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- 11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
- Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
- 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
Features
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 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 - Quiet operation; large drive gears, 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
- Permanent PEC
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Specifications
| Accessory Tray | Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align |
| Aperture (mm) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Apparent Field of View | 0.6 " |
| 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 |
| Finderscope | 8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket |
| Focal Length | 2800 mm (110 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| GPS | Internal 16 channel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 661 x |
| Light Gathering Power (Comp... | 1600 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.7 |
| Linear Field of View (@1000... | 32 ft (9.75 m) |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 40 x |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 70 x |
| Mount Info: | N.A. |
| Mount Type | Dual Fork Arm |
| Optical Coatings | Starbright XLT Coating |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
| Periodic Error Correction | Permanently Programmable |
| Power Requirements | Car battery adapter |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.41 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.5 arc seconds |
| Secondary Mirror Obstructio... | 12% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 3.75 in (95 mm) |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25 |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 93 lbs (42 kg) |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tripod | Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
In The Box
- 11" XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain
- Fully Computerized Dual Fork Arm Altazimuth Mount
- 50mm Finderscope with Quick Release Bracket
- 40mm Plossl Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable Tripod w/Accessory Tray Leg
- 12v Car Battery Adapter
- Hand Controller with RS-232 Cable