The Celestron StarSense Hand Control pairs with the StarSense AutoAlign accessory to streamline telescope alignment and navigation. With a 40,000-object database, it helps you explore the night sky effortlessly. The dual-line LCD screen with adjustable backlighting ensures easy readability in the dark. Now featuring a mini-USB port (cable not included), you can connect directly to a PC for software updates or use third-party control software. Stay up to date with flash-upgradable firmware available on Celestron’s website.

Features:

• Intuitive menu-driven user interface

• Nine slew speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 0.3°/sec, 1.0°/sec, 2°/sec, 4°/sec

• Multiple tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar

• Anti-backlash correction: Train-out intrinsic play in gears for smoother movement and tracking

• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): Improves tracking precision for long-exposure astrophotography and imaging

Database: 

• 45,000-object database

• 100 user-defined objects for customization

• Filters for creating custom object lists

• Solar System: All 7 planets plus the Moon, Sun and Pluto

• Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars and asterisms

• Custom lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae and clusters as well as the complete Messier catalog and select NGC objects

Functions: 

• Alignment options: One or two-star, Solar system, Quick and Last

• Sky Tour: Based on location, date, and time, the system shows the best objects in the sky and automatically slews to them

• Identify: Center an object and press the button to search the database. It will display the name and angular distances to the nearest matching objects from the telescope's current location

• Compatible for EQ or Alt-Az mounts

Physical Characteristics: 

• Double line, 16-character LCD window

• Red backlighting for comfortable viewing without affecting night-adjusted vision

• Adjustable brightness levels

• 19 function keys, backlit in red

• Micro USB port: Connect to a computer, for use with software programs for point-and-click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC

The Celestron StarSense Hand Control USB is compatible with the following current telescopes when used with a Celestron StarSense AutoAlign accessory: 

	Celestron Advanced VX Telescope Series
	Celestron CGX Telescope Series
	Celestron CGX-L Telescope Series
	Celestron CGEM II Telescope Series
	Celestron Nexstar SE Telescope Series
	Celestron Nexstar Evolution Telescope Series
	Celestron Nexstar SLT Telescope Series
	Celestron CPC Telescope Series  / Celestron CPC Deluxe HD Telescope Series
	Celestron Astro Fi Telescope Series

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