Description
The Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) is a premium 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that delivers exceptional optical performance, making it a top choice for both amateur and advanced astronomers. Featuring Celestron’s StarBright XLT coatings, this telescope ensures bright, high-contrast images, while its compact and portable OTA offers a long focal length in a travel-friendly design.
The fully computerized dual-fork mount, equipped with NexStar technology and a 40,000-object database, allows for seamless navigation of the night sky. Thanks to SkyAlign and an integrated GPS, setup is incredibly fast—just point to three bright objects, and the telescope does the rest. Its smooth, whisper-quiet tracking system, along with a robust heavy-duty tripod with 2” steel legs, ensures stable and precise observations.
Designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, the CPC 1100 GPS features pre-loaded ball bearings for minimal mirror shift, main mirror focusing for flexibility with accessories, and an ergonomic build for effortless transport. Additionally, permanent periodic error correction (PEC) and compatibility with autoguiders and equatorial wedges make this telescope a powerhouse for capturing breathtaking deep-sky images.
Whether you’re stargazing from your backyard or taking it to a dark-sky site, the Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) brings the universe to your fingertips with ease, precision, and outstanding optical clarity.
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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: | 9×50 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: | |
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 and 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 Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 84 lbs (38.1 kg) |
Included Items: | Optical tube Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray 40mm eyepiece 1.25″ Star Diagonal 50mm 9×50 Finderscope with Bracket Instruction Manual |
Solar Warning |
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