Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerised Tele

• About this item.
• Revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology 40,000+ object database Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units Internal GPS NexRemote included.

The CPC Deluxe family is the tele of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who uses a CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. All EdgeHD systems include our StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, every EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach a third party lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2. The beefy dual fork arm anchors the tele for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 43 lbs and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy. As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe HD, you’ll be guided through our simple SkyAlign procedure. To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyQ Link 2 WiFi Module and control your tele using a or . Specifications: Optical Design: EdgeHD. Aperture (mm): 280mm (11 in). Focal Length: 2800 mm (110 in). Focal Ratio: 10. Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm): 23 mm (0.91 in). Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 122 x. Finder: 50 mm. Star Diagonal: 2 Inch with 1.25 Inch Adaptor. Power Requirements: Car battery adapter. Highest Useful Magnification: 661 x. Lowest Useful Magnification: 40 x. Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.7. Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.5 arc seconds. Resolution (Dawes): 0.41 arc seconds. Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 1600 x. Apparent Field of View: 0.67 °. Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 3.75in (95 mm). Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34%. Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 12%. Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar. Tracking Modes: Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South. Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align. Periodic Error Correction: Permanently Programmable. Communication Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control. Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects.