--- product_id: 1161491 title: "Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube" brand: "celestron" price: "€ 8873.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1161491-celestron-cpc-1100-starbright-xlt-gps-schmidt-cassegrain-2800mm-telescope store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 11-inch aperture for stunning clarity 40,000+ object database for effortless discovery Built-in GPS for instant location & time sync Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube **Brand:** celestron **Price:** € 8873.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Own the night sky—explore 40,000+ celestial wonders with pinpoint precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube by celestron - **How much does it cost?** € 8873.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1161491-celestron-cpc-1100-starbright-xlt-gps-schmidt-cassegrain-2800mm-telescope) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual Fork Arm GoTo Mount:** Seamlessly locate & track 40,000+ celestial objects with precision—no star-hopping needed. - • **Massive 11" Aperture Power:** Capture breathtaking views from planets to deep sky wonders with premium StarBright XLT optics. - • **Smart GPS-Enabled SkyAlign:** Auto-sync date, time & location for lightning-fast, foolproof telescope alignment every session. - • **Bonus Starry Night Software:** Plan, simulate, and learn the night sky with top-rated astronomy software included free. - • **Ergonomic Portability & Setup:** Designed for solo setup and easy transport—take your observatory anywhere under the stars. ## Overview The Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features a massive 11-inch aperture and 2800mm focal length, delivering exceptional light-gathering and resolution for both planetary and deep sky observation. Its built-in GPS and SkyAlign technology enable quick, accurate alignment, while the computerized dual fork arm mount offers automated tracking of over 40,000 celestial objects. Ergonomically designed for portability and ease of use, it includes a 9x50 finderscope, a 40mm eyepiece, and bonus Starry Night software, making it ideal for serious amateur astronomers and astrophotographers seeking premium performance and convenience. ## Description From the Manufacturer The largest aperture of the CPC GPS line, The CPC 1100 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has the most light gathering power and has a limiting magnitude of nearly 15. The CPC 1100 GPS takes full advantage of its vast database of thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies as well as delivering a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. This CPC 1100 GPS features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings. With sophisticated software features like Hibernate function, the CPC can maintain its star alignment night after night without needing to be re-aligned, making it an ideal instrument for a permanent observatory facility. The CPC GPS is the most portable of Celestron's top-of-the-line fork-mounted astronomical telescopes. This telescope is at home as a superb visual instrument or, with optional wedge and CCD cameras, as a serious astrophotographer's tool. Turn this scope to planets and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter; see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are within your reach. Although large in aperture, with its conveniently located carrying handles and an instrument weight of 65lb., this telescope is portable enough to setup in your backyard or take with you to your favorite dark sky location. Celestron's new CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology re-defines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for--quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability. Internal GPS The CPC Series' internal GPS receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints its exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to manually enter the date, time, longitude and latitude. Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign Once the CPC's internal GPS has established the telescope's position, aligning the telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and use hand control to manually point (slew) the telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the stars--you may even pick the moon or bright planets! Celestron's NexStar software technology will model the night sky to determine the position of every star, planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once aligned, the remote hand control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its user-friendly database. Celestial Object Database The CPC database contains over 40,000 celestial objects including Messier objects, the Caldwell Catalog, as well as NGC Galaxies, nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. Filter Limits let you filter out objects that are outside of your local horizon (ie, if trees or mountains were in the way). Identify feature tells you what you're looking at, but it can also be a very fun way to tour around the sky. Just point the telescope up somewhere and ask it to identify Messier objects (for instance) and it will show you the 5 nearest Messier objects to your position and let you GOTO them. You can keep doing this for different parts of the sky or for different object types -- it is a lot of fun. There's also "Solar Sys Align" that lets you align on the sun or moon for daytime observing--it is easy to use this to see planets or bright stars in the day. Innovative Features The new CPC Series telescopes, like our acclaimed Advanced Series and premium CGE Series telescopes feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems that are manufactured in our facilities in Torrance, California. In addition, all CPC models are available with StarBright and StarBright XLT High Performance Optical Coatings. With the introduction of the CPC Series, Celestron has "gone back to the drawing board" and re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented a telescope family that provides superior quality, unsurpassed ease of use, and incomparable value. All CPC models ship standard with our NexRemote telescope control software. Product Description A rock-solid dual Fork arm mount and large aperture At an affordable price: that’s what makes the CPC telescope series a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers. Celestron’s revolutionary skyalign plus an internal GPS make alignment a snap. Use the Computerized hand control to quickly slew to over 40, 000 celestial objects, then track your target precisely as it moves across the night sky. Imagers can place the