Celestron CPC 1100 GPS SCT(XLT)
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- 11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
- Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
- Starry Night Pro / Pro Plus 8 - The ultimate desktop planetarium and scope control/astrophotography software!
Technology
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
- Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Permanent PEC
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Specs:
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 279.4mm (11") |
| Focal Length | 2800mm (110") |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 40mm (1.57") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 70x |
| Finderscope | 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 660x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 40x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.5 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.42 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1593x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 95mm (3.75") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 12% |
| Optical Coatings | Starbright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 610mm (24") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 312.42mm (12.3") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 65 lbs (29.5 kg) with mount |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
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| Mount Type | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 1397mm - 1778mm (55" - 70") |
| Tripod leg diameter | 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight | 65 lbs (29.5 kg) with optical tube |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| Slew Speed | 9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS | Internal 16 channel |
| Dovetail Compatibility | none |
| Number of Auxiliary ports | 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports) |
| Autoguide port | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes, on hand control |
| Power Requirements | 12 VDC-1.5A (Tip positive) |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures | Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align & EQ South Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software | Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 84 lbs (38.1 kg) |
| Included Items | Mount/OTA | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 40mm Eyepiece | 1.25" Star Diagonal | 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual |
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Download information for Starry Night Pro / Pro Plus emailed as a part of order processing when selected (1 business day). SkyFi & Celestron hardware ship separately. Learn more about the world-class desktop planetarium, Starry Night Pro Plus, here: https://store.simcur.com/proplus.
Download information for Starry Night Pro / Pro Plus emailed as a part of order processing when selected (1 business day). SkyFi & Celestron hardware ship separately. Learn more about the world-class desktop planetarium, Starry Night Pro Plus, here: https://store.simcur.com/proplus.
