{"title":"Navigation","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspanstyle\u003ehide::live::text\u003c\/spanstyle\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starsense-autoguider","title":"StarSense Autoguider","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron StarSense Autoguider is an all-in-one solution that makes using your telescope easier and more rewarding than ever. This powerful, compact device connects to your Celestron mount to enhance its pointing accuracy and help you create sharp, long-exposure images with ease. Whether you’re an experienced astroimager or just starting in the hobby, adding this game-changing accessory will ensure you have more quality time under the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Alignment: Be Ready to Observe in Minutes\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Autoguider aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with the press of a button—no user input is needed. Celestron’s patented StarSense technology “sees” star patterns overhead and matches them to its internal database to automatically orient the telescope. This feature eliminates the hassle of manually aligning your telescope, so you can focus on what’s important—observing and imaging.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise GoTo: Supercharge Your Pointing Accuracy\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron’s computerized mounts are already hailed for their pointing accuracy, but your mount gets even better when you add the StarSense Autoguider. Instead of placing celestial objects within the telescope’s field of view, Precise GoTo places them \u003cem\u003ein the center\u003c\/em\u003e of the field—even if you’re using a high-powered eyepiece or today’s small imaging sensors. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutoguiding: Create Your Celestial Masterpiece\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing images of astronomical objects is one of the most exciting things you can do with your telescope. But to capture stunning deep-sky astroimages, you need autoguiding—the power to make tiny adjustments to the mount’s tracking to keep your target locked in over long exposures. Previous autoguiding setups were complex and expensive, usually involving a separate autoguiding camera, a guidescope, and a computer. StarSense Autoguider replaces all that—so even beginners can dive head-first into the world of imaging. Your targets are crisp and detailed, while background stars look like sharp pinpoints, never oblong or streaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssisted Polar Alignment: Dial in the Best Alignment Possible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany users find that adding StarSense Autoguider to their setup improves accuracy so dramatically that they no longer need to polar align their German equatorial mounts for most casual observing and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you want to achieve the best accuracy possible, the autoguider dramatically simplifies the polar alignment process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on the hand control or in the CPWI software, and you can complete a full polar alignment in less than five minutes. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality 4-element Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarSense Autoguider features a high-quality 4-element optical design devised by the famed optical designer Mark Ackermann. Its unique design delivers sharper images than other mini-guidescopes. The optical tube is threaded to accept 2” astronomical filters. Add an IR-pass filter to align your mount in twilight or a neutral density filter for daytime focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device also includes an onboard computer and a highly sensitive Sony IMX290-DLL monochrome CMOS image sensor, all working together to provide exceptional guiding accuracy. You can view a live image from the camera via your PC if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced users will love fine-tuning their autoguiding setup via CPWI’s advanced settings. You can enable dithering options to move the mount slightly between camera sub-exposures, which may help your image processing software perform at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also guide on a comet via CPWI. Simply select the comet from the software’s regularly updated database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. Guiding directly on the comet will produce better results than guiding on nearby stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all, you can unlock more exciting features like these throughout the lifetime of your StarSense Autoguider. Your purchase grants you access to all subsequent firmware updates. Celestron engineers are constantly adding new functionality to our products, and with a simple firmware update, you’ll always be able to enjoy the latest and greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with your current setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose how you want to control your StarSense Autoguider. It works with your NexStar+ hand control, CPWI telescope control software via a wired PC connection or WiFi (with a WiFi-enabled mount or the SkyPortal WiFi Module accessory). The autoguider also works with the rest of your Celestron accessories for a seamless solution that fits in perfectly with your telescope setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Autoguider works with most current Celestron computerized mounts, both German equatorial and altazimuth. See the chart below for full compatibility details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: DO NOT PLUG THE STARSENSE AUTOGUIDER INTO YOUR MOUNT’S AUTOGUIDER PORT! \u003c\/strong\u003eThe StarSense Autoguider connects to one of your mount’s AUX ports, connecting it to the Autoguider port can damage the StarSense Autoguider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: -5px;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: -5px;\"\u003eMount Compatibility Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-vx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"Advanced VX series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/advanced-vx-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdvanced VX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-l-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX-L series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/cgx-l-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX-L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpc-cpc-deluxe-telescopes\" title=\"CPC and CPC DX series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/cpc-cpc-deluxe-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCPC, CPC DX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-evolution-wifi-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar Evolution