SOLD: 11" Celestron Cpc - Gps Xlt

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

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 (Rod)]

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 (Graeme)]

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.

Originally Posted by 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?

[Rodstar (Rod)]

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 (Rod)]

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

[h0ughy (David)]

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]

Originally Posted by Rodstar

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

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

[Harb]

Originally Posted by 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!

Hi Houghy,

I am gunna mate them and see if I can get a FRC-300 Tak ...............

[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 (Chris Malikoff)]

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

Congrats!

[Harb]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

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

Congrats!

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
My lotto scope

cheers