GENERAL FEATURES
11" EdgeHD Optics
Celestron premium StarBright XLT coatings
CGE PRO computerized Equatorial mount
Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55"
9x50 finderscope with quick release bracket to help accurately find objects
2" Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
HD FEATURES
New aplanatic Schmidt telescope design produces aberration-free images across a wide field of view
Mirror tension locks hold the primary mirror in place and reduce image shift
Cooling vents allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
Fastar compatible for fast f/2 imaging
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
Proven NexStar computer control technology
40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
New All-Star Polar Alignment routine for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Software Features include: Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five alignment methods and user-defined slew limits
Custom Rate 9 feature allows you set maximum slew rate
Tandem mode allows you to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
12 VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders
Permanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives
Drive Motors - High quality motors with seven slot skewed armature to minimize magnetic cogging for quiet operation and long life. Precision made cut-steel gears in gearbox for improved tracking precision
Bearing and Shaft - Main shafts are made from 1.57" diameter steel tubing with .40" wall thickness with two preloaded 2.68" O.D. tapered roller bearings on each axes
Precision worm drive system - .75
Spring loaded DEC worm to minimize backlash and makes guiding easy
4 point RA and DEC clutch system for no-slip pointing precision
Autoguide port, PC port and Auxiliary ports located on the electronic pier for long exposure astrophotography
Latitude range: Latitude range: 10° to 65° Northern or Southern Hemispheres
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)
