Which mount is better? Celestron Evolution 9.25 or CGEM II
The obvious answer is CGEM II. Right now Bestbuy (yes the electronics store) has the 9.25 Evolution on sale for $2500 and the 9.25 on a CGEM II mount for $3000.
Technically, the CGEM II model is better technically and better for AP as it's a polar mount. however beyond basic pictures, i personally just want to look through the scope and look at things.
For $500 less, i get a built in battery and a wifi-enabled mount out of the box. this mount is also much smaller and lighter so moving and storage are both easier.
but smaller and lighter means touching the focus will probably cause the whole thing to shake for a second. and it's alt-az. and i couldn't put anything bigger on this mount ever.
what do you guys think? 925 evolution good enough all rounder? or will I miss out without theat CGEM II?
Posted Mar 14, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC