Celestron CGX 1100 Overview
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1Description
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2Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)
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3Celestron CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head
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4Celestron CGX Tripod with Counterweights
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5Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
The CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is portable enough to be taken to dark skies. The 27.5-pound OTA features premium coatings, a 2800mm focal length, and an f/10 focal ratio. The CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head with NexStar+ computer hand controller provides smooth, accurate tracking of near- and deep-sky objects. The CGX Tripod forms a sturdy base for this system for many hours of fascinating astronomical observation.
Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)
Outfitted with an over-sized aperture, long effective focal length, and their proprietary StarBright XLT optical coatings, the Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope provides power and portability. The coating system consists of anti-reflection coatings on the corrector plate, highly reflective index mirror coatings, and low-absorption/high-transmission glass components to ensure that the maximum amount of light is gathered and transmitted to the user's eye. This system ensures bright and clear high-contrast images with accurate color rendition across the entire visual spectrum without visible distortion at the edges. Celestron includes a standard 1.25" visual back to accept eyepieces and accessories such as the 40mm eyepiece and 90° diagonal supplied with the optical tube assembly (OTA). This OTA is offered here without a mount or tripod for users who already have a support system�just ensure the mount's payload capacity exceeds 27.5 pounds to safely carry the weight and that the mount has a Losmandy-style saddle to match the OTA's CGE mounting plate.
- 11" (279.4mm) aperture
- f/10 focal ratio
- 2800mm effective focal length
- Schmidt-Cassegrain design optical path
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Resolution: 0.5 arcsec (Rayleigh); 0.42 arcsec (Dawes)
- Secondary mirror obstruction: 3.75" (95 mm); 34% by diameter; 12% by area
- Maximizes light transmission through optical path
- Improves color rendition, contrast, sharpness, resolution, and brightness
- Broadband system provides flat wavelength transmission across the entire visual spectrum
- Multi-layer mirror coatings with layers of aluminum, SiO2 (quartz), and TiO2 (titanium dioxide)
- Multi-layer anti-reflective corrector plate coatings with layers of MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide); hafnium has a wider band-pass than the commonly used titanium
- High-transmission water white glass corrector plate limits light loss due to internal absorption
- Optical tube only�mount and tripod required for proper use
- Supplied with CGE dovetail plate, which is compatible with Losmandy-style saddles
- Mount must have a payload capacity of over 27.5 pounds to safely support the OTA
- Visual back:
- Standard threads for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope optical tubes
- 1.25" holder accepts 1.25" eyepieces and accessories
- Eyepiece:
- 1.25"-diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 40mm focal length produces 70x magnification
- Diagonal:
- 1.25"-diameter barrel
- 90° angle places head in comfortable viewing position when scope is aimed at or near the zenith
- Star diagonal corrects view horizontally, but not vertically
- Finderscope:
- 9x magnification
- 50mm aperture
- Mounting bracket included
Celestron CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head
Celestron's CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head improves on their venerable CGEM platform to provide users with a heavy-duty research-quality mount for large optical tube assemblies (OTAs), accessories, and imaging rigs. Engineered to carry a 55-pound payload, it has high-torque motors and heavy-duty belt-drive system to improve tracking stability and reduce backlash which enable it to smoothly and accurately track near- and deep-sky objects for long periods of time. Its Vixen/Losmandy dual dovetail saddle makes the mount compatible with most plates in use today.
The brain of the CGX EQ is the NexStar+ computer controller. Equipped with a database of 40,000 objects, including the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the complete Messier catalog, it can also be programmed with up to 100 user-defined objects and filters for custom lists. Its intuitive menu-driven user interface allows you to observe the heavens with nine slew speeds and three tracking rates, plus anti-backlash compensation and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) for smoother movements in the motors and improved tracking over time. Features such as guided tours, extended information on 200 popular objects, and multiple alignment options make the NexStar+ controller easy to use for new users and experienced stargazers.
