Advanced Series GT - 11" SCT - C11-SGT w/XLT Coatings

The largest computerized scope in the series, the C11-SGT (#11067) comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C11-SGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.

Celestron's new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth tracking motion. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.

General Features

• 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German equatorial mount
• Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

Computerized Features

• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• 40,000 object database with 400 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 star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
• Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)

Specifications

• Aperture: 280 mm (11 in)
• Focal Length: 2800 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/10
• Eyepiece: 40mm (70x)
• Star Diagonal: 1.25"
• Power Supply: Car battery adapter
• Optical Tube Length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
• Telescope Weight: 91 lb (41.28 kg)
• Counterweight: 3x11 lb