CGE mounting plate.
Optical Tube

9.25" (235mm) aperture
f/10 focal ratio
2350mm effective focal length
Schmidt-Cassegrain design optical path
StarBright XLT optical coatings
Resolution: 0.59 arcsec (Rayleigh); 0.49 arcsec (Dawes)
Secondary mirror obstruction: 3.35" (85 mm); 36% by diameter; 13% by area

StarBright XLT System

Maximizes light transmission through optical path
Improves color rendition, contrast, sharpness, resolution, and brightness
Broadband system provides flat wavelength transmission across the entire visual spectrum
Multi-layer mirror coatings with layers of aluminum, SiO2 (quartz), and TiO2 (titanium dioxide)
Multi-layer anti-reflective corrector plate coatings with layers of MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide); hafnium has a wider band-pass than the commonly used titanium
High-transmission water white glass corrector plate limits light loss due to internal absorption

Mounting

Optical tube only—mount and tripod required for proper use
Supplied with CGE dovetail plate, which is compatible with Losmandy-style saddles
Mount must have a payload capacity of over 20 pounds to safely support the OTA

Included Accessories

Visual back:
Standard threads for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope optical tubes
1.25" eyepiece holder accepts 1.25" eyepieces and accessories
Eyepiece:
1.25"-diameter barrel
Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
25mm focal length produces 94x magnification
Diagonal:
1.25"-diameter barrel
90° angle places head in comfortable viewing position when scope is aimed at or near the zenith
Star diagonal corrects view horizontally, but not vertically
Finderscope:
6x magnification
30mm aperture
Mounting bracket included
CGX-L GoTo EQ Mount with Tripod
With an upgraded payload capacity, tripod, and internal gears, the Celestron CGX-L GoTo EQ Mount improves on their venerable CGX platform to provide users with a heavy-duty research-quality mount for larger optical tube assemblies (OTAs), accessories, and imaging rigs. Engineered to carry a 75 lb payload, and outfitted with high-torque motors and a heavy-duty belt-drive system to improve tracking stability and reduce backlash, it is able to smoothly and accurately track near- and deep-sky objects for extended periods of time.
The Vixen/Losmandy dual dovetail saddle has also been lengthened to 10.6" to improve stability and offer greater security for larger OTAs. To provide a solid platform for the mount and your OTA, a heavy-duty stainless steel tripod is included, sporting massive 2.75"-diameter legs, an accessory tray that doubles as a stabilizer, and an adjustment range from 35.75" to 52.75". The minimum height has been lowered almost a foot versus the earlier CGX model to accommodate a wider range of users and different observation positions.
The brain of the CGX-L is the venerable NexStar+ computer controller. Equipped with a database of 40,000 objects, including the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the complete Messier catalog, it can also be programmed with up 200 custom user-defined objects with filters added for custom object lists. Its intuitive menu-driven user interface gives you the power to observe the heavens with nine slew speeds, three tracking rates, anti-backlash compensation, and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) for smoother movements in the motors and improved tracking over time. Features such as guided tours, extended information on 200 popular objects, and multiple alignment options make the NexStar+ controller easy to use and invaluable to both new users and experienced stargazers.
Mount Head

German equatorial mount
Lower profile head design provides improved stability and portability
Head can be set on the tripod in three different positions to optimize the center of balance over the tripod or to provide more clearance when needed at lower latitudes
75 lb payload capacity, excluding counterweights
3-65° latitude adjustment range
20° of additional tracking past the meridian allows for longer observation time when viewing from a rise or hill
Two autoguider ports provide greater cable management to avoid wire wrap
10.6" (27cm) Vixen/Losmandy dovetail saddle, compatible with CG-5 and CGE bars
Long clutch levers make tightening and loosening of clutches easier for manual movement
Strong 1.25" (31.5mm) stainless steel counterweight shaft to handle additional counterweight load
Includes one 22 lb counterweight
Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
Internal cabling reduces snags and other hazards
Stationary latitude knob and linkage system that reduces the amount of friction during polar alignment
Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
Integrated handles for easy transport and setup/breakdown
"Real Time Clock" keeps time and site information saved when power is disconnected
On/Off rocker switch with red LED

