Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25-Inch EdgeHD Optical Tube Assembly

Ready to see the moon and more? Stargazing is enjoyable but why don't you take it up to the next level and become an expert in astronomy. Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25-inch EdgeHD SCT GoTo Telescope. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 9.25-inch is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station). What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with Celestrons proprietary EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces. All EdgeHD systems include the StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, the EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach a third-party lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2.

Celestron CPC Deluxe Mount and Tripod

Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe as an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm mount anchors the telescope for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 43 lb and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy. As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe 9.25-inch EdgeHD, you’ll be guided through Celestrons simple SkyAlign procedure. The telescope walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects.

To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyQ Link 2 Wi-Fi Module and control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet. With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a telescope that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging.

Built with Imaging in Mind

Most altazimuth telescopes are designed primarily for visual use, but not the CPC Deluxe. It offers all the same high-end features you’ll find on Celestrons German equatorial mounts. Out of the box, your CPC Deluxe can track accurately for up to 30 seconds without adding a wedge, thanks to a reengineered drive train with a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and both steel and nylon ball bearings.

If you’ll be doing longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge turns this telescope into an astroimager’s dream setup. With a wedge, you can take advantage of the All-Star Polar Alignment procedure, which has you polar aligned in just minutes. You can also train your mount to be even more accurate with Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. Finally, your CPC tracks smoothly through the meridian without doing a meridian flip, enabling you to capture objects in the best part of the night sky.