{"id":30049,"date":"2025-10-04T11:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T09:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=30049"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:42:08","slug":"celestron-279-2800-schmidt-cassegrain-cgem-ii-1100-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-279-2800-schmidt-cassegrain-cgem-ii-1100-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron 279\/2800 Schmidt-Cassegrain CGEM II 1100 GoTo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 279\/2800 CGEM II 1100 GoTo<\/strong> is a powerful telescope with observatory-level performance in a transportable setup. The classic Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with an aperture of 279 mm and a focal length of 2800 mm (f\/10) offers maximum light output, high resolution and versatility for both visual observation and astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the StarBright XLT coating<\/strong> this telescope achieves exceptionally high light transmission, making faint deep-sky objects visible with sharply defined details. The long focal length provides impressive magnifications, perfect for planets, binary stars and compact nebulae. At the same time, the optics remain versatile: with an optional Celestron f\/6.3 reducer\/corrector<\/strong> the system becomes faster and more suitable for deep-sky photography with shorter exposure times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CGEM II mount<\/strong> forms a stable base with a carrying capacity of 18 kg<\/strong>, designed to reliably support heavy optics such as this 11\u2033 Schmidt-Cassegrain. The mount features Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC).<\/strong> for accurate tracking, which is essential in astrophotography with long exposures. The 51 mm steel legs and wider mounting base ensure vibration-free operation even in windy or uneven terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NexStar+ hand controller<\/strong> provides access to more than 40,000 objects and uses All-Star Polar Alignment<\/em> for easy alignment. The CGEM II can follow objects smoothly through the meridian, so observations and recordings need not be interrupted. Via Celestron CPWI<\/strong> or the optional SkyPortal WiFi module<\/strong> the mount is also fully controllable via computer or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Celestron SC 279\/2800 CGEM II 1100 GoTo<\/strong> is a telescope for serious observers and astrophotographers who want maximum performance from a mobile system. The combination of large aperture, long focal length and rugged mount makes this a setup that will last you for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can see with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n