Celestron CGEM II 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

  • 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
  • StarBright XLT optical coatings
  • CGEM II computerized equatorial mount
  • Large AZ adjustment knob
  • 2" steel tripod with accessory tray
  • NexStar+ computerised hand control technology
  • 2 Years Limited Warranty
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    CEL-12012
    $7,799.00
    Celestron CGEM II 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

    The Celestron CGEM II 1100 Computerized Telescope features a high-end 11" Schmidt Cassegrain OTA with the brand new CGEM II mount. The outstanding CGEM II mount is capable of sturdily carrying Celestron’s top-quality SCT optical tubes with up to 18kg payload. This makes it perfect for both imaging and visual observing purposes. The large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs are specifically designed for quick and easy access which makes polar alignment adjustment come in handy. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provide a clean look and an easy and trouble-free set-up.

    The CGEM II series aims to make things easier with the All-Star Polar Alignment procedure, allowing you to choose any bright star in the sky, and the software will do the rest of the job to assist with polar alignment. Another reason why the CGEM II is great for astrophotography is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC). This feature is meant to reduce the worm gears periodic errors and ensure accurate tracking during the astro-imaging. For objects near the Meridian (which is an imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky.
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    Product Weight (KG) 47.8
    Specifications
    Magnification of 40mm Eyepiece 70x
    Star Diagonal 1.25" Star Diagonal
    Optical Tube Aluminum
    Lowest Useful Magnification 40x
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.7
    Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.5 arc seconds
    Resolution (Dawes) 0.42 arc seconds
    Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 1593x
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction 95mm
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 34%
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 12%
    Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
    Optical Tube Length 610mm
    Optical Tube Diameter 312.42mm
    Optical Tube Weight 12.4 kg
    Dovetail CGE Dovetail Bar
    Mount Type Computerized Equatorial
    Mount Load Capacity 18 kg
    Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1346mm - 1651mm
    Tripod Leg Diameter 50.8mm (2") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
    Latitude adjustment range 15° - 70°
    Mount Head Weight 18.14 kg
    Accessory Tray Yes
    Tripod Weight 9kg
    Weight of Counterweights 2 x 17lbs
    Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds - max speed 4.5°/second
    Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
    Tracking Modes EQ North and EQ South
    Dovetail Compatibility Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)
    Number of Auxiliary Ports 2 AUX Ports (1x Hand control Port and 1x AUX Port for optional accessories)
    Autoguide Port Yes
    USB Port Yes, input on Hand Control
    Power Requirements 12V DC, 3.2 amps
    Motor Drive DC servo motors
    Alignment Procedures 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
    Periodic Error Correction Yes
    Computerized Hand Control 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection
    NexStar+ Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects Enhanced information on over 200 objects
    Software Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software | SkyPortal App
    Brand Celestron
    Barcode 050234120128
    Telescope Type Schmidt-Cassegrain
    Aperture Size 280mm
    Focal Length 2800mm
    Focal Ratio f/10
    Highest Practical Magnification 660x
    Finderscope 9x50
    Eyepieces 40mm
    Mount Type Computerized Mount
    Tripod Steel
    Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty
    User Level For Advanced
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