Product Overview
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 |