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

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Specifications

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)	280 mm (11 in)
Focal Length	2800 mm (110 in)
Formula:Focal Ratio	10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)	40 mm (1.57 in)
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1	70 x
Finderscope	8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal	1.25
Mount Type	Dual Fork Arm
Accessory Tray	Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod	Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable
Power Requirements	Car battery adapter
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification	661 x
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification	40 x
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14.7
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.5 arc seconds
Formula:Resolution (Dawes)	0.41 arc seconds
Formula: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)
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	34%
Formula: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