Celestron SCT to 1.25" Visual Back

Celestron 1.25” Visual Back – Essential Adapter for SCT & Maksutov Telescopes

The Celestron 1.25” Visual Back is a key component in your telescope's optical train—allowing you to connect a wide range of 1.25” accessories to your Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Whether you're setting up for visual observing, astrophotography, or webcam imaging, this reliable adapter forms the foundation of a secure and compatible accessory setup.

Connect Your Favourite 1.25” Accessories with Ease

Designed to screw directly onto the standard rear cell threads of your SCT or Maksutov telescope, the visual back provides a 1.25” receptacle that accepts:

• Star diagonals

• Eyepieces (for straight-through viewing)

• Barlow lenses

• Webcams and planetary imagers

• Other 1.25” accessories and adapters

If your goal is simplicity, flexibility, and wide compatibility, the Celestron 1.25” Visual Back is an essential piece of gear for your optical setup.

Standard on Most Celestron SCTs

The 1.25” Visual Back is included as standard with most Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain models, including:

• 5” SCT

• 6” SCT

• 8” SCT

• 9.25” SCT

• 11” SCT

Whether you're replacing a lost or damaged unit, or setting up a custom optical configuration, this official Celestron part ensures a perfect fit and secure connection every time.

Want to Use 2” Accessories? Here’s How:

If you're ready to step up to 2” diagonals and eyepieces for wider fields of view, simply remove the 1.25” visual back and thread on a dedicated 2” SCT diagonal, such as the:

• Celestron 2” XLT Diagonal (#93527)

This gives you the flexibility to expand your setup and enjoy immersive, deep-sky views with larger-format eyepieces.

Key Features:

• Connects 1.25” accessories to the rear cell of SCT and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes

• Compatible with eyepieces, diagonals, Barlows, webcams, and more

• Screws directly onto the standard rear threads of 5"–11" Celestron SCTs

• Official Celestron part for guaranteed fit and quality

• Ideal for visual astronomy and planetary imaging setups

• Enables easy switch between straight-through and diagonal viewing

A Small but Vital Accessory for Every SCT Owner

The Celestron 1.25” Visual Back is one of those unsung heroes of your telescope system—small, simple, and absolutely essential. It gives you full access to the most popular size of astronomical accessories, keeping your setup flexible and ready for any observing or imaging task.

Order now and ensure your SCT or Maksutov telescope is ready for 1.25” accessory compatibility.