Celestron C11-XLT Optical Tube, CGE mount

280 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (optical tube only). Tube with diffraction-limited Schmidt-Cassegrain optics that produce sharp images over a wide field of view. The Celestron C11 is a medium-to-large aperture telescope with remarkable optical performance that is especially appreciated in the field of planetary imaging. The C11 is a magnificent telescope for both visual and photographic astronomical use and belongs to the family of Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, which are among the most modular astronomical instruments in existence, capable of working optimally over a very wide range of focal lengths, making them usable with great satisfaction in a broad array of applications. The optics are treated with the high-light-transmission XLT coating. The kit includes several quality accessories: a 9x50mm finderscope, a 40mm Plössl eyepiece, a 31.8 mm diameter star diagonal, and a dovetail bar for CGE/Losmandy/NEQ6.

Key features

Celestron quality for a reliable and rewarding observation experience.

• Diameter (mm): 280
• Focal ratio: f/10

Main technical specifications