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...

My Celestron mount is making a high pitched whine or hum even when it’s ...

The humming noise is perfectly normal and does not adversely affect the performance of your mount.The audible noise originates from Celestron’s new internal power supply. A switching power supply w...

My Celestron mount is making a high pitched whine or hum even when it’s ...

The humming noise is perfectly normal and does not adversely affect the performance of your mount.The audible noise originates from Celestron’s new internal power supply. A switching power supply w...

What is the correct value for the tracking error of the CGE Pro mount?

The typical tracking accuracy for the CGE Pro is +/- 3 arcseconds without the use of guiding or PEC (periodic error correction). This is not a guaranteed specification, but it’s...

What is the correct value for the tracking error of the CGE Pro mount?

The typical tracking accuracy for the CGE Pro is +/- 3 arcseconds without the use of guiding or PEC (periodic error correction). This is not a guaranteed specification, but it’s...

Why does my hand control show the message “There are no objects availabl...

Celestron’s NexStar hand control firmware uses both slew limits and filter limits to select observable objects among all objects in its database. These functions give lists of objects for alignment...

Why does my hand control show the message “There are no objects availabl...

Celestron’s NexStar hand control firmware uses both slew limits and filter limits to select observable objects among all objects in its database. These functions give lists of objects for alignment...

Will a 2 in eyepiece fit my 130SLT?

Yes, a 2” eyepiece will fit into a NexStar 130SLT with the included 2” adapter.

Will a 2 in eyepiece fit my 130SLT?

Yes, a 2” eyepiece will fit into a NexStar 130SLT with the included 2” adapter.

I assembled my PowerSeeker 114AZ and it won’t move upwards. What have I ...

You probably installed the tube upside down. Here are a series of pictures to show the proper and improper tube orientations.This is how the scope should look when fully assembled....

I assembled my PowerSeeker 114AZ and it won’t move upwards. What have I ...

You probably installed the tube upside down. Here are a series of pictures to show the proper and improper tube orientations.This is how the scope should look when fully assembled....