That would be disappointing, since Celestron sells the 9.25 on an EQ-5
mount. If the mount is not up to the task, they shouldn't sell it as a
package.


--
Bob

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"William Hamblen" wrote in message
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On 2006-07-21, bob wrote:
I'm presently considering a Celestron 9.25" SCT, and am curious about
the
practical differences between the Advanced series and the CGE series.
The
price difference is huge. I would buy a non-GOTO if I lived in the
country,
but it's a huge convenience when you live in a light polluted location.
Is
the EQ-5, as found on the Advanced series, the right mount for this
scope,
or is it "underpowered", so to speak?

I do believe the 9.25" SCT is too large for the EQ-5. I have
put a C8 on an EQ-6 with good results. The 9.25" SCT is about
twice as heavy as a C8, but I think the EQ-6 can handle it.
The next step up would be a Losmandy G-11 or the Celestron
CGE.

Bud