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CELESTRON NEXSTAR+ HAND CONTROLLER USB - AZ

Regular price $299.00AUD
SKU: CE-93981

Celestron


 

The Celestron NexStar+ AZ hand controller is compatible with alt-azimuth Celestron NexStar telescopes.

The Celestron NexStar+ AZ Hand Controller is the standard computer accessory on all current altazimuth mounted Celestron go-to telescopes: SLT, LCM, SE, NexStar Evolution, CPC and CPC Deluxe computerized telescopes.

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Tour Mode, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

NexStar Plus includes many setup conveniences like SkyAlign, customizable max slew speed, programmable slew limits, and more. The hand controller can be connected to a PC using a Mini-USB cable (sold separately) for software updates and optional telescope control with third party software.

 

Compatibility

 

The following Celestron products are compatible with the NexStar+ hand controller:

  • Astro Fi series
  • LCM series
  • NexStar Evolution
  • NexStar Se Series
  • CPC GPS XLT
  • CPC DX Series
  • NexStar SLT series

 

Specifications

 

Object database 45,178 objects
LCD
Dual-line, red backlit
CPU
STMicro ARM 32-bit Cortex™-M3 CPU
Software and Firmware Upgradeable 
RS-232 Port PC connectable for software/firmware upgrades
USB cable Not included
SKU CE-93981