Celestron C9.25 Optical Tube Assembly CGE Dovetail

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Celestron C9.25 Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail)

The legendary Celestron C9.25 occupies a unique place in the Schmidt-Cassegrain family — offering a perfect balance of aperture, performance, and portability. With its 9.25" (235 mm) aperture and 2350 mm focal length, this compact yet powerful optical tube delivers exceptional views of the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae — all in a package that’s easy to transport and set up.

Despite weighing just 20 lb and measuring only 22" long, the C9.25 punches far above its size. Its f/10 optical system delivers high contrast and excellent clarity, while Celestron’s patented StarBright® XLT coatings maximise light transmission, giving brighter, sharper images and shorter exposure times for astroimagers.

Compatible with a wide range of mounts via its CGE-style dovetail bar, the C9.25 is widely regarded as the “Goldilocks” optical tube: not too big, not too small — just right for serious visual observers and astrophotographers alike.

Key Features

  • 9.25" (235 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
    Superb all-round performance for planets, deep-sky, and imaging

  • StarBright® XLT optical coatings
    Increased contrast and light throughput for brighter, clearer views

  • Compact & portable design
    Only 22" long and 20 lb — ideal for transport to dark-sky locations

  • Fastar compatible
    Enables ultra-fast f/2 imaging with optional third-party accessories

  • High-quality aluminium tube construction
    Durable, lightweight, and built for long-term reliability

  • CGE-style dovetail bar
    Mounts easily to a wide range of compatible computerized mounts

Included Accessories

  • 25 mm eyepiece (94×)

  • 6×30 optical finderscope

  • 1.25" star diagonal

  • 1.25" visual back

  • CGE-style dovetail bar

Specifications

  • Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain

  • Aperture: 235 mm (9.25")

  • Focal Length: 2350 mm (f/10)

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 555×

  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 34×

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.4

  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.59 arc-seconds

  • Light Gathering Power: 1127× (vs. human eye)

  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 36% (diameter)

  • Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT

  • Tube Length: 559 mm (22")

  • Tube Diameter: 271.8 mm (10.7")

  • Weight: 20 lb (9.07 kg)

  • Dovetail: CGE Dovetail Bar

Solar Safety Warning

Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through this telescope without a certified solar filter. Permanent, irreversible eye damage can occur. Do not project the Sun through the telescope, and never leave it unattended — especially around children.

Shipping Options

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We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

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Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

Fulfilled By Celestron

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Products marked “Fulfilled by Celestron” are shipped directly from the manufacturer.

When you place an order with Welsh Astronomy Centre, the order is processed by us as normal. We then securely forward the order details to Celestron, who dispatch the item directly to your delivery address.

How it works

  • You place your order with Welsh Astronomy Centre
  • We process the order and send the fulfilment request to Celestron
  • Celestron ships the item directly to you

Mixed Orders

If your basket contains a mix of items:

  • In-stock items from Welsh Astronomy Centre will be shipped directly from us
  • Items marked “Fulfilled by Celestron” will be dispatched separately by the manufacturer

This means your order may arrive in separate deliveries.

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We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed