Celestron Narrow Dovetail Plate – 9.25" (#94502)

Adapt your 9.25" Celestron OTA for use with CG-5-style mounts with this lightweight, narrow dovetail upgrade.

If you’re looking to mount your 9.25” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD optical tube on a Vixen/CG-5-compatible mount, like the Advanced VX, you’ll need to swap out the wider CGE-style dovetail that comes standard on many 9.25" OTAs. That’s where the Celestron Narrow Dovetail Plate (9.25") comes in—offering a direct-fit, lightweight alternative that keeps your setup balanced and stable.

Purpose-Built Compatibility

This precision-machined aluminum dovetail bar is designed to bolt directly to the pre-drilled holes on the front and rear cells of current-production:

Celestron 9.25” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tubes
Celestron 9.25” EdgeHD optical tubes

No modifications required—this is a direct replacement for the wider CGE (Losmandy-style) bar that comes standard on many of these OTAs. The installation is straightforward, and all the necessary mounting hardware is included in the kit.

Ideal for CG-5 and Vixen-Style Mounts

This bar follows the CG-5/Vixen dovetail standard, making it compatible with a wide range of mid-weight GoTo mounts:

Celestron Advanced VX (AVX)
Sky-Watcher HEQ5, EQM-35 Pro, and others with Vixen-style saddles
Many mounts from iOptron, Explore Scientific, and Meade that support CG-5-style rails

Using the narrow dovetail helps reduce total system weight while offering rock-solid support—perfect for grab-and-go setups, travel rigs, or imaging systems that need optimal balance and clearance.

Durable, Lightweight Construction

Despite its rugged performance, this dovetail bar weighs just 13 oz (368.5 g) and features Celestron’s signature orange anodized finish for corrosion resistance and high visibility. The result is a dependable mounting platform that keeps your OTA securely aligned with minimal flex or shift under load.

Final Thoughts

If you're planning to use your Celestron 9.25" OTA on a CG-5 compatible mount, the Narrow Dovetail Plate (94502) is a clean, effective solution. It offers the strength, precision, and ease of use you'd expect from an OEM part—backed by compatibility that expands your options without compromising performance.

Technical Specifications

Length: 17" (431.8mm)
Width: 1.7" (43.18mm)
Weight: 13 oz (368.5 g)
Material: Machined aluminum with orange anodized finish
Optical Tube Compatibility:
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain (current models with CGE bar)
- 9.25" EdgeHD (current models with CGE bar)
Mount Compatibility:
- CG-5/Vixen-style dovetail saddles (e.g., Advanced VX, HEQ5, EQM-35 Pro)

Celestron Dovetail Plate, Narrow - 9.25" 94502

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