series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-evolution-wifi-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar Evolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar SE series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar SE Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgem-ii-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGEM II series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/cgem-ii-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGEM II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/cgx-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGEM \/ CGEM DX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/collections\/nexstar-slt-computerized-telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/collections\/nexstar-slt-computerized-telescopes\"\u003eNexStar SLT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/collections\/astro-fi-wifi-telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/collections\/astro-fi-wifi-telescopes\"\u003eAstro Fi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/collections\/skyprodigy-computerized-telescopes\"\u003eSkyProdigy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lcm-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"LCM series telescopes\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/lcm-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLCM series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323905917247,"sku":"94008","price":300.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/94008_StarSense_AutoGuider_01.jpg?v=1700595016"},{"product_id":"slightly-used-starsense-autoalign","title":"Slightly Used - StarSense AutoAlign","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSLIGHTLY USED ITEM: This listing is for a preowned accessory in SLIGHTLY USED condition. This product is guaranteed to have passed a visual inspection by Celestron QA, ensuring that all parts are present and the accessory appears to be in working order. The product may show some signs of prior use, including minor wear and tear. Slightly Used items are FINAL SALE. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are backed by the same\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/warranty%20\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/warranty%20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat applies to new telescopes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome an instant astronomer, even if you’ve never used a telescope before, with the one-of-a-kind StarSense AutoAlign. Just set up the accessory, push the Align button on the hand control, and StarSense begins capturing and comparing images of the night sky against its internal database. In about three minutes, it's gathered enough information to triangulate its position and align itself. Then, press the Sky Tour button: StarSense will automatically slew to all the best stars, planets, galaxies, and more currently visible in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-alignment technology behind our award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for most of Celestron's current computerized telescopes and compatible with many older models as well. (See compatibility list below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control, with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, StarSense calculates the coordinates of the center of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Mount Modeling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars to achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: -5px;\"\u003eStarSense Compatibility List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny mount with 5.x or greater is compatible with the software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-vx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"Advanced VX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdvanced VX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-l-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX-L series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX-L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/astro-fi-wifi-telescopes\" title=\"Astro Fi series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstro Fi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpc-cpc-deluxe-telescopes\" title=\"CPC and CPC DX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCPC, CPC DX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 (with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-starsense-to-cg5-cable\" title=\"StarSense to CG5 adapter cable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCG-5 Aux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-evolution-wifi-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar Evolution series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar Evolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNexStar GT (2015 models and newer with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aux-port-splitter\" title=\"AUX Port Splitter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar SE series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar SE Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgem-ii-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGEM II series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGEM II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-slt-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar SLT series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar SLT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGEM, CGEM DX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skyprodigy-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"SkyProdigy series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkyProdigy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar i Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltima 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lcm-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"LCM series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLCM series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323914895679,"sku":"94005-SU","price":167.