Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope
Celestron SKU: 11075-XLT | Helix SKU: CT11075-XLT
Overview
GENERAL FEATURES
- 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
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
- 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
Description
GENERAL FEATURES
- 11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 8x50 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
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
- 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
Specifications
Optical Tube Info: |
|
Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture (mm) |
280 mm (11 in) |
Focal Length |
2800 mm (110 in) |
Focal Ratio |
10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
70 x |
Finderscope |
8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket |
Star Diagonal |
1.25 |
Mount Info: |
|
Mount Type |
Dual Fork Arm |
Accessory Tray |
Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
Tripod |
Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable |
Power Requirements |
Car battery adapter |
Highest Useful Magnification |
661 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification |
40 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
14.7 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.5 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) |
0.41 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
1600 x |
Apparent Field of View |
0.6 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) |
32 ft (9.75 m) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
3.75 in (95 mm) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
34% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
12% |
Optical Coatings |
Starbright XLT Coating |
Total Telescope Kit Weight |
93 lbs (42 kg) |
Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
Alignment Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align |
Periodic Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
Communication Ports |
RS-232 communication port on hand control |
Computer Hand Control |
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
Database |
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
GPS |
Internal 16 channel |
Warranty |
2-year Telescope Warranty |