I N T R O D U C T I O N
Welcome to the Celestron world of amateur astronomy! For more than a quarter of a century, Celestron has provided amateur astronomers with the tools needed to explore the universe. The Celestron CM-1100 and CM-1400 continues in this proud tradition combining large aperture optics with ease of use and portability. With a mirror diameter of 11 inches, your Celestron CM- 1100 has a light gathering power of 1,593 times that of the unaided human eye, and the CM-1400 has a light gathering power of 2,581 times that of the unaided human eye. Yet despite their large apertures, the Celestron CM-1100 and CM- 1400 optical systems are extremely compact and portable because they utilize the Schmidt-Cassegrain design. This means you can take your Celestron CM- 1100 or CM-1400 to the mountains or desert or wherever you observe.
The Celestron CM-1100 and CM-1400 are made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to telescopes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance. And, your Celestron CM-1100 and CM-1400 are versatile — they grow as your interest in astronomy grows.
Your Celestron CM-1100 and CM-1400, are not limited to astronomical viewing alone. They can also be used for terrestrial viewing to study the world around you. All you need to do is take the time to familiarize yourself with your Celestron telescope and its operation.
NOTE
The CM-1100 and CM-1400 share the same mount and are basically the same with the exception of the larger aperture of the 14". So, this manual will basically discuss the CM-1100 but will discuss the CM-1400 when there are differences. Users of the CI-700 mount by itself will find complete assembly and operation instructions in the "AssemblingYour CM-1100" and "Using the Drive" sections of this manual.