Telescope-Catadioptric Telescopes-Celestron CPC 1100 Telescope Bundle

Large 11” Optics
Featuring a focal length of 2800 mm, this powerful telescope presents a deep look into outer space, revealing detail on a wide variety of objects. In addition to this, the large 11” aperture acts as a light bucket, collecting a copious amount of photons for bright, beautiful views within your eyepiece. Marvel at the detail on the planets, the Moon, and distant deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae. Furthering performance even more is the inclusion of the patented StarBright XLT coatings from Celestron. This addition ensures maximum light transmission to your eyepiece or camera sensor—a rated 97.4% transmission to be exact!

Top-of-the-Line StarBright XLT Coatings
Consistently outperforming other coatings on the market is the patented Celestron StarBright XLT coatings. These coatings further elevate the performance of the C6-A, ensuring maximum light is transmitted to the eyepiece or camera sensor. Three components make up the StarBright XLT: (1) multi-layer mirror coatings comprised of quartz, titanium dioxide, and silicon dioxide, (2) multi-layer anti-reflective coatings made from magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide, and (3) high-transmission white water glass within the corrector lens. The result? An outstanding 97.4% average light transmission for impressive resolution of detail!

Robust Dual Fork Arm Mount
Supporting this premium telescope is this dual fork arm alt-az mount. Engineered with drive mechanics including 5.625″, 180 tooth, hard anodized gears in both axes and brass worm gears, you can enjoy stable, accurate tracking during your astronomy sessions. Slewing is smooth and quiet, and this mount includes quick release clutches for ease of use. As far as alignment goes, Celestron makes it easy thanks to their revolutionary SkyAlign technology that comes standard within the included NexStar+ hand controller. Simply point your telescope at three bright objects in the night sky (stars, the Moon, bright planets) to achieve accurate alignment. Once aligned, you’re ready to discover the cosmos!

Double the Use, Double the Fun!
With the Celestron CPC 1100, there is no need to choose between visual astronomy or astrophotography—this system lets you take advantage of both worlds! With its large 11″ aperture, enjoy bright views and images with the rated limiting stellar magnitude of 14.7. For visual use, the included 10mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 32 mm, and 40 mm eyepieces provide plenty of viewing opportunities. Adjoin a 2x Barlow lens (not included) for an even closer look. For those interested in astrophotography, easily hook up your planetary camera to capture fantastic images of Jupiter, Saturn and much more! No matter how you choose to enjoy your Celestron CPC 1100, the versatility provided by this computerized telescope is sure to bring engaging astro-sessions night after night.

Various Control Options
Adding to this versatility, the Celestron CPC 1100 can be operated numerous different ways. For one, the included hand controller allows you to star align, select objects to slew to, change slew speeds, and perform plenty more operations. On the hand controller itself, you’ll find an RS-232 port. This port allows you to connect your PC for control of your CPC 1100 with the Celestron NexRemote software, CPWI software, or any other supporting third party platforms. If you’d like to make things much easier and utilize your smartphone or tablet, you have the ability to add a user supplied Celestron SkyPortal WiFi Module to do just this! Simply plug it into one of the two auxiliary ports and operate this Celestron computerized telescope with the SkyPortal app.

Upgrade Your CPC With a Host of Optional Accessories
To help enhance your nights under the stars with the Celestron CPC 1100, a myriad of accessories are available for add-on! If you’re in need of a dew solution, the Celestron 11” Dew Ring keeps pesky dew from forming on your front corrector plate for clear views all night long. Wanting to operate your setup remotely? The SkyPortal WiFi Module from Celestron adds WiFi capabilities to this computerized mount so you can effortlessly slew to your favorite objects with just your smart device. For those interested in short exposure astrophotography, installation of the Apertura Ultimate SCT T-Adapter makes camera attachment a walk in the park! This innovative adapter includes a flared flange for increased stability, camera rotation abilities, and effortless accessory integration. No matter how you choose to adorn your Celestron CPC 1100, the extensive list of accessories available make for a unique, personalized astronomy experience.

Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit
Providing you with an additional 4 magnifications for viewing is this included Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece kit! Now, you’re well equipped to match your telescope’s magnification to a wider range of targets varying in size, such as the Moon, the planets, star clusters, and diffuse objects like galaxies and nebulae. The 10 mm eyepiece, for instance, provides the highest magnification of 280x. This delivers up-close views of the Tycho and Copernicus craters on the Moon, a deep look into the Orion Nebula, and sights of the Whirlpool Galaxy. Also included within this kit is a carbon fiber plated 2” star diagonal with a 1.25” adapter. A non-marring brass compression ring holds your 1.25” eyepieces firmly in place, while a twist and lock mechanism with set screws secures the included 32 mm Super Wide Angle 2” eyepiece within the diagonal. To uphold visual quality, the 1/12th wave BK7 mirror houses dielectric coatings which deliver 99% reflectivity across the visible spectrum. Keep these eyepieces safe and dust-free when not in use with the included aluminum carrying case.

Apertura Portable Power Supply
With the included Apertura Portable Power Supply, you can take your CPC anywhere! This rechargeable power tank utilizes lithium-ion batteries with a 155 Wh capacity. Not only is this great to power your CPC, but you can also provide power to any additional accessories you may have installed on your rig. This small, compact portable power supply weighs just 3 lbs., making it ideal for those wishing to observe from remote dark skies locations where an external power source is not available. Three additional power adapters come standard with this battery for your convenience, and several ports make connecting your equipment a breeze. To aid in setup and take down, a built-in red LED flashlight helps illuminate your surroundings.

Apertura Universal 2 AMP AC Adapter
Supplying a constant stream of power to your Celestron CPC 1100 is this Apertura Universal 2 AMP AC adapter. Compared to most other manufacturer’s 12V power supplies, this Apertura adapter offers increased resting voltage for steadier, more accurate 12V power. The barrel on one end of the cable is a 5.5 mm center-positive female plug that connects to the mount’s DC input power jack.