Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope

11" EdgeHD Optics: A 0.42 Arc-Second Flat-Field System

At the heart of the CPC Deluxe 1100 HD is the EdgeHD optical tube, a design that corrects for both coma and field curvature. This produces a flat focal plane across a 42mm image circle, ensuring pinpoint stars from the center to the edge of a full-frame sensor or a wide-field eyepiece. With StarBright XLT coatings applied to every optical surface, light transmission is maximized for brighter, higher-contrast views.

• Aberration-Free Views: Unlike standard Schmidt-Cassegrains, the EdgeHD system delivers sharp stars across the entire field, a critical feature for astrophotography.
• Large Aperture: The 11" aperture achieves a theoretical resolution of 0.42 arc-seconds, allowing you to split tight double stars and resolve fine detail in galactic structure.
• Optimized Contrast: The secondary mirror obstruction is just 12% by area, preserving the high contrast needed for resolving low-contrast planetary features.

Dual Fork Arm Mount: Internal 16-Channel GPS and Precise Tracking

The CPC Deluxe is anchored by a robust, computerized dual fork arm mount that provides exceptional stability with minimal vibration. An internal 16-channel GPS receiver automatically acquires your location and time, making the initial SkyAlign procedure fast and straightforward. A reengineered drive train, featuring a 6-inch brass gear and stainless steel worm gear, delivers the tracking accuracy required for imaging.

• Rock-Solid Stability: The dual fork arm design and heavy-duty tripod with 2" steel legs create a rigid platform, essential for high-magnification viewing and imaging.
• Effortless Alignment: Simply turn on the telescope, and the internal GPS links up with satellites. Center any three bright stars, and the SkyAlign system builds a precise model of the sky.
• Imaging-Grade Tracking: The upgraded motors and gears provide smooth, accurate tracking capable of holding an object steady for short, unguided exposures right out of the box.

NexStar+ Controller: A 40,000+ Object Universe

With the backlit NexStar+ hand control, you gain access to a comprehensive database of over 40,000 celestial objects. After a simple alignment, you can command the CPC Deluxe 1100 HD to slew to any object in its catalog, from planets in our solar system to distant quasars. The intuitive menu system also provides enhanced information on over 200 of the best objects, turning your observing session into a guided tour of the cosmos.

Astroimaging Ready: f/2 Fastar Versatility and Wedge Compatibility

While most fork-mounted telescopes are visual instruments, the CPC Deluxe 1100 HD is built for astrophotography. The optical tube is Fastar compatible, allowing you to remove the secondary mirror and install an optional lens assembly to image at an incredibly fast f/2. For long-exposure work, adding the optional HD Pro Wedge unlocks the mount's full potential, enabling polar alignment and eliminating field rotation. The system also includes Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) to further refine tracking accuracy for multi-minute exposures.

CPC Deluxe vs. Equatorial Mounts: An Imaging Choice

The CPC Deluxe 1100 HD offers a unique proposition for imagers. Unlike a traditional German Equatorial Mount (GEM), the CPC's fork arm design does not require a meridian flip, allowing you to image an object continuously as it crosses the best part of the sky. Setup is also faster and more intuitive than a GEM, with no counterweights to balance. While a dedicated GEM may offer higher payload capacity, the CPC Deluxe provides a more integrated and user-friendly platform that delivers serious imaging results, especially when paired with the optional wedge for long-exposure polar-aligned tracking.