--- product_id: 37130287 title: "Celestron CGX Equatorial 11\" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod" brand: "celestron" price: "R234216" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/37130287-celestron-cgx-equatorial-11-edgehd-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-with-tripod store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # USB + advanced CPWI software control 11" EdgeHD optics for ultra-clear views 55 lbs load capacity equatorial mount Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod **Brand:** celestron **Price:** R234216 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ Own the night sky with precision and power β€” your gateway to the cosmos! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod by celestron - **How much does it cost?** R234216 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/37130287-celestron-cgx-equatorial-11-edgehd-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-with-tripod) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Instant Alignment:** Quick 2-Star, Solar System, or Last Alignment means more stargazing, less setupβ€”perfect for busy pros. - β€’ **Astro-Grade Optics:** EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain delivers razor-sharp, coma-free stars edge-to-edge for pro-level astrophotography. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Stability:** Heavy-duty CGX equatorial mount with 2" steel tripod ensures vibration-free tracking even during long exposures. - β€’ **Smart Tracking Modes:** Multiple tracking rates (Sidereal, Solar, Lunar) with EQ North & South modes for flawless celestial object follow-through. - β€’ **Seamless Software Integration:** Connect via USB to CPWI and Starry Night software for remote control and immersive sky simulation. ## Overview The Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope combines cutting-edge EdgeHD optics with a robust CGX equatorial mount, delivering superior flat-field, coma-free images ideal for astrophotography. Its 55 lbs payload capacity and vibration-resistant 2" steel tripod ensure stable, precise tracking across multiple celestial tracking modes. Featuring quick alignment procedures and advanced USB-enabled software control, this telescope is engineered for serious amateur and professional astronomers seeking portable, high-performance stargazing and imaging. ## Description The CGX Equatorial 1100 HD Telescope is a state-of-the-art device that combines Celestron's advanced CGX computerized equatorial mount with the renowned EdgeHD optical system. Despite its lightweight optical tube assembly of just 28 lbs., this telescope is designed to be portable, making it ideal for stargazing in dark skies. It boasts an impressive 89% more light gathering power than an 8" telescope and 40% more than the 9.25", making it a powerful tool for both amateur and professional astronomers.Designed for astrophotography, the CGX mount provides a robust platform with a smooth, heavy-duty belt drive system. It features electronic and ergonomic enhancements that facilitate worry-free remote operation, complemented by advanced software. The EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that delivers aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. Its optical system is specifically designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma, providing an astrograph-quality flat focal plane to the edge of the field-of-view.Unlike many optical designs that claim to be "astrographs", the EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane that is more than three times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. This results in rounder, more pleasing stars and improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron's StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics ensure maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.The telescope tube has been redesigned to optimize your viewing experience. It features mirror clutches and flexible tension clutches that hold the mirror in place, reducing image shift during long exposure astro-images. Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror, each vent featuring an integrated 50-mesh filter to prevent dust from entering.The CGX Equatorial 1100 HD Telescope is Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third-party lens accessory for ultra-fast f/2 wide field imaging. Every EdgeHD that ships has been tested for the surface quality of each optical component, as well as with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigorous quality assurance.The CGX mount, a culmination of Celestron's years of experience designing German Equatorial mounts, is designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits. It features a lower profile EQ head for a more compact and stable setup, a superior drive system, remote operation-friendly with home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and improved cable management.The CGX Equatorial 1100 HD Telescope is a versatile imaging telescope that offers three focal ratios: native f/10, f/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories. It is designed to deliver high-quality astroimages, making it a valuable addition to any astronomer's toolkit. Review: The most cost effective way to get to space! - Very capable telescope, worked as expected out of the box, which is pretty good given how complex it is. Great platform for viewing with naked eye and can support astrophotography. Easily resolves colors on Jupiter with the supplied 23mm eyepiece at about 140 magnification. Looks like it will last - the German equatorial mount is quite solid. Happy with the purchase. Find somewhere to keep it before you buy, it’s about the size of an adult person. ## Features - SUPERIOR OPTICS - Experience EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain, delivering exceptional flat-field images and eliminating coma for pinpoint stars to the edge of the field, perfect for astrophotography. - ENHANCED STABILITY - Benefit from the CGX equatorial mount, boasting a 55 lbs instrument load capacity and a sturdy 2" steel tripod, ensuring minimal vibrations and precise tracking for clear views. - PRECISION TRACKING - Utilize the computerized equatorial mount with multiple tracking rates (Sidereal, Solar, Lunar) and EQ North & South modes, guaranteeing accurate object tracking during long exposures. - ADVANCED ALIGNMENT - Achieve quick and easy setup with alignment procedures like 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, and Last Alignment, allowing more time for observation and less for preparation. - EXTENSIVE DATABASE - Explore over 40,000 celestial objects with the NexStar+ database, enhanced with detailed information on 200+ objects, accessible via a user-friendly hand control with a backlit LCD. - ULTIMATE CONTROL - Connect to your PC via USB and use the included CPWI Telescope Control Software and Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software for advanced telescope control and sky simulation. - No further features available. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LWT1FJ1 | | Additional Features | EdgeHD optical system, CGX equatorial mount, NexStar+ database | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,308 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #62 in Catadioptric Telescopes | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Review | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 27.9 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 0.91 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 279 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234120579 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19"D x 19"W x 18"H | | Item Weight | 159.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 12057 | | Model Name | CGX Equatorial 1100 HD Telescope | | Model Number | 12057 | | Mount | Equatorial Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. | | Optical Tube Length | 12.9 Millimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 12.9 Millimeters | | Power Source | Solar Powered | | Product Dimensions | 19"D x 19"W x 18"H | | Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount | | UPC | 050234120579 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty | | Zoom Ratio | 20 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Item Weight:** 91.2 Pounds - **Model Name:** CGX Equatorial 1100 HD Telescope - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 279 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 12.9 Millimeters - **Power Source:** Solar Powered - **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount ## Images ![Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u9HBBS3bL.jpg) ![Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hQK2biSxL.jpg) ![Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516XCp-2suL.jpg) ![Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+vknzBkTL.jpg) ![Celestron CGX Equatorial 11" EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with Tripod - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OPHoq7bNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most cost effective way to get to space! *by D***R on December 22, 2019* Very capable telescope, worked as expected out of the box, which is pretty good given how complex it is. Great platform for viewing with naked eye and can support astrophotography. Easily resolves colors on Jupiter with the supplied 23mm eyepiece at about 140 magnification. Looks like it will last - the German equatorial mount is quite solid. Happy with the purchase. 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