Celestron StarSense Autoguider for Astronomical Telescope

Celestron StarSense Autoguider for Astronomical Telescopes

The Celestron StarSense Autoguider is an advanced tool that elevates the performance of your astronomical telescope, automating alignment, improving tracking, and simplifying polar alignment for a seamless astrophotography experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced astronomer, this autoguider offers precision and ease, allowing you to focus more on observing and capturing celestial objects.

Key Features:

• Quick Automatic Alignment: Align your telescope in just a few minutes by matching star patterns to an internal database. This saves time and increases observation or imaging opportunities.

• Improved Pointing Accuracy: The autoguider ensures celestial objects are placed accurately at the center of the field of view, even when using high-power eyepieces or small imaging sensors. This results in more precise targeting and improved observation quality.

• Precise Tracking: The autoguider delivers sharp, detailed images with pinpoint stars and crisp targets, eliminating streaky or oblong appearances due to tracking errors. Ideal for long-exposure astrophotography.

• Simplified Polar Alignment: With the StarSense Autoguider, polar alignment is streamlined, guiding you through the entire process in under five minutes. This saves time and reduces the complexity of setting up your telescope.

Optical Design & Image Sensor:

• High-Quality Optics: The autoguider is equipped with a 4-element optical system designed by Mark Ackermann. This ensures optimal optical performance and enhanced guiding accuracy.

• Sony IMX290-DLL Monochrome CMOS Sensor: Featuring a highly sensitive Sony image sensor, the autoguider excels at capturing even the faintest stars, providing exceptional guiding accuracy.

Advanced Features:

• CPWI Advanced Settings: The autoguider offers a range of fine-tuning options through Celestron’s CPWI software. It includes dithering options to aid in image processing and supports guiding on objects like comets from its vast database.

• Ongoing Software & Firmware Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest improvements through regular software and firmware updates, ensuring you always get the best performance from your device.

Compatibility:

• Mount Compatibility: The StarSense Autoguider is compatible with a wide variety of Celestron mounts, including:
  • Advanced VX
  • CGX
  • CGX-L
  • CPC
  • NexStar Evolution
  • NexStar SE Series
  • CGEM II
  • CGEM DX
  • CGE Pro

Control & Connectivity:

• Versatile Control: Operate the StarSense Autoguider using various control options, including the NexStar+ hand control, CPWI telescope control software (via wired or Wi-Fi connection), or through the SkyPortal app on your smartphone for added convenience.

Accessory Integration:

• Seamless Integration: The StarSense Autoguider works in harmony with a range of Celestron accessories, making it a valuable addition to your overall telescope setup.

The Celestron StarSense Autoguider is an essential piece of equipment for any astronomer looking to improve their telescope's accuracy and ease of use. By automating many of the more tedious processes such as alignment and polar setup, this device allows you to focus on capturing stunning celestial images with precision and clarity. Whether you're observing or diving into astrophotography, the StarSense Autoguider brings cutting-edge technology to your astronomy kit.