- German equatorial mount, when properly polar aligned, provides precise tracking on the Right Ascension axis allows the optical tube to follow objects without field rotation�making it ideal for astrophotography and imaging
- 55 lb payload capacity
- 3 to 65° latitude adjustment range
- 20° of additional tracking past the meridian provides greater usability
- Dual-axis servo motors with optical encoders for smooth tracking and quiet operation
- High-torque motors provide smooth tracking and slewing for heavy OTAs
- Internal belt-drive system provides smooth, vibration-free tracking while minimizing backlash
- Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and improve gear meshing
- Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail-safe
- Internal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike
- Autoguider port for making corrections while astroimaging
- Dual Vixen/Losmandy dovetail saddle, compatible with CG-5 and CGE bars
- Long clutch levers make tightening and loosening of clutches easier for manual movement
- Internal "Real Time Clock" keeps time and site information saved when power is turned off
- Internal cables/wires for snag-free operation
- Runs on included 12 VDC, 4A car/vehicle power supply
Features:
- Intuitive menu-driven user interface
- Nine slew speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 0.3°/sec, 1.0°/sec, 2°/sec, 4°/sec
- Three tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar
- Anti-backlash correction: Trains out intrinsic play in gears for smoother movement and tracking
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): Improves tracking precision for long-exposure astrophotography and imaging
Functions
- Alignment options: One or Two-star, Solar system, Quick, and Last
- Sky Tour: Based on location, date, and time, the system shows the best objects in the sky and automatically slews to them
- Object info: Provides useful information about the selected object such as magnitude and constellation; includes extended information about 200 popular objects
Physical characteristics:
- 2-line, 18-character LCD window with red backlighting for comfortable viewing without affecting night-adjusted vision
- 19 function keys, backlit in red
- Mini-USB port: Connect to a computer, for use with software programs for point-and-click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC
- 40,000-object database
- 400 user-defined objects for customization
- Filters for creating custom object lists
- Solar System: All seven planets plus the moon, sun, and Pluto
- Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars, and asterisms
- Custom lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae, and clusters, as well as the complete Messier catalog and select NGC objects
Celestron CGX Tripod with Counterweights
Designed to support their CGX equatorial mount, the Celestron CGX Tripod has large 2" diameter legs to provide a solid and sturdy platform for the mount head plus an optical tube assembly and accessories. To accommodate a variety of users, optical tube styles, and viewing positions, the legs can adjust from 47.25 to 77.5" and terminate with spikes to provide solid footing. Graduated markings on the lower leg sections enable you to accurately repeat settings, saving setup and leveling time if you observe from the same location every night. Adding greater stability and vibration suppression, the center accessory tray acts as a leg spreader to lock them in-place while providing a convenient place to keep eyepieces, filters, or your phone safe and close to hand. Two 11-pound counterweights come in the box to assist in properly balancing your OTA on the mount head.
Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
Use the Celestron 11 lb Counterweight by itself or with other weights to balance your OTA and accessories on Celestron CG-5, CGEM, CG-4 mounts; or any similar mount with a 0.75" (19mm) center bore hole. A large thumbscrew allows you to lock the weight anywhere along the counterweight shaft to allow for precise balance.
In the Box
- Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)
- 40mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal
- SCT Visual Back
- 9x50mm Finderscope
- Celestron Universal Mounting Plate, CGE
- Celestron CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head
- Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ)
- Counterweight Shaft
- 12 VDC Car/Vehicle Power Adapter
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
- Celestron CGX Tripod with Counterweights
- 2 x Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
- Accessory Tray
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
- Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
Table of Contents
- Description
- Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail)
- Celestron CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head
- Celestron CGX Tripod with Counterweights
- Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount
Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail) Specs
| Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture |
279mm |
| Focal Length |
2800mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/10 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
| Diagonal |
90° star
1.25" barrel |
| Finderscope |
9x50 mm |
| Tripod |
None |
| Mount Type |
CGE dovetail plate |
| Power Source |
None |
| Optical Tube Length |
24.0" / 61.0 cm |
| Weight |
27.5 lbs / 12.5 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
39.7 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
31 x 20 x 19" |
Celestron CGX GoTo EQ Mount Head Specs
Mount
| Mount Type |
Motorized; German Equatorial Dual Fork |
| GoTo Capability |
Yes, NexStar+ Hand Controller |
| Payload Capacity |
55 lb / 24.9 kg |
| Motor |
Dual Axis |
| Tracking Rates |
Lunar, Sidereal, Solar |
| Latitude Adjustment |
3 to 65° |
| Polar Axis Scope |
None |
General
| Power Source |
Vehicle Adapter (Included) |
| DC Input Power |
12 VDC |
| Mounting |
To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle |
| GPS |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Dimensions |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight |
44 lb / 20 kg (Mount) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
57.1 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
27.13 x 21.25 x 14.5" |
Celestron CGX Tripod with Counterweights Specs
General
| Minimum Height |
47.25" / 1200.15 mm |
| Maximum Height |
77.5" / 1968.5 mm |
| Material of Construction |
Stainless Steel |
| Leg Diameter |
2.0" / 50.8 mm |
| Weight |
19.2 lb / 8.7 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
48.55 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
46 x 13.11 x 12.69" |
Celestron 11 lb Counterweight for the CGEM EQ Mount Specs
| Counterweight Bar |
0.75" / 19.0 mm, diameter |
| Weight |
11.0 lb / 5 kg |
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