CELESTRON CPC DELUX EDGE 11" TELESCOPE

CELESTRON CPC DELUX EDGE 11" COMPUTERISED TELESCOPE

#11009

General Features

    * EdgeHD Optics
    * Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
    * Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
    * 50 mm finderscope to help accurately find objects
    * Heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2"; stainless steel legs and aluminum accessory tray
    * 23 mm, 82 degree AXIOM Eyepiece - 2"
    * Ergonomic design allows you to comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
    * Star diagonal provides a more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
    * Convenient remote hand control holder holder allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
    * Mirror Support Knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging

Computerized Mount Features

    * Proven NexStar computer control technology
    * SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, providing a fast and easy alignment process
    * 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
    * Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
    * Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics with spring loaded RA worm block with enveloping brass teeth
    * Re-designed electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motors making them capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly balanced
    * Computer assisted All-Star polar-alignment
    * Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
    * Permanent PEC
    * Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider
    * NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer

Specifications

Optical Design                     EdgeHD
Aperture (mm)                      280 mm (11 in)
Focal Length (mm)             2800 mm (110 in)
Focal Ratio                            10
Eyepiece 1 (mm)                  23 mm (0.91 in)
Magnification 1                    122 x
Finderscope                          50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal                        2" w/ 1.25" adapter
Mount                                      Dual Fork Arm
Optical Tube                         Aluminum
Accessory Tray                      Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod                                      Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable
Power Supply                        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                                       1600 x
Angular Field of View (deg)                                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
Telescope Weight                                                66 lbs (30 kg)
Tripod and Mount Weight                                    27 lbs (12 kg)
Motor Drive                                                             DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Motor Resolution                                                   0.1406
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
Software Precision                                              24 bit, 0.08 calculations
Periodic Error Correction                                     Permanently Programmable
Fork Arm                                                                 Dual fork arm, cast Aluminum with detachable HC cradle
Gear                                                                       5.78" Brass RA gear, 180 tooth
Bearings                                                                9.8 azimuth bearing
Motor Ports                                                             Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
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
Power Requirements                                         12V DC 2.5A
Cord Management                                                Cord Wrap Software
GPS                                                                          Internal 16 channel