Celestron C9.25 235/2350 Schmidt-Cassegrain Advanced VX GoTo

The favorite of planetary observers: the C9.25 on AVX

The Celestron SC 235/2350 Advanced VX Mount the beloved C9.25 optics on a go-to equatorial GoTo camera ready for photography. The 235 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain captures 1127 times more light than the naked eye and is renowned among planetary observers for its exceptionally smooth, sharp image. With a 2350 mm focal length, this is the class in which Jupiter and Saturn reveal their finest details.

Why the 9.25 is so popular

The C9.25 has a slightly longer primary focal length than its siblings, which makes the optical design extra forgiving and the image remarkably smooth. On paper, it is useful up to about 470x; the Dutch atmosphere usually limits planetary work around 300x, and that is exactly where this lens excels. The StarBright XLT coating keeps light transmission at maximum.

The Advanced VX: Built for Photography

The Advanced VX is a German equatorial GoTo mount with 13.6 kg of carrying capacity, the NexStar+ hand controller with over 40,000 objects, All-Star Polar Alignment for polar alignment without visibility to the Pole Star, periodic error correction (PPEC), and an autoguider port. The mount operates on 12V; a power tank is the logical addition. For planetary photography with a fast camera, this is a proven duo.

For whom yes, for whom no

On the other hand, the serious planet and moon observer who also wants to see globular clusters and planetary nebulae at their best, with ample photographic space to work with. Not: those who want to photograph large nebula fields; choose the Newton 150/750 or an RASA with the same mount for that purpose.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube SC 235/2350 with StarBright XLT coating
• Advanced VX GoTo Mount with NexStar+ Hand Controller
• Steel tripod with accessory tray
• Eyepiece and diagonal mirror (1.25 inch)
• Red dot viewfinder
• Counterweight

Featured accessories

• The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT The mount feeds all night in the field.
• The Armor padded backpack for C9.25 tubes protects the optics during transport.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the catadioptric telescopes or the full range on the Celestron brand page. You can read more background information about the brand in the Celestron brand guide.