NexStar 11 GPS
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The NexStar 11 GPS is the culmination of years of engineering research and development delivering the ultimate instrument in Go-To technology and astro-imaging.  This large aperture telescope with carbon fiber tube is the first instrument of it’s kind to boast an integrated Global Positioning System and electronic compass, combined with the NexStar system, which makes this the most advanced telescope on the market.

It’s so advanced that as you turn it on, the integrated GPS and compass system automatically pinpoints your exact location and points to your first alignment star.  No need to enter the date, time, longitude and latitude or even know the position of north.

Also new is our advanced Tour Function "search engine" that allows you to create your own customized Tours.  This tour feature will search the database for any object above the horizon based on the users search criteria and generate a custom list of fascinating objects to view.

The NexStar 11 GPS is the most advanced, easiest to use telescope we've ever designed.  It's the ultimate large aperture, portable telescope.

NexStar 11 GPSNexStar 11 Specifications:

Optical:

  • 279mm (11") Diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Focal Length of 2800mm
  • Focal Ratio of f/10

Software:

  • 50,000+ object database
  • Flash Memory - allows software upgrades via the Internet
  • Storage for numerous user-defined objects
  • Database search engine to create custom Tours

Electronics:

  • Computerized hand control with backlit, dual line liquid crystal display (LCD).
  • Permanent Periodic Error Correction - Permanently saves and plays back corrections to reduce periodic error to a minimum.
  • Designated Autoguider port
  • RS232 compatible PC port
  • Auxiliary ports for add-on NexStar accessories

Mechanical:

  • Dual aluminum fork arms with carrying handles and hand control receptacle.
  • 5.625" precision worm gear on both axes
  • 9.5" friction roller bearing
  • 16 bit, 20 arc second resolution
  • Fastar compatible optical tube for F/2 CCD imaging
  • Adjustable height tripod
  • Telescope weight: 65 lbs.
  • Tripod weight: 26 lbs.
  • Made in the U.S.A.

NexStar 11 Includes:

  • Premium 40mm (70x) 1¼" Plössl Eyepiece
  • 9x50 Finderscope
  • Star Diagonal - 1¼"
  • Visual Back - 1¼"
  • AC adapter
  • Adjustable Height Heavy Duty Tripod
  • Computer Hand Control for Go-To Tracking with over 50,000 Object Database
  • RS-232 Port to communicate with a PC
  • Nine Available Slew Speeds
NexStar 11 Data Ports
The NexStar 11 has multiple Data Ports for communication with personal computers and future smart accessories.
Equatorial Heavy Duty Wedge
Reducer/Corrector F/6.3
Solar Filter
Car Battery Adapter
Eyepiece Filters
Photo Adapters
12-Volt Battery Supply

For other high quality Celestron accessories, please visit our Accessories Page.

 

 
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