CGX-L Equatorial 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
CGX-L Equatorial 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
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- 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- 2800mm focal length (f/10)
- 40mm 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
Specifications
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: | 279.4mm (11") |
| Focal Length: | 2800mm (110") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 40mm (1.57") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 70x |
| Finderscope: | 9x50 |
| Star Diagonal: | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| 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: | 95mm (3.75") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 12% |
| Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: | 610mm (24") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 312.42mm (12.3") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 27.5 lbs (12.4 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CGE Dovetail Bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type: | Computerized Equatorial |
| Instrument load capacity: | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 1524mm - 1955.8mm (60" - 77") |
| Tripod adjustment range (tripod only): | 838.2mm - 1397mm (33" - 55") |
| Equatorial height alone: | 609.6mm (24") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 69.85mm (2.75") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
| Latitude adjustment range: | 3° - 65° |
| Mount Head Weight: | 52.6 lbs (23.8 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 46.2 lbs (21 kg) |
| Weight of Counterweights: | 2 x 22 lbs |
| Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second |
| Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes: | EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS: | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any AUX Port, 2 are located near dovetail saddle) |
| Autoguide Port: | Yes, 2 Ports (one is located near the dovetail saddle) |
| USB Port: | Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control |
| Power Requirements: | 12V DC, 3 amps |
| Motor Drive: | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures: | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
| Periodic Error Correction: | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control: | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database: | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software: | CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 170.3 lbs (77.11 kg) |
| Included Items: | CGX-L Equatorial Head CGX-L Tripod Accessory Tray 2 x 22 lbs counterweights NexStar+ Hand Control DC Power Cable (item# 18769) 8mm Allen wrench (contained in rear carry handle) |
| Additional Information | |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Prop 65 |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
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All-Star Polar Alignment
Get ready for a night of astroimaging with your mount faster than previously thought possible with All-Star Polar Alignment. This innovative software solves the time-consuming problem of trying to pinpoint the North Celestial Pole.
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CPWI
Unleash the full pointing accuracy of your Celestron computerized telescope with a specialized telescope control software suite. control and Sky Viewer display makes selecting your target easy. CPWI has an extensive object database, employs PointXP mount modeling, and more.
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Fastar Technology
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StarBright XLT Coatings
One of the most important factors in a telescope is its transmission—the percentage of light that reaches the focal plane. Our proprietary StarBright XLT optical coatings dramatically increase transmission, up to 97.4% on our Schmidt corrector lenses.
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Starry Night
Planetarium software package which provides easy-to-understand explanations and impressive visuals of all kinds. Learn more about extra solar planets imagery, 3D Star rendering, observation planning, telescope control, multiple-panel printing, and much more.
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Compatible Technologies
StarSense® Technology
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Celestron's CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.
Key design goals included larger 144mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport. COMPACT. ERGONOMIC. INNOVATIVE.
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What is the heaviest recommend load for mounting a camera in the Fastar / HyperStar configuraton?
What is the heaviest recommend load for mounting a camera in the Fastar / HyperStar configuraton?
We recommend a load of no more than 33 lbs. at 5.0 inches away from the 11" Schmidt corrector.
| Manuals: | |
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| CGX-L Mount Manual | Download |
| NexStar Plus Hand Control Manual | Download |
| Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics Manual | Download |
| Software & Firmware: | |
| CPWI Software | Download |
| Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) Software | Download |
| Periodic Error Correction Tool (PECTool) | Download |
| Drawings: | |
| CGX-L 1100 SCT & EdgeHD Dimensional Drawing | Download |
| 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly Dimensional Drawing | Download |
| Other Product Files: | |
| Adapter to Pier Info Guide | Download |
| SCT & EdgeHD Collimation Guide | Download |
| How to Align a Red Dot Finder to Your Telescope Video | Download |
| Solar Safety Warning | Download |
| What are the Sizes of Collimation Screws | View |
| Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control Troubleshooting Guide | Download |
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