Celestron - NexRemote Telescope Control Software

Now Celestron Advanced Series GT, NexStar “i” Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more!

Kit Includes:

NexRemote Software CD with license
RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or Laptop
Serial-To-USB Adapter

When gamepad support is enabled, NexRemote uses the Logitech WingMan Cordless RumblePad as a means of remotely controlling the telescope operation. This is particularly useful when aligning the telescope with NexRemote and the PC is not within reach. See the Gamepad Reference section for a complete list of all operations.

Compatible Telescopes:

• NexStar SLT
• NexStar 8i SE
• Advanced Computerized Series
• CPC GPS Series
• CGE Series
• Discontinued Celestron NexStar 8/9.25/11 GPS
• Discontinued Celestron NexStar 5i/ 8i

Computer:

• PC compatible (Note: 233MHz Pentium II or better is required)
• Windows 98SE or better is required for basic operation
• Windows NT, 2000, or XP is required for Virtual Port operation
• NexRemote will not work with 64 bit version of Windows Vista
• DirectX 7 or later must be installed.
• SAPI 5.1 or later is required for speech support. ( This is free to download and can be obtained here.)
• MDAC 2.5 or later is required for tour editing.

Port:

• RS232 Serial Port (or USB-to-Serial / PCMCIA-to-Serial adapter)

Cable:

• PC Port (programming) or HC Serial cable (Note: An additional device is required when using the GT telescopes. Please contact technical support for more details.)

Gamepad:

• Logitech Wingman Cordless Rumblepad
• Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
• Logitech Wingman Rumblepad USB
• Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad

NOTE: Virtually any gamepad can be configured to work with NexRemote. Read the help files for details.

*NexRemote is included with select NexStar "i" Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes beginning in March, 2004 (contact your Celestron Dealer for availability of models with NexRemote).

• Control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them
• Create and save custom tours by launching NexTour
• Use Night Vision Mode to reduce the effect of the laptop screen on your eyes
• Wireless control of the telescope with Optional Gamepad Support
• Connect to your personal GPS device to NexRemote with NexGPS
• Download NexRemote updates online to use the latest features
• NexRemote talks - Keep your eyes on the stars instead of the LCD by enabling speech support