"bob" wrote in message
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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
It is OK, for _visual_ use, but for imaging, is 'undermounted'. The same
is true of the C11 (which weighs about the same), and the C10 NGT.
The current ASGT mount, performs very well for the money, but you do not
get a good heavy duty imaging mount for this sort of money...
The latter tripod, and improvement in the gears on this mount, make it one
of the best 'value' mounts around.

Best Wishes

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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