Celestron 94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory - Black

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I gave up with SkyPortal and SkySafari. Far too many problems with WiFi. Instead I now use Celestron's CPWI for PC/Windows. However, I will try to help.... The StarSense module does not include a GPS function. For each observing location, you need only enter the When I first used the StarSense AutoAlign accessory on my Edge HD 11, I experienced some odd behavior from the device. The telescope would start pointing towards the ground, looking for stars.

these two modules, the entire automated StarSense alignment routine can be controlled from your smartphone The StarSense module does not include WiFi. The camera connects by wire to an AUX port on the mount, and the Accessories included:25mm Plössl (1.25"), Omni 2x Barlow (1.25"), a 1.25" Moon Filter, StarPointer Pro™ finderscope, StarSense AutoAlign, and a 2" diagonal with a 1.25" adapter. An internet connection is required for online Location settings, object info, the online object database, or to auto-update drivers for the cable connections mentioned above. Because StarSense AutoAlign is paired with the Evolution mount, you get even more functionality and ease of use. Connect to the mount via the SkyPortal mobile app and you can perform the automatic alignment directly from your smart device, then instantly command the telescope to slew to your first celestial object.Before StarSense, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright stars in the telescope’s eyepiece. But StarSense automatically aligns itself with minimal user input. Just enter your time, date, and location and let StarSense do the rest! finding solar system objects and for establishing the location of the horizon for equatorial mounts. It was this transition that opened my eyes to the StarSense AutoAlign device, a telescope accessory that has been on my radar for some time. I found an immediate need for a solution after wasting an entire clear night in the cold trying to align my telescope mount using my traditional methods. That’s exactly what I have, an original version CGEM with a StarSense system I added about 6 months ago.

StarSense Autoguider works with most current Celestron computerized mounts, both German equatorial and altazimuth. See the chart below for full compatibility details. Built-in WiFi—no hand control required! Use your smartphone or tablet to connect to the telescope via WiFi. The NexStar Evolution 9.25” telescope includes a 1.25” Plössl 25mm eyepiece, which is great for observing most any celestial object right out of the box. What’s more, your telescope includes a 2x Barlow lens, 2" diagonal with a 1.25" adapter, a 1.25" Moon Filter, the StarSense AutoAlign accessory, and a StarPointer Pro™ finderscope. The StarSense AutoAlign comes with a hand control, but thanks to the internal WiFi and SkyPortal app, use of the hand control is completely optional.Despite my early troubles with this device (which were sorted out by updating the firmware), this accessory has been a valuable addition to my astrophotography setup. I really want to get this to work with the app because this is what sold it for me to buy this particular scope. So hoping that someone can help me. Just a few things to note: into the aux port. Plug the SkySync cord into the StarSense hand controller port and then plug your Yes, StarSense features All-Star Polar Alignment to get you accurately polar aligned using any named star. Before you polar align your equatorial mounted telescope, StarSense will automatically align the GoTo which allows you to point to any celestial object in the hand control’s database. Once the GoTo is aligned, StarSense guides you through the easy All-Star Polar Alignment routine to accurately polar align. StarSense works with many modern and nearly-modern Celestron mounts including AVX, CGX, CGX-L, CPC, NexStar