The CGEM II 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount. The CGEM II 925 offers the middle ground for those looking to combine portability with high resolution. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment. With over 925 inches of aperture and Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 925 gives you over 1000 times the light gathering power of the unaided eye.
An update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron's higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration-free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs of payload and slewing at 5° per second, it makes it easy to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.
Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
Engineered to bridge the gap between their Advanced VX & heavy-duty CGX-L mounts, the Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount delivers the performance required for capturing clear images during astrophotography sessions or resolving dim details when observing through an eyepiece. To make it compatible with a wide assortment of optical tube assemblies, Celestron outfitted the CGEM II with a dovetail saddle designed to accept the standard Vixen-style (Celestron's CG-5) and the larger Losmandy (Celestron CGE) dovetail bars.
Through the use of high-torque dual-axis low-cog DC servo motors, optical encoders on the motors, backlash compensation, and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) the mount is capable of precise positioning and tracking accuracy to ensure your target object stays centered while constantly improving its performance the more you use it.
The brain of the system is the NexStar+ computer controller, which is equipped with a database of over 40,000 objects, including the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the complete Messier catalog; it can also be programmed with up 100 custom user-defined objects with filters to create custom object lists. Its intuitive menu-driven user interface makes observing the sky, day and night, fast and easy. Features such as guided tours, extended information on 200 popular objects, and multiple alignment options make the NexStar+ controller an invaluable tool to new users and experienced stargazers alike.
Mount
- 40-pound payload capacity
- Uninterrupted tracking below meridian to enable observation from a raised location such as a balcony or hilltop
- Internal cables eliminate snag hazards in the dark or when operating the mount remotely
- Counterweight bar with 17-pound counterweight allows you to properly balance your OTA with accessories and imaging systems
- Dual CG-5 (Vixen) and CGE (Losmandy) dovetail saddle make it compatible with most large and small OTAs on the market
- Dedicated autoguider port for making corrections when astroimaging
- Runs on the included 12V DC power cord
Motors
- Dual-axis low-cog DC servo motors
- High-torque motors for helping to smoothly drive heavier loads
- Dual motor encoders improve tracking and location accuracy with reduced vibrations
- Clutch levers for manual movement, levers are longer than normal to make tightening and loosening easier
NexStar+ Hand Controller
- 40,000+ object database with filters for creating custom object lists
- 100 user-defined programmable celestial or terrestrial objects
- Enhanced information on over 200 objects
- Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 0.3°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
- Three tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
- Solar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day
- Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky
- Sky Tour Mode: System seeks out the best objects for the date and time and automatically slews to them
- Identify Mode: Use to identify an unknown object in the field of view, or to find other celestial objects that are close to where the user is viewing
- Anti-backlash compensation: Trains out the intrinsic play between gears for more precise slewing and tracking
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): System learns its internal tracking errors and improves over time for more precise tracking, requiring fewer corrections
- Built-in instructions guide you through the alignment procedures
- 4-line, 18-character LCD display with a 19-button fiber-optic backlit LED keypad
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
- Supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish
Database Details:
- Solar system: Seven planets, moon, sun, and Pluto
- Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars, and asterisms
- Custom lists of galaxies, nebulae, and clusters, as well as the complete Messier catalog and select NGC objects
Key Features
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
- Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
- Counterweight Bar
- 17 lb Counterweight
- Hand Controller Holder
- NexStar+ Hand Controller
- 12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Cord
- Declination Motor Cable
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron CGEM II Tripod with 17 lb Counterweight
- Celestron 17 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGEM Dovetail)
- 25mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal
- SCT Visual Back
- 6x30mm Finderscope
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Key Specs
| Mount Type | Motorized; German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | No |
| Payload Capacity | 40 lb / 18.1 kg |
| Motor | Single Axis |
| Tracking Rates | Lunar, Sidereal, Solar |
| Altitude Adjustment | Yes |
| Latitude Adjustment | 15 to 70° |
| Declination Adjustment | Yes |
| Right Ascension Adjustment | Yes |
| Counterweight | 1x 17.0 lb / 7.7 kg |
| Polar Axis Scope | Yes (Not Included) |
Tripod
| Height Adjustment Range | 53 to 65" / 134.6 to 165.1 cm |
| Leg Diameter | 2" / 5.1 cm |
General
| Power Source | DC Input |
| Input Power | 12 VDC at 3.2 A |
| GPS | No |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | 78 lb / 35.4 kg (Total Kit) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 48 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 28 x 19.5 x 12" |
Celestron CGEM II 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Product Code: CECGEMII92TK
The CGEM II 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount. The CGEM II 925 offers the middle ground for those looking to combine portability with high resolution. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment. With over 925 inches of aperture and Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 925 gives you over 1000 times the light gathering power of the unaided eye.
