{"product_id":"celestron-c9-25-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail-91027-xlt","title":"Celestron C9.25 Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail) – 91027-XLT","description":"\u003cp data-lfile-container=\"06a5b7d1-6a70-4844-8082-be0e359e81b7\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron C9.25 Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e (model 91027-XLT) is a 235mm Schmidt-Cassegrain often called the \"just right\" size – more aperture than an 8\", yet far easier to handle than an 11\". Its 2350mm focal length fits in a 559mm aluminium tube that weighs just 9.07 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C9.25 is well regarded for sharp, high-contrast planetary and lunar views. Celestron's StarBright XLT coatings boost light transmission, and Fastar compatibility opens the door to very fast f\/2 imaging with third-party accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Telescopes is an authorized Celestron distributor in India. We import the C9.25 directly, supply it with a GST invoice, and can pair it with the right mount and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e235mm (9.25\") aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e – gathers 1,127× more light than the human eye; limiting magnitude 14.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2350mm focal length at f\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e – high image scale for planets, the Moon and small deep-sky targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.49 arcsecond resolution (Dawes)\u003c\/strong\u003e – splits close double stars and shows fine planetary detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to 97.4% transmission through the corrector, for brighter, higher-contrast images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastar compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e – swap the secondary mirror for a third-party lens to image at f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and light\u003c\/strong\u003e – 559mm long and 9.07 kg, easy to carry and set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium tube\u003c\/strong\u003e – durable yet lightweight construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGE dovetail bar\u003c\/strong\u003e – fits Celestron CGEM II, CGX and other mounts with CGE \/ Losmandy-style saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 25mm eyepiece (94×), 6x30 finderscope, 1.25\" star diagonal, 1.25\" visual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optics and StarBright XLT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Schmidt-Cassegrain folds a long light path into a short tube. Light enters through a thin corrector plate, reflects off the primary mirror, then bounces off a secondary mirror back through a hole in the primary. That is how the C9.25 packs 2350mm of focal length into a 559mm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's \u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/strong\u003e system improves throughput in three ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced multi-layer mirror coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – aluminium overcoated with layers of quartz and titanium dioxide, with fairly flat reflectivity for both visual and imaging use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-layer anti-reflection coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide on the corrector for a wider usable band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-white glass corrector\u003c\/strong\u003e – higher-transmission glass instead of soda-lime, reaching an average of 97.4% transmission once coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is brighter images with better contrast, which helps on subtle planetary detail as well as faint galaxies and nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eObserving and imaging configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C9.25 adapts to different targets depending on what you attach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-on needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2350mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanets, Moon, double stars, small deep-sky objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Adapter for SCT + camera, or eyepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/6.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~1480mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider fields of galaxies and clusters; brighter visual views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Reducer-Corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~f\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~470mm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast wide-field imaging with very short exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party Fastar lens assembly (replaces secondary mirror)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron states that Fastar at f\/2 cuts exposure times to about one twenty-fifth of those needed at f\/10, so galaxies and nebulae can be captured in exposures as short as 30 seconds. Because a standard SCT has a curved field, imagers using large sensors may see softer stars toward the edges – the EdgeHD 9.25 is the flat-field alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll figures from Celestron's official product page (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/c9-25-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel \/ Item no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91027-XLT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e235mm (9.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2350mm (93\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm – 94×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e555×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.59 arcsec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.49 arcsec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,127× the human eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85mm (3.35\") – 36% by diameter, 13% by area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar diagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e559mm (22\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e271.78mm (10.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.07 kg (20 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDovetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGE dovetail bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar compatible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax accessory load (Celestron guidance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 11.3 kg (25 lbs) at 107mm (4.2\") from the corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 years (Celestron)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box and recommended add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e C9.25 optical tube with CGE dovetail bar, 25mm eyepiece, 6x30 finderscope, 1.25\" star diagonal, 1.25\" visual back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9.07 kg, the tube suits mid-weight equatorial mounts. Leave payload headroom for cameras and accessories when imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy you need it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron CGEM II or CGX mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoTo equatorial mounts with comfortable payload margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Reducer-Corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrings the system to f\/6.3 for wider fields and faster exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Adapter for Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnects a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a T-ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger finderscope or StarPointer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasier star alignment than the included 6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" visual back, diagonal and wide-field eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider low-power views than the 1.25\" kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDew Shield DX for C9.25 \u0026amp; C11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlocks stray light and slows dew on the corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDew Heater Ring – 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps the corrector clear on humid Indian nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadded Telescope Bag for 9.25\" Optical Tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe transport to dark-sky sites and events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the C9.25 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and lunar observers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want sharp, high-magnification views of Jupiter, Saturn and Mars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchools, colleges and science centres\u003c\/strong\u003e needing a capable, easy-to-handle telescope for labs and public nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmateurs upgrading from a C8\u003c\/strong\u003e who want more aperture without a heavy mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary imagers\u003c\/strong\u003e using high-speed cameras at f\/10 or with a Barlow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Modern Telescopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized distributor of Celestron, PlaneWave, Software Bisque and other global brands in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect import with proper GST invoice and input credit for registered businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete observatory solutions: telescope, mount, imaging camera and motorized dome, supplied and installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional procurement supported, including supply through GeM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-India delivery, installation support and after-sales service from Pune, Maharashtra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Telescopes, MSR Queenstown, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra 411033 · +91 85540 01525\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the price of the Celestron C9.25 in India?\u003c\/strong\u003e Prices move with exchange rates and import duties. Contact Modern Telescopes for a current quote with GST invoice, or request an institutional or GeM quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC9.25 vs EdgeHD 9.25 – what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both have 235mm aperture and 2350mm focal length. The EdgeHD adds a flat-field corrector, mirror clutches and cooling vents for wide-field imaging on large sensors. The C9.25 is the more affordable choice for visual and planetary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC9.25 vs C8 – is the extra aperture worth it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The C9.25 collects about a third more light than an 8\" and resolves finer detail, while staying compact enough to carry and mount easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the C9.25 come with a mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is the optical tube assembly with a CGE dovetail. Pair it with a mount such as the Celestron CGEM II or CGX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat magnification does the C9.25 give?\u003c\/strong\u003e The included 25mm eyepiece gives 94×. The useful range is 34× to 555×, depending on eyepiece and sky conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I do astrophotography with the C9.25?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It excels at planetary and lunar imaging at f\/10. Add the Reducer-Corrector for f\/6.3, or a third-party Fastar lens for f\/2 wide-field deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the C9.25 weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The optical tube weighs 9.07 kg (20 lbs). 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