Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) 11″ Go-To Altazimuth SCT 11075-XLT

Description

The operation of the NexStar computer with SkyAlign is simplicity itself. Simply mount the scope on its tripod and turn on the power. The built-in 16-channel GPS system uses signals from government satellites to calculate the scope’s location on earth with an accuracy measured in meters. The system also calculates the current time based on the split second accuracy of the GPS time signals. After quickly doing all these calculations for you automatically (you don’t have to enter any information manually), the SkyAlign software in the scope’s hand control signals you to point the scope at any three bright stars (you don’t have to point at specific known stars). Using the scope’s hand control, center the stars in the finderscope crosshairs. You can even point at two stars and a planet or the Moon, if you prefer. The scope will then be ready to find and track over 45,000 objects for you at your command.

If you’re using an optional equatorial wedge to polar align the scope for long exposure astrophotography, a polar alignment program in the scope’s computer makes quick work of accurate alignment on the north celestial pole. For much more information on the NexStar computer and the unique SkyAlign software, click on the “NexStar computer” icon in the support tab above.

NexRemote software: NexRemote telescope control software allows you to control the CPC 11 XLT from your personal computer or laptop. NexRemote provides full emulation of every aspect of the Celestron computerized hand control. It lets you align in any tracking mode; go to any database object; setup user objects; put the scope in hibernation; connect to popular planetarium programs; etc.

In addition to emulating the NexStar hand control, NexRemote adds powerful new features that let you keep your eyes on the stars instead of the LCD by enabling talking computer speech support using your computer’s built-in speaker. You can control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them; create and save custom tours by launching NexTour; take wireless control of the telescope with optional gamepad support; connect your personal GPS device to NexRemote using NexGPS; download NexRemote updates online to add the latest features; and more. The NexRemote software includes an RS-232 cable to connect the CPC 11 XLT to a PC.

Adjustable height tripod: The new heavy duty tripod has 2″ diameter steel legs. It has a metal lower tensioning spider and a molded upper center leg brace for rigidity and rapid vibration dampening. The leg brace also doubles as an accessory tray with holes to safely hold three 1.25″ eyepieces up out of the dew-soaked grass and close at hand. A locating pin on the top of the tripod automatically centers the scope on the tripod for easy assembly in the dark. A single hand-tighten lever per leg locks in the tripod height adjustment. The levers are on the insides of the legs, to avoid snagging on clothing in the dark. The tripod adjusts in height over a 30″ to 45″ range.

What a reviewer had to say: A review in the August 2007 issue of Astronomy magazine said, among many other complimentary things (and no bad things),
“Two thumbs up

“The Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has come a long way since Celestron first introduced it. Many innovations – optical, mechanical, and electrical – have been developed during those years.

“Celestron’s latest entry, the CPC 1100 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, is a high quality instrument that’s easy to setup and use. The 11-inch aperture has enough light-gathering ability to give an inspiring view of the night sky. Usually, a large aperture means the scope is more difficult to set up and, for some observers, too heavy. But the CPC 1100 is easy to handle, attractive, and nicely engineered. But most important – to me, at least – is the fact that its images are superb.”

Two-year warranty: All Celestron go-to telescopes have a two-year warranty.

Tech Details:

Supplied Accessories:

• 11″ f/10 Starbright XLT multicoated optics in aluminum tube
• Go-to fully computerized dual fork arm mount with 5.625″ worm gears in each axis and carrying handles
• Heavy duty adjustable height metal tripod
• NexStar 40,000+ object computer hand control with SkyAlign three-star alignment, plus auto two-star align, one-star align, EQ align, and solar system align
• PPEC (Permanent Periodic Error Compensation)
• RS-232 port for connection to a PC
• Separate CCD autoguider and auxiliary ports
• Separate 8 x 50mm finderscope in spring-loaded quick release bracket
• 1.25″ star diagonal
• 1.25″ 40mm Plssl eyepiece (70x)
• 12V DC power cord
• Dust covers.