Celestron CGX Equatorial 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain
| Article number: | 12052 |
| Availability: | More on the Way to us |
| Delivery time: | More on the Way to Us |
The CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the all-new state of the art CGX computerized equatorial mount. With the optical tube assembly of the CGX 1100 weighing only 27.5 lb., this telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies, and it has 89% more light gathering power than an 8" telescope and more than 40% more than the 9.25".
General Features
- 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- 2800 mm focal length (f/10)
- 40 mm eyepiece included (70x)
- Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount
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)
Optical Tube Info:
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
|---|---|
| Aperture (mm) | 279.4 mm (11 in) |
| Focal Length | 2800 mm (110 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 70x |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25 |
| 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 | 3.75 in (95 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 12% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 27.5lbs (12 kg) |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CGE Mount |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount | German Equatorial Mount |
| Instrument load capacity | 55lbs |
| Tripod height adjustment range | 47.25” to 77.5” including EQ headA |
| Tripod leg diameter | 2" |
| Latitude adjustment range | 3º-65º |
| Tripod Weight | 19.2lbs |
| EQ Head Weight | 44lbs |
| Max Slew Speed | 5º/second (4º/second is default) |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories) | 2 |
| Autoguide Port | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes |
| Software | New telescope control PC software |
| Included Items | |
| CGX Equatorial Head | |
| CGX Tripod | |
| Accessory Tray | |
| 3 x11 lbs counterweights | |
| NexStar+ Hand Control | |
| DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) |
