Celestron

CGX EQUATORIAL 1100 HD TELESCOPES

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SKU:
12057
UPC:
50234120579
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Product Overview

OVERVIEW

GENERAL FEATURES

11" HD Optical Tube Assembly

CGX EQ Mount and Tripod

Celestron s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission

A 9x50 finderscope, 2 mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included

HD FEATURES

Experience our best optical performance with EdgeHD s at- eld and coma-free optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces

Aluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 95-micron mesh filter allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging

Versatile design accommodates 3 focal ratios: native f/10, f/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories

COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES

All-new design. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time

Increased load capacity to 55 lbs.

Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads

Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads

Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh

Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags

Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike

Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation

Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset

Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe

Brand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging

Software includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging

Wider tripod stance for improved stability

Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range

Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle

IMPROVED TRIPOD INCLUDES:

2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling

"Jack of all trays" can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories

+20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side

Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport

IMPROVED ERGONOMICS:

Two handles for easy pickup and transport

All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs

Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system

All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads

Optional add-on polar axis finderscope - coming soon

ELECTRONICS:

All-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port

Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)

USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software

Autoguider port

PPEC ready

Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector

Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)

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