SOLD: 11" Celestron Cpc - Gps Xlt

[Rigel003]

5 months old and very lightly used - as new condition.

Go-To system with GPS built in. XLT coatings and latest versions of firmware including SkyAlign. Flash upgradeable hand controller.
Computerised fork arm alt-azimuth mount. Very solid, adjustable height 2" diameter steel leg tripod with captive hardware. All accessories and original packaging.
50mm finderscope - quickly detached without losing alignment
40mm Plossl eyepiece
1.25" star diagonal
(2" visual back and diagonal in photos not included)

Bought for $5300 in July. Best current retail is $4999.
Sell for $3950 plus shipping.

[Harb]

PM Sent......

[Rodstar]

That is an amazing price, Graeme. If I was looking for an SCT, I'd be PM-ing you for sure.

How have you found its operation? It would very interesting to do a shoot out between the Meade LX200R and the Celestron CPC. I would be particularly interested in assessing whether there is a noticeable benefit of the extra inch in aperture, when comparing with the the Meade 10" LX200R. Have you had the chance to compare?

[Rigel003]

Sorry, Rod. I've also had a Celestron Nexstar 11 previously for the several years but not had an opportunity to do a side by side comparison with a 10" Meade. I like these scopes for their good optics, reliability, and ergonomic design. They're very easy and convenient to use.

The 11" should give you 21% more light, which is not to be sneezed at.

I have compared it directly with a 14" LX200 with faint deepsky objects at a dark sky site and consider that it really isn't worth the extra bulk, weight and hassle for the difference the 14" delivers. For me the 11" is a good compromise - the maximum aperture that can comfortably be portable and with my local skies I certainly need a scope that can be put in the back of the car.

[Rodstar]

Graeme, I agree that anything larger than the 10/11 inch mark is getting very difficult to lug around. The SCT design is great for easy set up and transportability. Hope you find a purchaser soon. From the pics, it looks to be in imaculate condition.

[Harb]

Whooo hooooooooo

I got myself a Celestron 11" SCT ...........

Thanks Graeme

[Rodstar]

Congratulations Harb! You won't look back, only up!

[h0ughy]

well done Harb, but what are you going to do with the lightbridge? The celestron scope looks like something out of war of the worlds, saucer and a cyclops eye!

[Harb]

Thanks for that, I am looking forward to it getting here.........:D

[Harb]

Hi Houghy,

I am gunna mate them and see if I can get a FRC-300 (http://www.takahashiamerica.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=54&osCsid=b17aff706a53d7cf48b923da0a77 8d12) Tak ...............;) ;)



:lol:

[Harb]

Seriously though, I wanted something that was Goto and Still portable with the bigger apt..........this fills the bill perfect.
Now back to the search for that perfect dome scope!!!

cheers
John

[Omaroo]

Harb... you're going to need a B-double now......... :P

Congrats!

[Harb]

Ah its ok.................I'll leave the wife at home ;)

[Ric]

Congrats Harb on your new scope it certainly looks a beauty. If your looking for a perfect dome scope how about a 20" RC by RCOS, only 60 grand for the full setup:whistle:
My lotto scope:)

cheers