Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 235/2350 CGEM II 925 GoTo

The Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 235/2350 CGEM II 925 GoTo combines high optical performance with professional stability. With its 235 mm aperture and 2350 mm focal length (f/10), this is a powerful telescope for both visual observation and serious astrophotography. The optics deliver razor-sharp, high-contrast images of planets, the Moon and deep-sky objects, while the CGEM II mount ensures flawless tracking and maximum stability.

Celestron's Schmidt-Cassegrain optics are renowned for their compact construction and excellent image quality. Thanks to the StarBright XLT coating makes the most of the 235 mm aperture: high light transmission and a clear, contrast-rich image, even at low object heights or light pollution. The long focal length makes this telescope ideally suited for planetary photography, but with an optional f/6.3 reducer/corrector shorten it to f/6.3 for deep-sky astrophotography with shorter exposures.

The CGEM II mount is designed for heavy-duty optics and advanced photographic applications. With a load capacity up to 18 kg it provides firm support even with cameras, guidescopes and accessories. The Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC).-function corrects mechanical deviations in the drive, ensuring accurate tracking at long exposure times. Its wide mounting base and thick steel legs (51 mm) keep it stable even in windy conditions or high magnification.

The mount can detect objects far beyond the meridian tracking without realignment, making long observations possible. The NexStar+ hand controller with 40,000 objects makes automatic alignment and navigation easy. Features such as All-Star Polar Alignment and compatibility with Celestron CPWI and SkyPortal WiFi give you maximum control and flexibility.

The Celestron SC 235/2350 CGEM II 925 GoTo is a true all-rounder: powerful enough for deep-sky detail, sharp enough for planets, and stable enough for serious astrophotography.

What you can see with it:

• Fine cloud bands and lunar shadows on Jupiter
• The Cassini separation and moons of Saturn
• Polar ice sheets and surface contrast on Mars
• Structures in the Orion Nebula, the Trifid Nebula and globular clusters such as M13
• Distant galaxies such as M81, M82, Sombrero (M104) and Andromeda (M31)

Application
This telescope is ideal for advanced observers and semi-professional astrophotographers looking for a robust, accurate and powerful setup. With its stable CGEM II mount and long focal length, it delivers consistent, sharp images in both visual and photographic applications.

Specifications
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Opening: 235 mm
Focal length: 2350 mm
Aperture ratio: f/10
Coating: StarBright XLT
Resolution: 0.49″
Boundary magnitude: 14.4
Max. useful magnification: 470×
Focuser: 1.25″ visual back
Viewfinder: 9×50 optical
Eyepiece: 23 mm (1.25″)
Reducer compatible: f/6.3 (optional)

Mounting: CGEM II GoTo
Carrying capacity: 18 kg
Motors: Servo with PPEC
Alignment: 1-/2-Star, Quick Align, Solar System Align, All-Star Polar Alignment
Tracking: sidereal, sun, moon
GoTo database: 40,000 objects
Power supply: 12 V / 3.5 A
Hand controller: NexStar+
Compatibility: CPWI, SkyPortal (WiFi optional)
Tripod: Steel, 112-163 cm, 51 mm legs
Counterweights: 2 × 7.7 kg
Total weight of set: ±42 kg

Suitable for
Moon & planets: ✔
Nebulae & galaxies: ✔
Astrophotography: ✔
Nature observation: ✗
Beginners: ✗
Advanced / semi-pro: ✔
Sun: Only with suitable sunscreen