CGEM II 1100 EDGEHD TELESCOPES

GENERAL FEATURES

· 11 EdgeHD optics

· CGEM II computerized equatorial mount

· 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

EDGEHD FEATURES

· EdgeHD aplanatic, flat field SCT optics for pinpoint stars to the edge of the largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces. Lightweight and portable

· 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

· 40 lbs payload capacity

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

· 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling

· USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.

· 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects

· Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation

· Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation

· Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging

· Permanent periodic error corrections allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors once, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.

· Software Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits

· Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky

· Longer clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier

· Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number

· Solar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day

· Custom Rate 9 feature allows to set maximum slew rate

· Tandem mode allows to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use

· USB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer

· Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of telescope via computer

· Precision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings

· GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory