I get the message "the device Neximage 5 is in live mode but doesn't see...

You may see the following error message pop up when using NexImage 5 #93711 and iCap: If you do, please try the following remedies:  Adjust the resolution settings on the...

I get the message "the device Neximage 5 is in live mode but doesn't see...

You may see the following error message pop up when using NexImage 5 #93711 and iCap: If you do, please try the following remedies:  Adjust the resolution settings on the...

Neximage 5 and Icap

With the NexImage 5 #93711 camera plugged in, go to Devices in the iCap menu bar, then Properties in the dropdown submenu. This screen will appear:If you cannot adjust the...

Neximage 5 and Icap

With the NexImage 5 #93711 camera plugged in, go to Devices in the iCap menu bar, then Properties in the dropdown submenu. This screen will appear:If you cannot adjust the...

The hand control of my new scope shows the message “Bootloader invalid p...

It needs to be programmed using the Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM). Here's the download. 

The hand control of my new scope shows the message “Bootloader invalid p...

It needs to be programmed using the Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM). Here's the download. 

After performing an update, my hand control displays a different mount t...

You need to run Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) and select “Mount type” under the “Hand Control” menu (as shown in the screenshot below). Do this without turning on the mount....

After performing an update, my hand control displays a different mount t...

You need to run Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) and select “Mount type” under the “Hand Control” menu (as shown in the screenshot below). Do this without turning on the mount....

How do I program my Nexstar+ hand control?

Starting in late 2011, Celestron began shipping a new Nexstar+ (NexStar Plus) hand control with its computerized GoTo mounts. Besides having the new NexStar+ logo on the hand control below...

How do I program my Nexstar+ hand control?

Starting in late 2011, Celestron began shipping a new Nexstar+ (NexStar Plus) hand control with its computerized GoTo mounts. Besides having the new NexStar+ logo on the hand control below...

Can I control my Celestron GoTo mount with programs like Maxim DL?

Yes, you can.Such programs connect to the mount via ASCOM (Astronomy Common Object Model). ASCOM provides a standard interface for a range of astronomy equipment including mounts, focusers and imag...

Can I control my Celestron GoTo mount with programs like Maxim DL?

Yes, you can.Such programs connect to the mount via ASCOM (Astronomy Common Object Model). ASCOM provides a standard interface for a range of astronomy equipment including mounts, focusers and imag...