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CGX-L Equatorial 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

$6,999.00
SKU 12071

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Celestron's newly designed CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.

Key design goals included larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport. COMPACT. ERGONOMIC. INNOVATIVE.

Aperture (mm) 279.4 mm (11 in)
Autoguide port Yes
Dovetail Compatibility CGE Mount
EQ Head Weight w/o Counterw... 47 lb
Finderscope 9x50
Focal Length 2800 mm (110 in)
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... 40 mm (1.57 in)
Focal Ratio 10
Highest Useful Magnification 660x
Included Items N.A.
Instrument load capacity 75 lbs
Latitude adjustment range 3"-65"
Light Gathering Power (Comp... 1593x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.7
Lowest Useful Magnification 40x
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 70x
Max Slew Speed 4"/second (3"/second is default)
Mount N.A.
Mount_1 German Equatorial
Number of Auxiliary ports (... 4
Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Tube N.A.
Optical Tube Length 24 in (610 mm)
Optical Tube Weight 27.5 lbs (12 kg)
Optical Tube_1 Aluminum
Resolution (Dawes) 0.42 arc seconds
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.5 arc seconds
Secondary Mirror Obstructio... 12%
Software PWI Telescope Control Software
Star Diagonal 1.25
Total EQ Head Weight 52.6 lb
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tripod height adjustment range 35.75" to 52.75"
Tripod leg diameter 2.75"
Tripod Weight 46.2 lb
USB Port Yes
_1... CGX-L Equatorial Head
_2... CGX-L Tripod
_3... Accessory Tray
_4... 2 x 22 lbs counterweight
_5... NexStar+ Hand Control
_6... DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
_7... 8 mm Allen wrench (contained in rear carry handle)