An update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron's higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration-free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs of payload and slewing at 5° per second, it makes it easy to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.
Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
Engineered to bridge the gap between their Advanced VX & heavy-duty CGX-L mounts, the Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount delivers the performance required for capturing clear images during astrophotography sessions or resolving dim details when observing through an eyepiece. To make it compatible with a wide assortment of optical tube assemblies, Celestron outfitted the CGEM II with a dovetail saddle designed to accept the standard Vixen-style (Celestron's CG-5) and the larger Losmandy (Celestron CGE) dovetail bars.
Through the use of high-torque dual-axis low-cog DC servo motors, optical encoders on the motors, backlash compensation, and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) the mount is capable of precise positioning and tracking accuracy to ensure your target object stays centered while constantly improving its performance the more you use it.
The brain of the system is the NexStar+ computer controller, which is equipped with a database of over 40,000 objects, including the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the complete Messier catalog; it can also be programmed with up 100 custom user-defined objects with filters to create custom object lists. Its intuitive menu-driven user interface makes observing the sky, day and night, fast and easy. Features such as guided tours, extended information on 200 popular objects, and multiple alignment options make the NexStar+ controller an invaluable tool to new users and experienced stargazers alike.
Mount
- 40-pound payload capacity
- Uninterrupted tracking below meridian to enable observation from a raised location such as a balcony or hilltop
- Internal cables eliminate snag hazards in the dark or when operating the mount remotely
- Counterweight bar with 17-pound counterweight allows you to properly balance your OTA with accessories and imaging systems
- Dual CG-5 (Vixen) and CGE (Losmandy) dovetail saddle make it compatible with most large and small OTAs on the market
- Dedicated autoguider port for making corrections when astroimaging
- Runs on the included 12V DC power cord
Motors
- Dual-axis low-cog DC servo motors
- High-torque motors for helping to smoothly drive heavier loads
- Dual motor encoders improve tracking and location accuracy with reduced vibrations
- Clutch levers for manual movement, levers are longer than normal to make tightening and loosening easier
NexStar+ Hand Controller
- 40,000+ object database with filters for creating custom object lists
- 100 user-defined programmable celestial or terrestrial objects
- Enhanced information on over 200 objects
- Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 0.3°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
- Three tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
- Solar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day
- Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky
- Sky Tour Mode: System seeks out the best objects for the date and time and automatically slews to them
- Identify Mode: Use to identify an unknown object in the field of view, or to find other celestial objects that are close to where the user is viewing
- Anti-backlash compensation: Trains out the intrinsic play between gears for more precise slewing and tracking
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): System learns its internal tracking errors and improves over time for more precise tracking, requiring fewer corrections
- Built-in instructions guide you through the alignment procedures
- 4-line, 18-character LCD display with a 19-button fiber-optic backlit LED keypad
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
- Supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish
Database Details:
- Solar system: Seven planets, moon, sun, and Pluto
- Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars, and asterisms
- Custom lists of galaxies, nebulae, and clusters, as well as the complete Messier catalog and select NGC objects
Key Features
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
- Celestron CGEM II GoTo German Equatorial Mount
- Counterweight Bar
- 17 lb Counterweight
- Hand Controller Holder
- NexStar+ Hand Controller
- 12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Cord
- Declination Motor Cable
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron CGEM II Tripod with 17 lb Counterweight
- Celestron 17 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Celestron C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGEM Dovetail)
- 25mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal
- SCT Visual Back
- 6x30mm Finderscope
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Key Specs
| Mount Type | Motorized; German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | No |
| Payload Capacity | 40 lb / 18.1 kg |
| Motor | Single Axis |
| Tracking Rates | Lunar, Sidereal, Solar |
| Altitude Adjustment | Yes |
| Latitude Adjustment | 15 to 70° |
| Declination Adjustment | Yes |
| Right Ascension Adjustment | Yes |
| Counterweight | 1x 17.0 lb / 7.7 kg |
| Polar Axis Scope | Yes (Not Included) |
Tripod
| Height Adjustment Range | 53 to 65" / 134.6 to 165.1 cm |
| Leg Diameter | 2" / 5.1 cm |
General
| Power Source | DC Input |
| Input Power | 12 VDC at 3.2 A |
| GPS | No |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | 78 lb / 35.4 kg (Total Kit) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 48 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 28 x 19.5 x 12" |
- Brand: Celestron
- Product Code: CECGEMII92TK
- Availability: In Stock
$1,990.00
Tags:CelestronCGEM II MountSchmidt-Cassegrain TelescopeGoTo TelescopeEquatorial Mount TelescopeAstrophotography TelescopeAstronomy Telescope9.25 Inch TelescopeComputerized TelescopeSCT Telescope
