Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Telescope
Best price $5099 · 279mm aperture · $/mm 18.28
Buy on Amazon ↗At $18.28 per mm of aperture, this is dearer per millimetre than the typical catadioptric at $14.27/mm — you're paying for something other than raw aperture.
Specs
| Aperture | 279 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 2800 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Type | Catadioptric |
| Mount | GoTo |
| Resolving power | 0.42″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 14.7 |
| Max useful magnification | 558x |
| Light gathering | 1588x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Modified SCT |
| Highest magnification | 558x |
| Dawes limit | 0.42 arcseconds |
| Tube weight | 65 lbs |
| Eyepiece fitting | 2" Nosepiece |
| Warranty | 2 Year Telescope Warranty |
| Best for | Visual, Planetary |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
Prices
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| OPT | $5099 |
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