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/mg_9601_728af870-79e8-400b-800d-950b30d9c68e.jpg?v=1700595159"},{"product_id":"celestron-sky-maps","title":"Celestron Sky Maps","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the night skies of the Northern Hemisphere with Celestron Sky Maps! This classic collection of seasonal star charts, topped off by a glow-in-the-dark luminous star finder, or planisphere, has been around for years and years! It continues to be so popular because beginning stargazers as well as seasoned amateur astronomers find that this book provides most everything they need to find constellations quickly and delve into seasonal night sky treasures with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover of this publication will be used well and often! It is a planisphere—a rotatable star wheel that can be aligned with any date and time (past, present \u0026amp; future), resulting in a display of the night sky for that period of time. When the star finder is pre-exposed to light, all of the major stars will glow in the dark, mimicking the way they actually look in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you will find a collection of more detailed star charts for each of the four seasons. The charts are clear and concise, allowing you to find objects in the sky with your binoculars or telescope by “star-hopping.” An illustrated reference section provides information on various types of objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Sky Maps are made from 13-1\/4” x 11-1\/4” water-resistant, heavy-duty card stock for years of enjoyment and use. A plastic spiral comb holds the pages together securely, but allows them to lay completely flat for use in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324308341055,"sku":"93722","price":10.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/93722_sky_maps_01.jpg?v=1700602835"},{"product_id":"starsense-autoalign-for-sky-watcher-mounts","title":"StarSense AutoAlign for Sky-Watcher Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarSense technology was innovated by Celestron’s engineers, allowing a Celestron computerized telescope to automatically align itself with the night sky. It’s never been easier to locate celestial objects. Now, this technology can be ported to a computerized Sky-Watcher mount further expanding the number of scopes that can take advantage of StarSense’s revolutionary auto alignment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e StarSense camera and hand control both plug into the Interface Box and the Interface Box plugs into the mount’s hand control port. In minutes your SkyWatcher mount is aligned and you are off to the stars\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324309029183,"sku":"94006","price":230.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/94006_Starsense_Autoalign_SkyWatcher_1.jpg?v=1700602860"},{"product_id":"starpointer-pro-finderscope","title":"StarPointer Pro Finderscope","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpend less time centering your target and more time stargazing with Celestron’s  premium finderscope: StarPointer Pro. Traditional red dot finderscopes were originally created for shooting sports such as airsoftairsoft guns and shooting sports. StarPointer Pro was designed for astronomers by astronomers to provide the easiest experience locating celestial objects in the night sky. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned amateur astronomer, you’ll appreciate StarPointer Pro’s thoughtful design features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a red dot can obstruct your desired target, StarPointer Pro projects two circular LED reticles. Just place your target inside the circles and it’s ready to view in the eyepiece. The circles also serve as a measuring tool while starhopping. For added convenience, StarPointer Pro offers a 40mm optical window with a large field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarPointer Pro attaches quickly to any telescope and secures with a dovetail connection and finger knobs. No screwdriver needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet more out of every stargazing session with StarPointer Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324309127487,"sku":"51635","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/51635_Starpointer_Pro-Finderscope_1.jpg?v=1700602866"},{"product_id":"skyportal-wifi-module","title":"SkyPortal WiFi Module","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGet WiFi Access to the Universe with the SkyPortal WiFi Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Celestron's SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s hand control or AUX port and connect your device to its wireless signal. Instantly, your device becomes a wireless hand control for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As SkyPortal WiFi Module slews your telescope to an object, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, which explain the history, mythology, and key features of the most popular celestial objects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect Tonight’s Best in the search menu and SkyPortal WiFi will display a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. There’s no need to input GPS coordinates or set the time and date—this information comes directly from your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The SkyPortal WiFi Module makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from first timers to advanced users. Take your family on a guided tour of the universe with SkyPortal WiFi!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal WiFi Module, Powered by Celestron SkyPortal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCelestron’s full featured planetarium app, SkyPortal, works exclusively with the SkyPortal WiFi Module for telescope control. The app is available free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with the experts at SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a robust database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. 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Then, press the Sky Tour button: StarSense will automatically slew to all the best stars, planets, galaxies, and more currently visible in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-alignment technology behind our award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for most of Celestron's current computerized telescopes and compatible with many older models as well. (See compatibility list below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control, with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, StarSense calculates the coordinates of the center of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Mount Modeling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars to achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: -5px;\"\u003eStarSense Compatibility List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny mount with 5.x or greater is compatible with the software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-vx-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Advanced VX series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAdvanced VX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-l-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGX-L series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCGX-L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/astro-fi-wifi-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Astro Fi series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAstro Fi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpc-cpc-deluxe-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CPC and CPC DX series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCPC, CPC