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Celestron CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Product Code: 1619948

Celestron CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Celestron CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the latest state-of-the-art CGX computerised equatorial mount. Designed to support both visual and astro-imaging pursuits, the CGX 1100 has 89% more light gathering power than an 8" telescope and more than 40% more than the 9.25".

General Features: CGX Equatorial 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope:

  • 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
  • Aluminium Optical Tube
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 2800 mm focal length (f/10)
  • 40 mm eyepiece included (70x)
  • Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount

Computerised Mount Features:

  • All-new design. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time
  • Increased load capacity to 55 lbs
  • Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads
  • Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads
  • Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
  • Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
  • Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike
  • Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation
  • Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset
  • Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe
  • Brand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
  • Software includes multi-point mount modelling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging
  • Wider tripod stance for improved stability
  • Adjustable EQ head position to optimize centre of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range
  • Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle

Improved tripod includes:

  • 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick levelling
  • "Jack of all trays" can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories
  • +20 degrees of additional tracking past the meridian on either side
  • Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport

Improved ergonomics:

  • Two handles for easy pickup and transport
  • All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
  • Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system
  • All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads

Electronics:

  • All-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port
  • Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)
  • USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software
  • Autoguider port
  • PPEC ready
  • Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector
  • Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)

Optical Tube Info:

  • Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Aperture (mm): 279.4 mm (11 in)
  • Focal Length: 2800 mm (110 in)
  • Focal Ratio: 10
  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm): 40 mm (1.57 in)
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 70x
  • Finderscope: 9x50
  • Star Diagonal: 1.25
  • Optical Tube: Aluminium
  • Highest Useful Magnification: 660x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 40x
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.7
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.5 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 0.42 arc seconds
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 1593x
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 3.75 in (95 mm)
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34%
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 12%
  • Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
  • Optical Tube Length: 24 in (610 mm)
  • Optical Tube Weight: 27.5lbs (12 kg)
  • Dovetail Compatibility: CGE Mount

Mount Info:

  • Mount: German Equatorial Mount
  • Instrument load capacity: 55lbs
  • Tripod height adjustment range: 47.25" to 77.5" including EQ head
  • Tripod leg diameter: 2"
  • Latitude adjustment range: 3-65 Degree
  • Tripod Weight: 19.2lbs
  • EQ Head Weight: 44lbs
  • Max Slew Speed: 5 Degree/second (4 Degree/second is default)
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories): 2
  • Autoguide Port: Yes
  • USB Port: Yes
  • Software: New telescope control PC software

Included Items:

  • CGX Equatorial Head
  • CGX Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • 3 x11 lbs counterweights
  • NexStar+ Hand Control
  • DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)

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Product Specification

Diagonal 90 degree
Diameter [mm] 280.0
Eyepiece 1 40mm
Finderscope 9x50
Focal Length [mm] 2800
Focal Ratio [f|] 10.00
Highest Practical Magnification [x] 660
Included Accessories CGX Equatorial Head, CGX Tripod, Accessory Tray, 3 x11 lbs counterweights, NexStar+ Hand Control, DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] 70
Mount Type Computerised Go To
Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Tube Length [mm] 610
Optical Tube Weight [kg] 12.00
Power Source 12V DC 1.5 Amp
Tripod Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
Tripod Weight [kg] 8.7
Manufacturers Link Celestron
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with a choice of repayment plans over 12, 24 or 36 months 13.9% APR (representative)

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36 month loan with a six month deferral period, 18.9% APR (representative)

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This option comprises term loan with a choice of repayment plans over:

  • 12 months
  • 24 months
  • 36 months

The balance of the finance agreement is payable directly to Novuna Consumer Finance in equal monthly instalments by monthly direct debit. The direct debit payments will commence at the end of the first month following receipt of your goods. The interest rate charged is 13.9% APR (representative). Late payment and early repayment penalties apply; full details of these will be provided in the loan agreement pack.

For customers based in the Channel Island, please call us to apply for finance

  12 Months 24 Months  36 Months 
Cash price  £5,150.00  £5,150.00  £5,150.00
Deposit £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Loan Amount £5,150.00 £5,150.00 £5,150.00
Monthly Instalment 11 x £460.18 23 x £245.04 35 x £173.72
Final Instalment £460.18 £245.04 £173.72
Total Amount Repayable £5,522.16 £5,880.96 £6,253.92
Representative 13.9% APR 13.9% APR 13.9% APR

Buy now pay later

The Buy Now Pay Later option comprises a 36 month loan following a six month deferral period.

During the six-month deferral period, it is possible to pay off the loan, either by way of a lump sum or in smaller amounts. If the loan is partially repaid within six months, the remaining interest will be adjusted to reflect the new balance. If the loan is fully repaid within the six-month deferral period, then no interest is payable, however, a £29 early settlement fee is payable in respect of repayments within these six months.

Following the six-month deferral period, Novuna Personal Finance will initiate a monthly direct debit payment for the remaining duration of the loan. Interest will be charged at a rate of 18.9% APR (representative) on outstanding balances (backdated to the first date of the loan). Novuna Personal Finance will send a reminder letter approximately one month before the six-month deferral period is due to elapse.

For customers based in the Channel Island, please call us to apply for finance

  Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period
Cash price £300 £300
Deposit £0 £0
Loan Amount £300 £300
Settlement fee £29 £0
Settlement payment £329 -
Monthly Instalment - 36 x £11.57
Total Amount Repayable £329 £416.52
Representative 18.9% APR 18.9% APR


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Product Code: 1619948-wex Manufacturers Part Number: 12052