Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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All these dang posts in the CPC forum... made me order a CPC 1100 today. 
Of course, the $200 rebate didn't hurt either!
Don
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Hal Pollner
Reged: 08/30/05
Posts: 6154
Loc: Southern California Desert
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Don't worry, Don...the agony will soon dissipate!
HAL (New CPC 1100 owner...5-6-08)
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Edited by Hal Pollner (05/16/08 09:31 PM)
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Greg K.
Reged: 12/11/03
Posts: 9764
Loc: Clifton Park, NY
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Congrats, Don! Now you can help us lure in unsuspecting victims..
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NexStar 11 GPS
Orion SkyView Pro 8EQ w/ Autostar
15x70 Celestron SkyMasters
Orion 90mm Mak
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Psyire
sage
Reged: 06/24/07
Posts: 353
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Welcome to the club Don!
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Celestron CPC 1100 XLT, Sky-Watcher Equinox 80ED
TV 31T5-Nagler, 8&13mm-Ethos
EarthWin Binoviewers w/ 24mm Panoptics
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letimotif
no complaints
Reged: 05/20/07
Posts: 989
Loc: Far Flung Isles of Langerhans
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Congrats! Hope you enjoy yours at least as much as I'm enjoying mine.
OK, while I'm sure you already have a lot of equipment, let us know what you plan to add to your set up. I think it always helps folks to get a consenus of what others, especially those with previous scope experience, think important.
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Celestron CPC 1100
Celestron C6R-GT
Orion 120ST
B&L Banner Astro 80mm
Astro Telescopes 'tis a mystery 80mm ED
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Ad astra per aspera
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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Thanks guys!
I finally figured it out! The CPC 1100 is actually a combination of the best features of my two favorite telescopes - my C11 and my NexStar 5i!
I've been hooked on GOTO scopes ever since I had an LX-200 years ago. My little 5i does a great job but it's only 5". Obviously I can see more through the C11, but it doesn't have the 'coolness factor' of GOTO! The CPC 1100 has it all!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Don
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Paul McC
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 02/03/06
Posts: 946
Loc: Southern NJ
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Ahhh... music to my ears!
Great choice, great scope! Best of luck!
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My Current Time Machine is a
Celestron CPC 1100 GPS XLT
aka - The Time Tunnel
My Celestron CPC 1100 Webpage:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pmccullough/skyportcpc1100.htm
Latin phrase to live by: "Illegitimis nil carborundum"
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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letimotif,
Funny you should mention it...
First, since the CPC 1100 will be permanently mounted in my roll-off which has power, I ordered Orion's Bluestar wireless controller. While I don't keep a computer in the observatory, it's easy to carry out a laptop. Using Cartes du Ciel and the Bluestar to move the scope should provide an easy way to plan and observe an evening's objects.
The other thing I've thought about is an 80mm Finder, but I'm not sure about that. From what I've been reading, the stock finder setup - especially the bracket - leaves something to be desired. Originally, I thought of using just a 'red dot' since that's all I use on my C11 (to find alignment stars for my digital setting circles).
On the other hand, while I consider the Schmidt-Cassegrain the most versatile design commercially available, it has a relatively narrow field of view. An 11" f/10 really doesn't do justice to objects like Andromeda, the Pleiades, the Double Cluster, etc. A piggybacked 80mm could double as an RFT for larger objects.
But, I don't want to put the 'cart before the horse'. I'll have a better idea when the 1100 arrives.
Don
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16087
Loc: Brooker, FL
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You are SO weak! Congratulations!
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rboe
Numbfinger
Reged: 03/16/02
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Loc: Phx, AZ
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The only thing I did not like about the stock finder is the straight through viewing. Had shingles in my neck a few years back so the range of motion is not what it should be. The pox on all straight through finders!
Oddly enough a telerad or rigel is not quite at bad. 
Use it a bit before you start to outfit it with third party gizmo's and bozmik's. A few things may pop out right away for changes and other things you'll wonder why folks bother.
A good chair is a great place to start. 
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
16" dob
15X70 Obies
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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"A good chair is a great place to start."
Indeed! I use a drafting chair in the observatory. It's similar to the typical office chair, but has more vertical movement. Perfect for me at the telescope!
Don
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Zoomster
professor emeritus
Reged: 01/30/05
Posts: 655
Loc: Tampa FL
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Great to hear you took the plunge. I plan on mainlining a CPC 1100 in the next or so. Waiting sucks...bad. lol
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Celestron CPC 1100 aka "The Marino"
Moonlite Dual Rate Focuser
WO Dielecric Diagonal
Denkmeier "Big Easy" Binos and assorted eyepieces.
Coranado PST
SPC900NC...not modded...yet. (eh-eh)
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
Epicurus
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Hal Pollner
Reged: 08/30/05
Posts: 6154
Loc: Southern California Desert
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HEY DON:
Welcome to the Catadioptric Category!
On my new CPC 1100 (my 6th SCT), I've already piled on a 2", 2-speed Crayford, a 2" Dielectric Diagonal, a Jasper "Always" GLP, and now I'm waitin' for my 10 x 60mm RACI Finder and Ring Mount.
Of course, a counterweight setup will be required...
16" Meade LightBridge (modified beyond recognition)
12.5" Discovery PDHQ
11" Celestron CPC 1100
Coronado PST Solar Scope
Celestron Ultima 9 X 63mm Binoculars
Three Lightning Machines, 2 commercial, one homemade
A Clear Sky...
HAL
Edited by Hal Pollner (05/18/08 11:45 AM)
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Mizar
sage
Reged: 07/06/05
Posts: 264
Loc: NE Illinois, U.S.
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Don,
I hope there's another Manteno than the one in Illinois. If you're in Illinois you've just set me up for at least 2 weeks of clouds.
when the clouds clear please shot us a first light, will ya?
Bill
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CPC800
C80ED
PST
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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Sorry Bill! There's only one Manteno that I'm aware of...
It's already drizzling here and the scope hasn't even been shipped! 
Don
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Pasquale
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 10/12/05
Posts: 1983
Loc: Olympia, Washington
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Congratulations, Don, you're gonna like it! Enjoy you new scope!
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Pasquale
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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Thanks Pasquale!
Don
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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NEWS FLASH!
Two large boxes heading east from California, due to arrve Tuesday!
Smaller box containing Bluestar to follow shortly...
Stay tuned...
Don
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Mizar
sage
Reged: 07/06/05
Posts: 264
Loc: NE Illinois, U.S.
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Hi,
The weather may be good middle to late week for you. Let's cross our fingers.
Bill
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CPC800
C80ED
PST
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Digital Don
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 828
Loc: Manteno
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Thanks, Bill!
Actually, I'm going to a buddy's dark site in northwest Illinois late next week. So, I'd gladly trade cloudy skies when the scope arrives for clear skies later!
Don
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