DX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 (with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-starsense-to-cg5-cable\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StarSense to CG5 adapter cable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCG-5 Aux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-evolution-wifi-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"NexStar Evolution series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNexStar Evolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNexStar GT (2015 models and newer with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aux-port-splitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AUX Port Splitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"NexStar SE series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNexStar SE Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgem-ii-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGEM II series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCGEM II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-slt-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"NexStar SLT series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNexStar SLT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGEM, CGEM DX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skyprodigy-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SkyProdigy series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSkyProdigy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGX series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCGX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar i Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltima 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lcm-computerized-telescopes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LCM series telescopes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLCM series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324309487935,"sku":"94005","price":199.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/mg_9601.jpg?v=1700602884"},{"product_id":"skysync-gps-accessory","title":"SkySync GPS Accessory","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd GPS to your Celestron computerized telescope and get time, date, and location downloads from orbiting Global Positioning Satellites. This 16-channel GPS module plugs into your telescope’s hand control or the auxiliary (AUX) port on your drive base and then mounts to a tripod leg to stay safely out of the way with included straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkySync makes it easier to align your telescope while keeping your date and time updated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324309553471,"sku":"93969","price":68.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/93969_skysyncgpsacces_large_1.jpg?v=1700602886"},{"product_id":"starpointer-red-dot-finderscope","title":"StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron StarPointer Finderscope is the way to go if you want the easiest way possible to locate an object and center it in your eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red dot finder, unlike an optical finder, has 1x magnification, displays a super wide field of view, and keeps the sky right side up and left-to-right correct, matching what you see with your unaided eyes. An LED creates a red dot, superimposed on a viewing screen, so you simply point the StarPointer to the area or object you wish to observe, look through your eyepiece, and if properly aligned, the area in and around place you pointed the red dot will be centered in the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the idea of having some magnification, try installing both a red dot and optical finder on your telescope. Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes have multiple mounting bracket holes so you can get the best of both worlds. Just make sure to align both of them correctly, and you’ll get the best use out of each of your finders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Align the StarPointer Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time you use your finder, you need to align it. This one-time setup procedure should be done during the day. Take the telescope outside and find an easily recognizable object, such as a streetlight, car license plate, or tall tree. The object should be as far away as possible, but at least a quarter mile away. Move the telescope left and right or up and down so that it is roughly pointing at the object. Look through the telescope using your low power eyepiece and move the telescope until the object you chose lies in the center of the view. Once the object is centered in your eyepiece, turn on the red dot. With your head positioned about a foot behind the finder, look through the round lens of the finder and locate the red dot. Without moving the telescope, use the two adjustment knobs located on the side and underneath the finder. One controls the left-right motion of the dot. The other controls the up-down motion of the dot. Adjust both of these until the red dot appears over the same object you are observing in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour finder is now aligned and should not require realignment unless it is bumped or dropped. You can even take the finder off the telescope and reattach it while preserving alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324309651775,"sku":"51630","price":4.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/51630_StarPointer_Finderscope_01.jpg?v=1700602892"},{"product_id":"illuminated-right-angle-correct-image-finderscope","title":"Illuminated Right Angle Correct Image Finderscope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron 9x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Illuminated Finder is a great upgrade to the stock finderscopes found on many Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The 50 mm optics produce bright, sharp images with a magnification of 9X and a 5º apparent field of view. Meanwhile, the right-angle, correct-image design keeps objects right-side up and left-to-right correct, making it easier to locate objects as well as track them as they drift through the field of view. The eyepiece module can be rotated left or right so you can find the perfect viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-crosshair reticle etched in the eyepiece makes it easy to center an object, whether you are aligning your computerized telescope or finding deep-sky objects on your own. The reticle can be focused separate from the finder itself. A battery-powered illuminator lights up the crosshair with a soft, red glow, and the illumination can be easily adjusted by turning the on\/off knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron 9x50 RACI Finder comes with a sturdy bracket consisting of two rings and an integrated dovetail. 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