Celestron CGX-L 925 SCT Computerized Telescope – 12070

Celestron CGX-L 925 SCT
9.25″ SCT on CGXL Computerized GoTo EQ MountPerfect for the visual astronomer or budding astro-imager, the Celestron 925 SCT telescope will provide lots of light gathering while still remaining super portable at only 20 pounds. Observe both solar system objects like Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon, as well as deep-sky objects including galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, comets, double stars, and more. Because the Celestron 9.25″ SCT sports superb optics with StarBright XLT coatings, it will also make a great imaging telescope. A focal reducer is available optionally that will widen your field of view by effectively reducing the focal length.

Slide the orange CGE dovetail onto the dual-fit saddle plate of the amazing Celestron CGX-L mount! This fully computerized, equatorial mount will provide the ultimate in stability, and its upgraded worm wheel, motors, and cutting edge software will find and track objects with precision. This mount has plenty of auxiliary ports for ancillary accessories, including Celestron’s StarSense and SkyPortal WiFi Module. The CGX-L mount also comes with its own redesigned tripod, with huge 2.75″ diameter stainless steel legs, and a large spreader bar/accessory tray that can hold your eyepieces for the evening, as well as your Smartphone or tablet.

Read more about the Celestron 925 SCT telescope and the CGX-L mount below, and give us a call or shoot us an email if you have any questions:

Features of the Celestron 9.25″ SCT Optical Tube:

• 9.25″ f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with StarBright XLT coatings produce bright, sharp images
• The Celestron 925 SCT OTA has an aluminum tube and weighs just 20 pounds, making it easy to lift onto the CGX-L mount.
• The classic f/10 optics can be converted to f/6.3 with an optional focal reducer, making it a nice scope for visual astronomy as well as imaging
• Accessories include a 6×30 finder scope, a 1.25″ diagonal, and a 25 mm eyepiece that will provide 94x magnification
• A Celestron Orange CGE dovetail rail is attached to the OTA, making it easy to connect to the included CGX-L mount, or any other mount that accepts a Losmandy-style dovetail.

Celestron 925 SCT OTA Specifications

• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 234.95 mm (9.25 in)
• Focal Length: 2350 mm (93 in)
• Focal Ratio: 10
• Focal Length of Eyepiece: 25 mm (0.98 in)
• Magnification of Eyepiece: 94 x
• Finderscope: 6×30
• Star Diagonal: 1.25″
• Optical Tube: Aluminum
• Highest Useful Magnification: 555 x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 34 x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 14.4
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.59 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.49 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 1127 x
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 3.35 in (85 mm)
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 36%
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 13%
• Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
• Optical Tube Length: 22 in (559 mm)
• Optical Tube Weight: 20 lb (9.07 kg)
• Dovetail Compatibility: CGE Mount

Celestron CGX-L GoTo German Equatorial Mount

The Celestron CGX-L Computerized Equatorial Mount is the extra heavy-duty version of the innovative, accurate, and stable CGX! The CGX-L has been designed with an even better load capacity to weight ratio, and is capable of handling an OTA and other astronomical equipment weighing a total of 75 pounds. The CGX tripod is amazingly stable! It has a wider stance to handle increased loads, and has huge 2.75” diameter stainless steel legs to support the CGX-L mount and your choice of telescope. Together, the CGXL mount and CGX-L tripod provide a rock-solid platform for visual astronomers and astro-imagers alike!

