Celestron
Celestron 9.25" EdgeHD Advanced VX Telescope - CE-12033
Best price $3399 · 235mm aperture · $/mm 14.46
$3399 on Amazon ↗At $14.46 per mm of aperture, this is dearer per millimetre than the typical catadioptric at $12.13/mm — you're paying for something other than raw aperture.
Specs
| Aperture | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 2350 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Type | Catadioptric |
| Mount | GoTo |
| Resolving power | 0.49″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 14.4 |
| Max useful magnification | 470x |
| Light gathering | 1127x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Modified SCT |
| Highest magnification | 406x |
| Dawes limit | 0.57 arcseconds |
| Tube length | 432mm |
| Tube weight | 21 lbs |
| Eyepiece fitting | 2”x24 tpi |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
| Best for | Astrophotography, Visual, Planetary |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
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