Motors and Drives

Dual-axis servo motors with optical encoders for smooth tracking and quiet operation
High-torque motors provide smooth tracking and slewing for heavy OTAs and accessories
Internal belt-drive system provides smooth, vibration-free tracking while minimizing backlash
Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and improve gear meshing
Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
Internal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike
Autoguider capable for making corrections while astroimaging
Large 144mm-diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
Low-friction Teflon bearings on azimuth adjustment to make adjustments easy under full load
USB 2.0 port to connect directly to PC with PWI software
Threaded power input barrel connector eliminates accidental disconnection
Runs on included 12 VDC, 4A car/vehicle power supply

NexStar+ Hand Controller

Features:
Intuitive menu-driven user interface
PWI telescope control software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
Nine slew speeds: 1/2x, 1x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 64x (0.3°/sec), 1.0°/sec, 2°/sec, 3°/sec
Multiple tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar
Anti-backlash correction trains out intrinsic play in gears for smoother movement and tracking
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): Improves tracking precision for long-exposure astrophotography and imaging
Database:
40,000-object database
200 user-defined objects for customization
Filters for creating custom object lists
Solar system: All seven planets plus the Moon, Sun, and Pluto
Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars, and asterisms
Custom lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae, and clusters
Complete Messier catalog
Select NGC objects
Functions
"All-Star Polar Alignment" software allows quick and precise polar alignment without extra polar alignment accessories, apps, or other assistance
Additional alignment options: One- or Two-star, Solar system, Quick, and Last
Sky Tour: Based on location, date, and time, the system shows the best objects in the sky and automatically slews to them
Object info: Provides useful information about the selected object such as magnitude and constellation; includes extended information about 200 popular objects
Physical characteristics:
2-line, 18-character LCD window with red backlighting for comfortable viewing without affecting night-adjusted vision
19 function keys, backlit in red
Mini USB port: Connect to a computer for use with software programs for point-and-click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC

Tripod

Stainless steel legs
Adjustable height from 35.75" to 52.75"
Large 2.75"-diameter leg sections provide stability and vibration reduction
Legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport
Hand controller holster attaches with a hook-and-loop strap so it can be moved from leg to leg and avoid wire wrap
Accessory tray holds 1.25 and 2" eyepieces with a smartphone stand
Tray doubles as upper leg spreader/lock
Lower leg spreader provides additional stability
Weight: 46.2 lbs

Specifications

C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture	9.25" / 234.95mm
Focal Length	2350mm
Focal Ratio	f/10
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	90° star 1.25" barrel
Finderscope	6x30 mm
Tripod	None
Mount Type	CGE dovetail plate
Power Source	None
Optical Tube Length	22" / 55.9 cm
Weight	20.0 lbs / 9.11 kg

Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	29.0 x 18.0 x 16.0"

CGX-L GoTo EQ Mount with Tripod

Mount Type	Equatorial
Load Capacity	75.0 lb / 34.0 kg, excluding counterweight
Motor	Dual-axis servo motors Heavy-duty belt-drive system Digital optical encoders
GoTo Capability	Yes, NexStar+ hand controller
Latitude Adjustment Range	3 - 65°
Polar Axis Scope	None
Tripod	Adjustable height from 35.75 - 52.75" / 90.8 - 134.0 cm Stainless steel Leg diameter: 2.75" / 7.0 cm
Power Source	12 VDC, 3 A
Weight	Mount head: 52.6 lb / 23.9 kg Tripod: 46.2 lb / 21.0 kg

Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	51.0 x 38.0 x 21.0"

In the Box

Bundle Items

C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)

25mm Eyepiece

1.25" 90° Diagonal

SCT Visual Back

6x30mm Finderscope

Universal Mounting Plate, CGE

Limited 2-Year Warranty

CGX-L GoTo EQ Mount with Tripod

NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ)

CGE PRO Counterweight - 22 lb

CGX-L Equatorial Head

Stainless Steel Tripod

Accessory Tray

Counterweight Shaft

8mm Allen Wrench

3 x 8mm Hex-Head Screw

Hand Control Holster

12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Adapter

Limited 2-Year Warranty

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