Advanced VX 9.25" SCT

NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with the narrow dovetail and larger CGE dovetail. NOTE: Works with Celestron CGE dovetail, but not Losmandy D dovetails, which are about 1mm wider. 9.25” (235 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission 33% more light gathering than a 8” telescope without the weight of the 11” optical tube 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear. Autoguider port for long exposure imaging Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.   Description Advanced VX 9.25” SCT is an excellent choice for intermediate level astroimagers looking to gather 33% more light than our 8” telescope, but without the added weight of our 11” optical tube. No single piece of this kit weighs more than 20 lbs, making it easy for one person to transport and assemble. This f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope features Celestron’s StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission and a 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars. About the Mount The new AVX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support. You’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease. The NexStar+ hand control offers multiple languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish). Specifications Aperture (mm) 235 mm (9.25 in) Finderscope 6x30 Focal Length 2350 mm (93 in) Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... 25 mm (0.98 in) Focal Ratio 10 Highest Useful Magnification 555 x Light Gathering Power (Comp... 1127 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.4 Lowest Useful Magnification 34 x Magnification of Eyepiece 1 94 x Mount Height (Max) 64" in (1626 mm) Mount Height (Min) 44" in (1118 mm) Mount Info: N.A. Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Info: N.A. Optical Tube Length 22" in (559 mm) Optical Tube Weight 20 lbs (9.07 kg) Resolution (Dawes) 0.49 arc seconds Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.59 arc seconds Telescope Type Computerized (GOTO) Tripod Adjustable, Stainless Steel Tripod Leg Diameter 2" Tripod Weight 18 lbs (8.16 kg) Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty Weight of Counterweights 2 x 11 lbs