Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope

Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope Description

Combining top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility, the Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope is your ideal companion for both casual backyard observing and serious astroimaging in dark sky locations. This telescope has gained a reputation among amateur astronomers and even NASA, with models like the CPC 925 deployed aboard the International Space Station and the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking famously using his CPC Deluxe 1100 HD at his home in Cambridge, UK.

What truly sets the viewing experience through the CPC Deluxe HD apart is its proprietary EdgeHD optical system. This innovative design effectively corrects both coma and field curvature, delivering aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and to the edges of the widest eyepieces. The telescope is also equipped with StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces, ensuring brighter images and enhanced light transmission for spectacular views of the cosmos.

The CPC Deluxe HD is designed for ultimate versatility, making it a favorite at star parties and university astronomy courses alike. Its robust dual fork arm mount provides ultra-precise tracking while weighing just 32 kg (70.51 lbs), and includes rugged carrying handles for easy setup. With the simple SkyAlign procedure, users can center any three bright objects in the eyepiece, enabling the telescope to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects effortlessly.

Moreover, the CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories, allowing for a customized stargazing experience. Add the StarSense AutoAlign feature for automatic alignment in under three minutes, or the SkyQ Link 2 WiFi Module to control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet. This telescope is built to serve you well for years, no matter how your interests evolve in the realm of astronomy, including serious astroimaging capabilities.

Unlike many altazimuth telescopes that primarily focus on visual use, the CPC Deluxe HD is engineered with imaging in mind. It can track accurately for up to 30 seconds out of the box without a wedge, thanks to its reengineered drive train featuring a 6-inch brass gear and stainless steel worm gear. For longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge transforms this telescope into an astroimager’s dream setup, allowing for polar alignment in just minutes and smooth tracking through the meridian without a flip.

Features

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of the late Stephen Hawking.
• 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects.
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guide users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a database of over 40,000 objects.
• Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors ensures superior tracking and pointing accuracy.
• Ready for serious astroimaging, the CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge.

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