More than 40,000 wonders in the night sky await your observation with this CPC 925 XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Kit from B&H. The kit includes a powerful but portable SCT optical tube assembly, an alt-azimuth mount with the NexStar computer controller and catalog of 40,000+ celestial objects, and a sturdy aluminum tripod.
Celestron CPC 925 XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube with GoTo AZ Mount
The Celestron CPC 925 XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube is outfitted with one of the widest apertures widely available that, when paired with its highly precise dual-fork alt-azimuth motorized GoTo mount, the iconic NexStar computer hand controller, is able to find, track, and resolve dim deep sky objects invisible to most optical tubes. The NexStar is packed with over 40,000 images in its database with multiple assisted alignment procedures, guided tours of the night sky, and expanded information on 200 of the most popular celestial objects, new and experienced astronomers will be able to use the CPC 925 and get years of enjoyment out of it.
Optics
9.25" (235mm) f/10 aperture strikes a balance between power and portability
2350mm effective focal length
Schmidt-Cassegrain optical path produces a long focal length despite its short tube length with limited diffraction for clearer views and tack-sharp star fields
Fine-annealed Pyrex glass reduces internal light loss to improve color, clarity, and sharpness
StarBright XLT optical coatings
Internal focusing mechanism moves the primary mirror forward and back to achieve tack-sharp views
Resolution: 0.59 arcsec (Rayleigh); 0.49 arcsec (Dawes)
Secondary mirror obstruction: 3.35" (64mm); 36% by diameter; 13% by area
Fastar compatibility allows you to remove the secondary mirror and replace it with an imaging system to greatly reduce the focal ratio for shorter exposure times and a wider field of view
StarBright XLT System
Maximizes light transmission through optical path
Improves color rendition, contrast, sharpness, resolution, and brightness
Broadband system provides flat wavelength transmission across the entire visual spectrum
Multilayer mirror coatings with layers of aluminum, SiO2 (quartz), and TiO2 (titanium dioxide)
Multilayer anti-reflective corrector plate coatings with layers of MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide); hafnium has a wider band-pass than the commonly used titanium
High-transmission water white glass corrector plate limits light loss due to internal absorption
Mount
Solid and stead dual fork alt-azimuth design
DC servo motors provide accurate tracking with little noise or vibration
Dual axis clutch system allows you to move the telescope without power
Internal 16-channel GPS antenna collects accurate day, date, location information and sends it to the hand controller for more precise alignment with little input from the user
Two auxiliary ports for hand controller and other optional peripherals
Autoguider port
12 VDC power adapter included
NexStar Hand Controller
2-line, 16-character LCD display
19 fiber optic backlit red LED buttons
Database of over 40,000 celestial objects plus 100 user defined
Enhanced information on over 200 objects offers a better understanding of the universe
Automatically slew to planets, stars, constellations, and a variety of catalogs after proper alignment
Camera control: For piggyback wide-field or conventional astrophotography through the optical tube assembly, the controller can automatically trigger the shutter release to capture the image
Anti-backlash compensation programs out play between gears for more precise tracking
Tour Mode: Shows a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing
Constellation Tour: Allows you to take a tour of all the best objects within a particular constellation
Identify Mode will search any of the CPC database catalogs or lists and display the name and offset distances to the nearest matching objects
Alignment procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align & EQ South Align
SkyAlign alignment: Takes minutes, with minimal effort or experience-point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope does the rest
Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x
Sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates for observing the fast-moving moon to slower-moving deep-space subjects
Tracking modes: Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South, Off (no tracking when using as a terrestrial spotting scope)
RS-232 communication port allows for computer control
Flash updatable via the Celestron website
Database Details:
Solar system objects including the sun, moon, and planets
A compiled list of the brightest stars from the SAO catalog
Caldwell catalog: A combination of the best NGC and IC objects
Complete list of all Messier objects
Complete list of all the deep-sky objects in the Revised New General Catalog (NGC)
SAO catalog
Constellations
Included Accessories
Visual Back:
Screws directly onto the back of the OTA for a solid and secure connection
1.25" eyepiece/accessory holder accepts the most common sized accessories
Eyepiece:
1.25" barrel diameter
Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
40mm focal length produces 59x power
Diagonal:
90° angle places head in comfortable viewing position
1.25" holder accepts the most common sized eyepieces and accessories
Star configuration corrects view horizontally, but not vertically
Finderscope:
Low 9x magnification ensures a wide field of view for easier alignment
50mm objective allows users to see dimmer objects for more alignment star choices
Includes quick release bracket
Celestron Heavy Duty Tripod for CPC, Nextar GPS
The Celestron Heavy Duty for CPC, Nextar GPS is a full size, aluminum tripod with adjustable legs designed to provide great stability for your telescope. It comes with a metal accessory tray and eyepiece storage capability. This tripod features mounting holes for alt-az mounting and is also suitable to be used with a wedge.
