Celestron StarSense Hand
Controller:
Celestron StarSense Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with their
StarSense AutoAlign System and compatible motorized mounts, Celestron's
StarSense Hand Controller connects to and is powered by the mount via a coiled
cord. Once connected, it puts a 45,000+ object database in the palm of your hand
and helps you to explore near and deep-sky celestial subjects from the Moon and
planets; to galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. If you're not sure what is
available overhead, simply use the Tour Mode and the controller will show you
the best objects based on your current location, date, and time.
To get you observing faster the controller works with the StarSense system to
automatically align your scope with little input from the user, while the 3
rates ensure accurate tracking all night with little correction required.
Backlash compensation and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) help to
increase the smoothness, precision, and accuracy of tracking. Its
4-line/18-character LCD screen gives you access to the intuitive menu-driven
user-interface for fast navigation of the sub-menus while showing you all
information in red to preserve night-adjusted vision. Variable brightness levels
for the screen and button backlight ensure comfortable use.
Features: Celestron StarSense Hand Controller
- 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
- Multiple alignment options: StarSense auto, StarSense manual, Solar system, Polar, or Quick align
- 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
- Selectable for EQ or Alt-az mounts
Specifications: Celestron StarSense Hand Controller
- 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
- Weight: 453g
- Package Weight: 0.475 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 7.9 x 3.6 x 3.5"
Kit Contents
Celestron StarSense Hand Controller
User Operating Instructions Manual
For more information about, Celestron StarSense Hand Controller website.
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