Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" SCT Telescope

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£2,999.99
£2,999.99
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Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Mid-Aperture Powerhouse for Imaging and Observation

The Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope offers a sweet spot between portability and performance. Its 235mm (9.25") aperture gathers 33% more light than an 8" model, giving you deeper views and brighter images—ideal for both serious observers and budding astroimagers.

Key Features

  • 9.25” f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube
    Classic design delivers crisp, high-contrast views with no chromatic aberration.

  • StarBright XLT Coatings
    Boosts light transmission for enhanced brightness and clarity.

  • Advanced VX German Equatorial Mount
    Compact yet capable, with PEC, EQ tracking, autoguider port, and dual dovetail saddle.

  • Imaging-Ready Platform
    Supports up to 30 lb of gear and allows imaging across the meridian with minimal flexure.

  • Included Accessories
    25mm eyepiece (94x), 1.25" star diagonal, 6x30 finderscope, 2 x 12 lb counterweights, and NexStar+ hand control.

Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics

This tried-and-true optical design delivers a 2350mm focal length with a manageable tube size and weight. The 9.25” aperture hits a balance of high magnification potential and wider field views, making it perfect for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky targets.

Portable Mount, Big Performance

The Advanced VX mount offers all the tools needed to get started in astrophotography and grow with the hobby:

  • 30 lb instrument capacity

  • All-Star Polar Alignment and PPEC

  • GoTo tracking with 40,000+ object database

  • Dual dovetail compatibility (CG-5 & CGE)

  • Sturdy 2” stainless steel tripod

Whether you're heading to a dark sky site or setting up in the garden, the AVX mount delivers reliable tracking in a transportable format.

Software Suite

  • Celestron PWI (CPWI)
    Developed with PlaneWave Instruments, CPWI offers a graphical planetarium interface, advanced mount modelling, and full ASCOM compatibility.

  • Starry Night Special Edition
    Plan your sessions, explore celestial data, and control your telescope directly from your PC.

Optical Tube Specifications
Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture 235mm (9.25")
Focal Length 2350mm (f/10)
Included Eyepiece 25mm (94x magnification)
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.4
Max Magnification 555x
Resolution (Rayleigh/Dawes) 0.59"/0.49"
Light Gathering Power 1127x human eye
Secondary Obstruction 85mm (36% by diameter)
Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Weight 20 lbs (9.07 kg)
Tube Length 559mm (22")
Dovetail CG-5 style

Mount Specifications
Mount Type Computerised German Equatorial
Instrument Load Capacity 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Height Range 1118–1626mm (44–64")
Latitude Range 7°–77°
Tripod Leg Diameter 2" (50.8mm)
Mount Head Weight 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Counterweights 2 × 12 lbs
Slew Speeds Up to 4°/second
Tracking Modes EQ North / EQ South
PEC Yes
Ports USB, autoguider, 3 AUX
Power Requirement 12V DC, 3.5A
Hand Control NexStar+ with 40,000+ object database

Included in the Box

  • 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube

  • Advanced VX Equatorial Mount

  • Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray

  • NexStar+ Hand Control

  • 25mm Eyepiece

  • 1.25” Star Diagonal

  • 6x30 Finderscope

  • 2 × 12 lb Counterweights

  • DC Power Cable (item# 18769)

  • Hand Control Holster

  • Starry Night Software Download

Total Kit Weight

79 lbs (35.83 kg)

Solar Safety Warning

Never view the Sun without a proper solar filter. Doing so may cause permanent eye damage or blindness. Always supervise telescope use around children.

Item #: 12046 / 12046-CGL
Model: Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Kit

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

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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.

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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.

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  • 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

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This means your order may arrive in separate deliveries.

Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" SCT Telescope

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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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