Celestron CGE-925XLT, 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with XLT Coatings

The CGE computerized series are mounted on the state of the art CGE GoTo German Equatorial mount.

The CGE Series 925 Specifications:
• 9.25" (235mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
• 2350mm Focal Length, f/10
• Computerized Equatorial Mount
• Super HD Tripod
• Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit Computerized Hand Control
• RS-232 communication port on hand control
• Optical Tube Weight 20 lb.
• Tripod/Mount Weight 114 lb.

Electronic and Software Features

• GPS Compatible with optional CN 16 GPS Accessory(#93967)
• GoTo system is precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes
• 40,000+ object database with 400 user-defined objects. Features include: Compass Calibration, Polar Alignment routine, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, Auto North and Level, Quick Align, and user-defined slew limits.
• Hibernate maintains alignment even while powered down.
• Polar alignment routines for Northern and Southern hemispheres.
• Filter limits displays only objects above the horizon.
• Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives.
• Smooth ramping of slew motors to reduce wear on the drive train.
• Home sensors on R.A. and Dec axes.
• Fail-safe slew limit switches in R.A.
• Real-time clock maintains time even when powered down.
• 12VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders with 0.11 arcsecond resolution