Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube

Celestron's CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign AlignmentTechnology re-defines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for ? quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, and easy use. Once the CPC's internal GPS has established the telescope's position, aligning the telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and use hand control to manually point (slew) the telescope to three bright celestial objects. Celestron CPC 1100 series GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has the most, light gathering power and has a limiting magnitude of nearly 15. It takes full advantage of its vast database of thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies as well as delivering a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. The CPC 1100 GPS features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings. Ergonomic design 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 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation, large drive gears, and 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 Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory Aperture - 280mm (11.02) Focal Length - 2800mm (110.24) Focal Ratio - 10 Magnification - 40x and 660x Linear Field of View - (at 1000 yards) 32-feet (9.75 m) Optical Coating - Starbright XLT Coating Tracking Modes - Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South Alignment Procedures - SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ
Customer Review: All around terrific scope!
Although I didn't purchase my CPC 1100 through Amazon.com, I wanted to add my two cents about this great scope. Like the first reviewer, I'm a visual observer only; don't have the time or inclination to mess about with cameras and laptops. I've also owned a few other SCTs over the years and really enjoy this type of telescope. First, it is a heavy telescope. The tube and fork assembly weighs 65 lbs. Make sure you can lift and maneuver something that heavy before ordering one! Although, the ergonomics of the carrying handles make lifting and handling the scope much easier than they would be otherwise. One feature I enjoy with this scope, and another computerized Celestron I used to own, is that unlike their main competitor--Meade--you don't have to do an initial motor calibration. With the Meade SCTs you have to "train the drive" before using the scope for the first time. That's a tedious procedure that must be done outside during daylight, in order to calibrate the motors and hand control. There's no such procedure with the CPC. The first time you set it up at night you're good to go! Now, I live in light-polluted Central Florida. This scope actually can show me some of the brighter deep-sky objects fairly well. Because it has a long focal ratio (f/10), with any given eyepiece you get a nice "close-up" view. This is especially nice when viewing the planets. My favorite objects to view with my CPC, however, are the magnificent globular clusters! Wait until you view M13 or M5 with a 24 or 26mm eyepiece! These objects alone make the telescope well worth it! I find the NexStar hand control menu very easy to navigate, once you practice with it. (And you'll be a "pro" at it your first couple of nights!) There are many nice features here as well: You can control the brightness of the red backlit keypad and display window. The scrolling display can be speeded up or slowed down. You can choose a particular constellation and let the scope show you a number of different objects located there. The "sky tour" feature is a fun way to sample various objects visible overhead. And there are other nifty features. Since I know most of the bright star names, I don't use the "Sky Align" three-star alignment set up. I use the "Auto Two-Star" alignment, which I find easy and quick. Also, you can set up the scope before full darkness and get it aligned if the Moon or bright planet is visible by using the "Solar System Align" method. Very easy! If you're looking for a large aperture scope that performs extremely well on all types of astronomical objects (and are fit enough to handle the 65 lbs!), the CPC 1100 is just what you need!
Customer Review: Celestron CPC 1100
Scope was easy to set up and operate. Quality of scope was excellent. Works as avertised.


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