Features of the CGX-L Mount

• • The CGX-L has larger, 144 mm diameter worm wheels to handle heavier loads and drive them accurately. The worm wheel is made of brass and is spring-loaded, and together with the stainless steel worm gear, they provide excellent gear mesh and reduce friction, creating a buttery smooth belt drive system.
  • The right ascension and declination motors used on the Celestron CGX-L have more torque for improved tracking and slewing under load. Working together with the belt drive system, you’ll experience minimal backlash and worry-free operation. You can even watch the pulleys and belts working through the motor cover windows!
  • Celestron has increased the number of auxiliary ports to four (4), and has even added an additional autoguider port so that you have maximum flexibility when it comes to electronic accessories. Two of the AUX ports and an Autoguider port are built in just below the dovetail saddle, making it easy to plug in extra accessories like the StarSense or WiFi module and not worry about the cord causing a problem as the mount moves. Speaking of cabling, those required to run the mount are run internally, so even if you are running your CGX-L remotely, you don’t have to worry about cable snags.
  • Mechanical hard stops and limit sensors on both axes protect the Celestron CGX-L from hitting the tripod or causing undue stress on the cables. Built-in limit sensors will actually stop the mount from slewing or tracking further before the CGX-L reaches the hard stop fail safe.
  • Home sensors are built into the CGX-L mount, making it a great choice for remote use. Now you can always start your mount from the same index position, regardless of where it was pointed when the mount was last used.
  • Celestron’s PWI software was co-designed by Planewave Instruments, a company famous for their professional-level telescopes and mounts. One of the features of this software is multi-point mount modeling, which is normally only included with mounts costing thousands more. Multi-point mount modeling allows you to increase the pointing accuracy of the CGX-L mount. The software also includes plate solving and focus support.
  • With all the features of the CGX-L, it is easy for overlook the fact that this is a computerized mount. The included Celestron NexStar + hand controller has a USB port on the bottom to make updates easier. It includes a bright, easy to read LCD display, a 40,000 object database, and a variety of choices in the software to make finding and observing celestial objects a breeze.
  • The CGX-L has redesigned and ergonomic adjustment knobs throughout. These knobs are large and easy to turn due to reduced friction, even under heavy loads.
  • With the CGX-L, you don’t need a separate finder, application, or other alignment accessories to do an accurate polar alignment. Software Polar Align is a feature that allows you to do an “All-Star Polar Alignment” on any bright star quickly and accurately. If you would like to use a polar scope to align in the classic manner, Celestron has designed one specifically for the CGX or CGX-L Mount. See the recommended accessories for a link to the product.
  • Dual Dovetail Saddle with extra length. The beefy dovetail saddle on the CGX-L is the ultimate in flexibility. It is 270 mm (almost 11”) long, and accepts either a Vixen-style (CG-5) dovetail plate or the wider Losmandy-style (CGE) plate. This means you can mount just about any telescope on the CGX-L quickly and easily, making it a very flexible mount.
  • Now let’s talk about the CGX-L’s excellent load capacity to mount weight ratio. The weight capacity of the CGX-L is 75 pounds, however, the mount head only weighs an amazing 52.6 pounds. While not light as a feather, that means this very capable equatorial mount is still considered portable. Celestron has created a very ergonomic design that makes it easier to carry and set up. There are handles built in so you can carry close to your body (see extra images for an example).
  • The CGX-L Tripod has been completely redesigned to handle the extra capacity of the CGX-L mount. It’s large 2.75” diameter legs spread wider than usual for added stability, and the height is adjustable from 35.75” to 52.75”. A heavy-duty accessory tray holds three 1.25” eyepieces, two 2” eyepieces, and even has a shelf built in to hold your smartphone or tablet in an upright position! It can stay in place even when the tripod is collapsed, making it much easier to set up, break down, and store your tripod.
  • The Celestron CGXL comes with a larger 31.5mm diameter counterweight shaft to support the required counterweights needed to balance your OTA and accessories. The mount comes with one 22-lb. counterweight, and of course more are available separately. You will also receive a Celestron DC Power Cable to run the mount. It plugs into a cigarette lighter socket, which means you can run the CGX-L from your car battery, or you can use a portable DC battery like the Celestron PowerTank Lithium (sold separately). An AC Adapter is also available should you prefer to run your mount from household current.

Celestron CGX-L Mount Specifications

• • Mount Type: German Equatorial
  • Instrument load capacity: 75 lb.
  • Tripod height adjustment range: 35.75” to 52.75”
  • Tripod leg diameter: 2.75”
  • Accessory Tray: Holds five eyepieces, with Smartphone/Tablet stand
  • Latitude adjustment range: 3 – 65 degrees
  • Tripod Weight: 46.2 lb.
  • EQ Head Weight: 52.6 lb.
  • Max Slew Speed: 4 degrees per second
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Number of Aux ports: 4
  • Autoguide ports: 2
  • USB Port: Yes
  • LED Light: Yes, includes Red LED light toggle switch
  • Clock: Internal Real Time Clock to keep time and site info
  • Software: PWI Software
  • WiFi: Supports SkyPortal & StarSense (sold separately)
  • Dovetail Saddle Length: 270 mm (10.63”)
  • Dovetail Saddle: Dual Fit (Vixen/Losmandy)
  • Worm Wheel Diameter: 144 mm
  • Hand Control: NexStar + with USB Port
  • Object Database: 40,000
  • PEC: Yes, and PPEC Ready