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NexRemote Telescope Control Software

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Quick Overview

Features

General Features

  • NexRemote talks - Keep your eyes on the stars instead of the LCD by enabling speech support
  • Control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them
  • Create and save custom tours by launching NexTour
  • Use Night Vision Mode to reduce the effect of the laptop screen on your eyes
  • Wireless control of the telescope with Optional Gamepad Support
  • Connect to your personal GPS device to NexRemote with NexGPS
  • Download NexRemote updates online to use the latest features

NexRemote Telescope Control Software

Details

Now Celestron Advanced Series GT, NexStar “i” Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! Visit our NexRemote page for more information.

Kit Includes:

NexRemote Software CD with license
RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or Laptop
Serial-To-USB Adapter

When gamepad support is enabled, NexRemote uses the Logitech WingMan Cordless RumblePad as a means of remotely controlling the telescope operation. This is particularly useful when aligning the telescope with NexRemote and the PC is not within reach. See the Gamepad Reference section for a complete list of all operations.

System Requirements   TOP

Compatible Telescopes:

  • NexStar SLT
  • NexStar 8i SE
  • Advanced Computerized Series
  • CPC GPS Series
  • CGE Series
  • Discontinued Celestron NexStar 8/9.25/11 GPS
  • Discontinued Celestron NexStar 5i/ 8i

Computer:

  • PC compatible (Note: 233MHz Pentium II or better is required)
  • Windows 98SE or better is required for basic operation
  • Windows NT, 2000, or XP is required for Virtual Port operation
  • NexRemote will not work with 64 bit version of Windows Vista
  • DirectX 7 or later must be installed. (DirectX can be obtained for free by clicking here.)
  • SAPI 5.1 or later is required for speech support. ( This is free to download and can be obtained from the DOWNLOADS Tab.)
  • MDAC 2.5 or later is required for tour editing. (If no database entries are displayed when you launch NexTour, you can download this update for free by clicking here.)

Port:

  • RS232 Serial Port (or USB-to-Serial / PCMCIA-to-Serial adapter)

Cable:

  • PC Port (programming) or HC Serial cable (Note: An additional device is required when using the GT telescopes. Please contact technical support for more details.)

Gamepad:

  • Logitech Wingman Cordless Rumblepad
  • Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
  • Logitech Wingman Rumblepad USB
  • Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad

NOTE: Virtually any gamepad can be configured to work with NexRemote. Read the help files for details.

*NexRemote is included with select NexStar "i" Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes beginning in March, 2004 (contact your Celestron Dealer for availability of models with NexRemote).

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Knowledge Base

  1. How do I determine if my Windows Vista is 32-bit or 64-bit?
  2. I'm using a USB hub or other intermediate device to connect my computer to NexRemote. Why can't I connect to any of the available COM ports?
  3. Can I use SkyScout Connect as a USB connection for NexRemote?
  4. My NexStar SLT or SE hand control has firmware version 4.13. Yet when I use the latest NexRemote with my scope, I can only get version 4.12. What gives?
  5. I've installed NexRemote on my computer and I'm buying a new computer and will transfer the program to the new machine. How do I find the license key?
  6. Is there any way to run Celestron's window-based drivers and software on Macs?
  7. Where can I download the unified ASCOM drivers for Celestron?
  8. How can I install NexRemote with Windows 7?
  9. I cannot get the USB - RS232 Converter Cable #18775 drivers to install on my computer - help!
  10. My Celestron software won't run on my Windows 7 computer. Help!
  11. I need information on the RS-232 (serial) commands for NexStar controlled telescopes.
  12. Why does the NexRemote want to align the scope on startup when the mount is already aligned with the real hand control?
  13. I'm upgrading NexRemote to a new version from the Celestron website. I get the message "License may be corrupt" and/or "You do not have the appropriate license for this software" stopping me from upgrading.
  14. How does NexRemote recognize that a GPS is plugged into my mount?
  15. NexRemote won't start or is minimized or is showing a white outline on my monitor. What can be done?

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