Celestron's CPC Deluxe HD stands out in the altazimuth telescope market as a high-performer, earning it the admiration of seasoned amateur astronomers and acclaim from Stephen Hawking. Its 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube offers exceptional, defect-free astroimages and views. Navigation is a breeze with the NexStar+ hand control and built-in GPS, guiding users through easy SkyAlign setup and offering access to over 40,000 celestial objects. The telescope is anchored by a sturdy dual fork arm mount with enhanced gears and motors, ensuring superior tracking and pinpoint accuracy. Designed with serious astroimaging in mind, the CPC Deluxe HD is equipped for All-Star Polar Alignment and features Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when paired with the HD Pro Wedge. This versatility makes it ideal for both leisurely backyard observations and intensive astroimaging in remote, dark sky locations. The CPC Deluxe HD is also a popular choice for NASA (with a CPC 925 on the International Space Station) and was favored by Stephen Hawking for his personal use in Cambridge, UK.

The Celestron CPC Deluxe HD boasts exceptional optics, starting with its proprietary EdgeHD optical system, designed to correct coma and field curvature. This results in aberration-free images with pinpoint stars, extending across the largest imaging sensors and wide eyepieces. To learn more about how EdgeHD surpasses other optical systems, one can download the EdgeHD whitepaper from the Support and Download tab. All EdgeHD systems feature StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces, enhancing image brightness and light transmission. Plus, each EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible, allowing for ultra-fast f/2 imaging after attaching a third-party lens assembly in place of the secondary mirror.

The CPC Deluxe is renowned for its ultimate versatility. It's robust yet portable, with a dual fork arm mount that provides ultra-precise tracking and is easy to set up thanks to its manageable weight of 70.51 lbs and convenient carrying handles. The telescope's SkyAlign procedure is user-friendly, guiding you through aligning three bright objects in the eyepiece, and then ready to locate and track over 40,000 celestial bodies. The CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with the latest Celestron accessories like StarSense AutoAlign for quick automatic alignment and the SkyQ Link 2 WiFi Module for smartphone or tablet control. This makes it a long-term, versatile investment for any aspect of the hobby, including astroimaging.

The CPC Deluxe HD is uniquely designed for both visual and astroimaging purposes, unlike most altazimuth telescopes. It features high-end components like a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and ball bearings in steel and nylon. This allows for accurate tracking up to 30 seconds without a wedge. For extended exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge transforms the telescope into an ideal astroimaging setup. With the wedge, users benefit from quick All Star Polar Alignment and enhanced accuracy through Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. The CPC also smoothly tracks across the meridian without requiring a meridian flip, facilitating the capture of celestial objects in prime sky regions.

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