Description

Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope

Celestron SKU: 11009 | Helix SKU: CT11009

Overview

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of Stephen Hawking.
• 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects.
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database.
• Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors anchors the telescope for superior tracking and pointing accuracy.
• Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge.

• Description

  Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 1100HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope 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.

  CELESTRON’S BEST OPTICS

  What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our proprietary EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces.

  Read more about how EdgeHD outperforms competing optical systems by downloading the EdgeHD whitepaper.

  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.

  ULTIMATE VERSATILITY

  Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm mount anchors the telescope for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 70.51 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. The telescope walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects.

  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 telescope using a smartphone or tablet. 

  With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a telescope that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging.

  BUILT WITH IMAGING IN MIND

  Most altazimuth telescopes are designed primarily for visual use, but not the CPC Deluxe HD. It offers all the same high-end features you’ll find on our German equatorial mounts. Out of the box, your CPC Deluxe can track accurately for up to 30 seconds without adding a wedge, thanks to a reengineered drive train with a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and both steel and nylon ball bearings.

  If you’ll be doing longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge turns this telescope into an astroimager’s dream setup. With a wedge, you can take advantage of the All Star Polar Alignment procedure, which has you polar aligned in just minutes. You can also train your mount to be even more accurate with Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. Finally, your CPC tracks smoothly through the meridian without doing a meridian flip, enabling you to capture objects in the best part of the night sky.

  Specifications

   

  Optical Tube Info:
  Optical Design		EdgeHD
  Aperture (mm)		280 mm (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
  Finderscope		50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket
  Star Diagonal		2 w 1.25 adapter
  Mount Info:
  Mount Type		Dual Fork Arm
  Accessory Tray		Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace Eyepiece holder
  Tripod		Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable
  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		3.75 in (95 mm)
  Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter		34%
  Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area		12%
  Optical Coatings		Starbright XLT Coating
  Total Telescope Kit Weight		97 lbs (44 kg)
  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
  Computer Hand Control		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
  Database		40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
  GPS		Internal 16 channel
  Warranty		2-year Telescope Warranty

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