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Product Description
Celestron StarSense Accessory
Quick Overview
- Enables automatic alignment of your Celestron computerized telescope*
- No need to identify or locate any star in the sky–StarSense automatically aligns your telescope, so you can begin observing in minutes
- Aligns in 3 minutes or less
- Provides advanced modeling for your Celestron telescope mount—align on numerous stars throughout the sky for extremely precise GoTo pointing accuracy
- StarSense hand controller included
The revolutionary technology in the award-winning SkyProdigy telescope is now available for almost every Celestron computerized telescope.
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, no user input needed. With Celestron StarSense AutoAlign, you become an instant astronomer—even if you’ve never used a telescope before.
StarSense is not only compatible with all of Celestron’s current computerized telescope models, but backwards compatible with many older models as well. (See compatibility list below.)
The StarSense Accessory includes a small digital camera that attaches to the telescope’s optical tube, along with a specialized hand controller. Just set up the accessory, push the Align button on the hand controller, and StarSense starts capturing and comparing images of the night sky against its internal database of 40,000 celestial objects. In about three minutes, StarSense will gather 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 based on your exact time and location.
Even the most advanced telescope users will love using the affordable Celestron StarSense AutoAlign. StarSense replaces expensive software used for Advanced Mount Modeling, providing superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. Users can add as many calibration stars as desired to give their Celestron telescope mount a new level of accuracy.
Compatibility List
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Compatible |
Not Compatible |
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NexStar SE Series |
NexStar i Series |
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CPC, CPC DX |
Ultima 2000 |
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NexStar GPS Series |
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CGE Pro |
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Advanced VX |
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CGEM, CGEM DX |
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CGE |
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NexStar SLT (with Aux. splitter) |
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LCM (with Aux. splitter) |
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Specifications
| Name | Celestron - StarSense AutoAlign for Celestron Mounts |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Model | CEL-94005 |
| UPC | 050234940054 |
Reviews
I came back to it a couple of nights later, really dislike having to align my scope daily after setup. What I did differently was get my scope setup pointed with a pretty close physical alignment on Polaris. Once I thought I was close, having Polaris in the center of my 24mm illuminated eyepiece and making sure all the settings, time, date, location in longitude and latitude, etc. were correct I pressed align button and it went to work. In less than a minute it was ready for star alignment. If you want really tight GoTo use more than the default 2 star setup. You can add up to 10 star into the alignment procedure. Pointing accuracy was great. My next challenge will be a Polar Alignment after all the rain stops in Northern California. (Posted on 3/5/2017)
It took a little setup, but was well worth the effort.
Overall, I love this accessory! (Posted on 12/28/2015)