Celestron NexStar Hand Controller USB, AZ

OVERVIEW

* NexStar+ Hand Control is compatible with all altazimuth (AZ) NexStar telescopes
* Flash upgradeable via the Internet; latest updates can be found at Celestron.com
* 40,000-object database.
* Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting.
* Now connects to your PC directly with a mini-USB cable (cable not included) for software updates or optional telescope control with third party software

The Celestron NexStar+ USB AZ Hand Control is the new standard accessory on all current altazimuth mounted NexStar-style telescopes, and is compatible with the Celestron SLT, LCM, SE, NexStar Evolution, and CPC computerized telescopes.

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects.  Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars.  The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included.  Not sure what to look at?  Use the Sky Tour, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

A variety of alignment procedures are pre-programmed into the NexStar Plus Hand Control, including SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, and Solar System.  You can also choose from a variety of tracking rates (sidereal, solar & lunar) and slew speeds.  Slew at 1, 2, or 3 degrees per second, or choose speeds as low as 2x or as high as 64x.

This hand control includes USB Flash Upgradeable Technology, allowing users to upgrade its software via the Internet.  Latest upgrades can be found on the Support Tab.