Are the motors and gears used in the NexStar SE line the same as those u...

The NexStar SE and "i" series lineup all use metal gears. The NexStar 4 SE and 5 SE drive bases use motors and gears that are similar to those used...

Are the motors and gears used in the NexStar SE line the same as those u...

The NexStar SE and "i" series lineup all use metal gears. The NexStar 4 SE and 5 SE drive bases use motors and gears that are similar to those used...

Why are all nine planets not listed in the hand control database?

This telescope is equipped with electronic filters that prevent you from being able to select objects that are below your visible horizon or outside of the scope's range of slewing....

Why are all nine planets not listed in the hand control database?

This telescope is equipped with electronic filters that prevent you from being able to select objects that are below your visible horizon or outside of the scope's range of slewing....

Can a wireless gamepad be used with NexRemote?

When gamepad support is enabled, NexRemote uses a gamepad as a means of remotely controlling the telescope operation. This is particularly useful when aligning the telescope with NexRemote and the...

Can a wireless gamepad be used with NexRemote?

When gamepad support is enabled, NexRemote uses a gamepad as a means of remotely controlling the telescope operation. This is particularly useful when aligning the telescope with NexRemote and the...

Can I use the real hand control at the same time as NexRemote?

NexRemote is a complete software version of the Computerized Hand Control. Using the real hand control at the same time as NexRemote is exactly like using two controllers at the...

Can I use the real hand control at the same time as NexRemote?

NexRemote is a complete software version of the Computerized Hand Control. Using the real hand control at the same time as NexRemote is exactly like using two controllers at the...

What is a clock drive, and what is a GoTo mount?

A clock drive is a system of motors and gears used with an equatorial mount. When observing the sky with a properly aligned mount, it compensates for the Earth's rotation,...

What is a clock drive, and what is a GoTo mount?

A clock drive is a system of motors and gears used with an equatorial mount. When observing the sky with a properly aligned mount, it compensates for the Earth's rotation,...

What are the types of optical design aberrations?

Aberrations are defects in images produced by a telescope (or optical system). They are caused by limitations in the design and manufacture of the optics. In theory, a perfect scope...

What are the types of optical design aberrations?

Aberrations are defects in images produced by a telescope (or optical system). They are caused by limitations in the design and manufacture of the optics. In theory, a perfect scope...