CPC dual Fork arm mount on an optional HD Pro wedge to polar align it for long-exposure astrophotography. Thoughtful ergonomic design makes setting up and breaking down your CPC quick and painless. Review: Great Scope, Unbeatable Price - I bought this telescope as a 50th birthday present to myself, and it did not disappoint. The optics are fantastic, the setup was a breeze, and it's a joy to operate. There is some minor assembly required, but the instructions are clear and it was only about 30 minutes from shipping box to first light. One word of caution: While the CPC 1100 invoices as one item with one tracking number, it actually ships in two cartons (one for the telescope and one for the tripod). UPS dropped off just one box (the tripod) and, when asked, said he only had the one carton on the truck. About 15 minutes later, while I was on the phone with a VERY helpful desertcart agent, the UPS man pulled up again with the second box. Disaster averted! Assembly was quick and aligning the finder scope was easy. Read the manual, and you'll have no problems. Checking the optical path, the telescope's collimation was perfect, so no major bouncing around during shipping and no adjustments necessary. First light was on the pre-sunset Moon, and the Aristarchus Plateau was my first sight with the included 40mm eyepiece. The clarity was nothing short of breathtaking. Higher magnification was also quite clear down through an 8mm eyepiece before atmospheric turbulence limited the seeing. Using the SkyAlign system with the NexStar hand controller was also a snap. Just power up the system, let the GPS lock, then select three bright stars for alignment. Center the first star on the cross hairs of the finder scope, press "ENTER", then slew the telescope with the hand controller until the star is centered in the eyepiece, and press "ALIGN". Repeat for two more bright stars in different parts of the sky, and you're done. Now, you've got easy go-to access to the 40,000 objects in the NexStar database. A couple of other notes: If you're purchasing this telescope, know that it's big and it's heavy. The ergonomics of the carrying handles are good, but you better be prepared to lift and maneuver 62 pounds (28 kg). Also, the telescope comes with only one 40mm eyepiece and a 12-volt car power adapter. If you want to really start using your new telescope, I recommend purchasing the Celestron Accessory Kit for a nice selection of eyepieces and filters, as well as the Celestron 18778 AC Adapter for Computerized Telescopes to power your telescope from a standard household outlet/extension cord. I highly recommend this telescope for the fantastic optics, ease of use, and desertcart's great price. Review: Best amateur telescope available - I started off with a 130mm reflector, but quickly fell in love and decided I had to see more. I researched a LOT. I read reviews, I joined forums and asked opinions, I checked specs. This scope is comparable to the Meade LX200 series, but costs the same as the LX90 series. The general opinion of the community is that although it's an 11" and the Meade LX90 12" is an inch bigger, the coatings and performance of this telescope is equal or better. After using it for a month, I'd have to say I'm simply amazed. I've started taking pics - which requires a lot of additional purchases. If you want to take photos of deep space (other than planets), you'll absolutely need the equatorial wedge (or buy the CGEM instead of this one). You'll also probably want an autoguider - I chose the Orion awesome autoguider package. 2" 99% reflective dielectric diagonal is also a must, this comes with a 1.25" diagonal that's nowhere near 99% reflective. Then you have to get 2" eyepieces (EPs), which are a monster. I'd recommend starting with the Celestron 1.25" EP kit, as it comes with a variety of EPs and all filters, including a moon filter and color filters - no UHC or anything, but still a great starter kit. It's also cheap. Once you start going for decent or better 2" EPs, they're going to cost $100-900 EACH depending on style and size, so the starter kit at least gets you an array of EPs. Even if they're not the best quality, you have them and the kit is about $120 if I remember right. So, 1 EP for $100, or the kit with something like 6 EPs, a 2x barlow, color filters and a moon filter for $120'ish.. If you're spending $2700'ish on this telescope and you're an average person.. get the kit to start, and build expensive EPs later. Your wife, or husband, or parents, or whatever will thank you. ## Features - CPC 1100 COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPE: Celestron’s iconic CPC telescope combines legendary 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with updated technology and the latest features for an amazing stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike. - 11-INCH APERTURE SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE: Massive, 11-inch diffraction limited optics pack enough light-gathering ability to deliver spectacular views of Solar System and deep sky objects alike. - DUAL FORK ARM GOTO MOUNT: With a database of 40,000+ celestial objects, the CPC's beefy GoTo mount locates and tracks objects for you. It's also compatible with our best accessories like StarSense AutoAlign and the SkyPortal WiFi Module. - EASY TO SET UP and USE: The CPC's ergonomic design allows one person to set up or move the telescope. SkyAlign technology helps you align the telescope fast. When you're done observing, the telescope breaks down for storage. - 9x50 FINDERSCOPE INCLUDED: Center objects perfectly in the eyepiece with a high-quality finderscope with 9x magnification. - BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: Includes a free download of Starry Night Special Edition, one of the top-rated astronomy software programs. Simulate the night sky, learn about celestial objects, and plan your observing session. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY and SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000ARFND2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,007 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #24 in Catadioptric Telescopes | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 1.25" Star Diagonal, 40mm eyepiece, 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket, Accessory Tray, Instruction Manual, Mount and Tripod, Optical tube | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 71 Reviews | | Eye Piece Lens Description | 40mm eyepiece | | Field Of View | 0.02 Degrees | | Finderscope | 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket | | Focal Length Description | 2800mm (110") | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234107518 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 36"D x 32"W x 60"H | | Item Part Number | 11075-XLT | | Item Weight | 53.