Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control with USB for Celestron EQ Mounts
Upgrade Your Celestron EQ Mount with this Celestron NexStar+ USB Hand Control!
With the push of a button, this hand control gives you access a massive database with over 40,000 celestial objects to choose from! Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. 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!
The Celestron NexStar+ EQ Hand Control with USB is the standard computer accessory on all current equatorially mounted Celestron go-to telescopes, including the Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, & CGX-L computerized telescopes. This model of the NexStar+ hand control includes a mini-USB port located along the bottom edge of the controller (USB cable not included), giving you the ability to upgrade the software or control your telescope through 3rd party software. This hand control includes a host of automated conveniences like SkyAlign, customizable slew speeds, programmable slew limits, and so much more.
Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control At a Glance
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A Powerful Accessory for Your Celestron EQ Computerized Telescope!
This NexStar+ Hand Control incorporates a massive database consisting of more than 40,000 celestial objects that your telescope can automatically slew to with the push of a button. Learn more about this powerful hand control below!
Compatible with Celestron EQ Mounts
With this powerful NexStar+ hand control, you'll become the conductor of your celestial explorations. Featuring an intuitive, easy-to-read, interface and clear dual-line display, this hand control significantly upgrades your Celestron equatorial mount, giving you immediate access to a vast database of over 40,000 celestial objects at the touch of a button. The integrated USB port allows for easy firmware updates and direct PC connectivity, streamlining the complex process of controlling your EQ mount and simplifying your deep-sky adventures.
NexStar+ Hand Control Compatibility Chart
| Compatible Celestron Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Advanced VX Series: | Yes |
| CGX Series: | Yes |
| CGX-L Series: | Yes |
| CGEM II Series: | Yes |
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