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Celestron C11-SGT (XLT) Advanced Series GT Computerized Telescopes

The Advanced Series family of computerized GoTo telescopes was designed to offer the novice or more advanced user a selection of models with the features and quality that serious amateurs can appreciate.

CG-5 Mount Precision Engineered For Stability

The CG-5 German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears loctaed on both axes for extremely smooth operation. The key component in making this system the most stable in it class is the heavy-duty tripod. Featuring larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent dampening characteristics for the most stable views. The CG-5 comes equipped with a convient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar Finderscope for the ultimate in precision alignments.

GoTo Convience and GPS Compatibility For Precision Accuracy

Celestron proudly offer the Advanced Series on a computerized GoTo CG-5 mount. Couple this solidly-built mount with the included NexStar computerized control system to utilize several of the same functions and features as Celestron's most advanced GoTo telescope. The Advanced Series can be upgraded to GPS with the optional SkySync GPS Accessory, 246N162. This accessory conveniently allows your telescope to pinpoint your exact location on Earth, and the date and time, to make the alignment process faster and easier than ever before! The Advanced Series also comes fully loaded with new software features and a 40,000+ object database. Capable of holding over 35lbs of payload and sleaing at 4 deg per second, you can quickly point to any of the celestial objects in teh database. Let Celestron bring the universe to you.

Features:

  • Computerized CG-5 German Equatorial Mount
  • Ultra sturdy adjustable tripod with 2in stainless steel legs
  • TheSkyX astronomy software with a 40,000+ object database
  • DC servo motors with encoders located on both axes
  • Hand control with double line, 16 character LCD display; red night vision backlighting
  • RS-232 communication port on hand control; Auxillary Port and Autogider port on motor drive.

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    Specifications

      246N114
    Optical Design/Aperature Schmidt-Cassegrain/ 279mm(11in)
    Focal Length/Focal Ratio 2800mm / f/10
    Eyepiece 40mm(70X)
    Finderscope 9X50
    Mount CG-5 Equatorial
    Star Diagonal 1.25in
    Accessory Tray Yes
    Tripod 2in Stainless Steel
    CD-ROM TheSkyX
    Counterweights 3-11lbs
    Highest Useful Magnification 660X
    Lowest Useful Magnification 40X
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.7
    Resolution: Rayleigh / Dawes Limit .50 arc seconds / .42 arc seconds
    Light Gathering Power 1593X Unaided Eye
    Field of View: Standard Eyepiece .71 deg
    Linear FOV (@1000yds) 38ft
    Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction Diameter, Area 3.75in, 34%, 12%
    Optical Tube Length / Telescope Weight 24in / 91lbs

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