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 11075-XLT | | Model Name | CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope | | Model Number | 11075-XLT | | Mount | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 279 Millimeters | | Optical Tube Length | 610 Millimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 610 Millimeters | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Telescope Mount Description | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm | | UPC | 050234107518 050234075015 | | Warranty Description | Two Year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 40mm eyepiece - **Finderscope:** 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Model Name:** CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 279 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 610 Millimeters - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 36"D x 32"W x 60"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm ## Images ![Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710E1KkRGVL.jpg) ![Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ttC9vuJdL.jpg) ![Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ybQhJyiTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Scope, Unbeatable Price *by A***D on April 9, 2012* I bought this telescope as a 50th birthday present to myself, and it did not disappoint. The optics are fantastic, the setup was a breeze, and it's a joy to operate. There is some minor assembly required, but the instructions are clear and it was only about 30 minutes from shipping box to first light. One word of caution: While the CPC 1100 invoices as one item with one tracking number, it actually ships in two cartons (one for the telescope and one for the tripod). UPS dropped off just one box (the tripod) and, when asked, said he only had the one carton on the truck. About 15 minutes later, while I was on the phone with a VERY helpful Amazon agent, the UPS man pulled up again with the second box. Disaster averted! Assembly was quick and aligning the finder scope was easy. Read the manual, and you'll have no problems. Checking the optical path, the telescope's collimation was perfect, so no major bouncing around during shipping and no adjustments necessary. First light was on the pre-sunset Moon, and the Aristarchus Plateau was my first sight with the included 40mm eyepiece. The clarity was nothing short of breathtaking. Higher magnification was also quite clear down through an 8mm eyepiece before atmospheric turbulence limited the seeing. Using the SkyAlign system with the NexStar hand controller was also a snap. Just power up the system, let the GPS lock, then select three bright stars for alignment. Center the first star on the cross hairs of the finder scope, press "ENTER", then slew the telescope with the hand controller until the star is centered in the eyepiece, and press "ALIGN". Repeat for two more bright stars in different parts of the sky, and you're done. Now, you've got easy go-to access to the 40,000 objects in the NexStar database. A couple of other notes: If you're purchasing this telescope, know that it's big and it's heavy. The ergonomics of the carrying handles are good, but you better be prepared to lift and maneuver 62 pounds (28 kg). Also, the telescope comes with only one 40mm eyepiece and a 12-volt car power adapter. If you want to really start using your new telescope, I recommend purchasing the Celestron Accessory Kit for a nice selection of eyepieces and filters, as well as the Celestron 18778 AC Adapter for Computerized Telescopes to power your telescope from a standard household outlet/extension cord. I highly recommend this telescope for the fantastic optics, ease of use, and Amazon's great price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best amateur telescope available *by A***N on January 15, 2013* I started off with a 130mm reflector, but quickly fell in love and decided I had to see more. I researched a LOT. I read reviews, I joined forums and asked opinions, I checked specs. This scope is comparable to the Meade LX200 series, but costs the same as the LX90 series. The general opinion of the community is that although it's an 11" and the Meade LX90 12" is an inch bigger, the coatings and performance of this telescope is equal or better. After using it for a month, I'd have to say I'm simply amazed. I've started taking pics - which requires a lot of additional purchases. If you want to take photos of deep space (other than planets), you'll absolutely need the equatorial wedge (or buy the CGEM instead of this one). You'll also probably want an autoguider - I chose the Orion awesome autoguider package. 2" 99% reflective dielectric diagonal is also a must, this comes with a 1.25" diagonal that's nowhere near 99% reflective. Then you have to get 2" eyepieces (EPs), which are a monster. I'd recommend starting with the Celestron 1.25" EP kit, as it comes with a variety of EPs and all filters, including a moon filter and color filters - no UHC or anything, but still a great starter kit. It's also cheap. Once you start going for decent or better 2" EPs, they're going to cost $100-900 EACH depending on style and size, so the starter kit at least gets you an array of EPs. Even if they're not the best quality, you have them and the kit is about $120 if I remember right. So, 1 EP for $100, or the kit with something like 6 EPs, a 2x barlow, color filters and a moon filter for $120'ish.. If you're spending $2700'ish on this telescope and you're an average person.. get the kit to start, and build expensive EPs later. Your wife, or husband, or parents, or whatever will thank you. ### ⭐⭐ Inside optics full of dirt *by I***Z on March 13, 2025* The main optics and glass came full of black dirt which lowers the quality of the view, after expending 4,000 us you dont spect having this kind of problems in a brand new telescope. I will have to open it first day of unboxing due to this dirt ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube - Celestron – NexYZ – 3–Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope - Celestron 94303 1.25 inch Eyepiece & Filter Kit - Includes 14 Pieces in Metal Foam-Lined Carry Case, Silver --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1161491-celestron-cpc-1100-starbright-xlt-gps-schmidt-cassegrain-2800mm-telescope](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1161491-celestron-cpc-1100-starbright-xlt-gps-schmidt-cassegrain-2800mm-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*