The Celestron 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT), paired with the CGEM 1100 equatorial mount and a 2-inch steel-leg tripod, is a heavy-duty, high-aperture astronomy system built for deep-sky observation and astrophotography. Gently used, in Good+ condition.

Key Specifications

OTA
• Aperture: 11 inches (279.4 mm)
• Focal Length & Ratio: 2800 mm (f/10)
• Coatings: StarBright XLT multi-layer coatings for high light transmission
• OTA Weight: ~27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)

CGEM Mount and Tripod:
• Payload Capacity: 40 pounds (18 kg)
• Slew Speed: Up to 5° per second
• Polar Alignment: Built-in All-Star Polar Alignment software
• Tracking: Meridian-tracking capability (tracks past the meridian for uninterrupted imaging)
• Tripod: Heavy-duty 2-inch stainless-steel-leg tripod with an accessory spreader tray
• Counterweights: Includes two 17-pound counterweights.

Includes:

• Celestron 2-inch diagonal
• Bob’s Knobs (for secondary mirror collimation without tools)
• QHYCCD Pole star finder
• Baseplate for Telrad (accepts popular reflex finder device)
• Celestron soft case