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My NexStar+ hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar+ hand-controllers only. For NexStar* hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar+ hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar+ hand-controllers only. For NexStar* hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar* hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar* hand-controllers only. For NexStar+ hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar* hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar* hand-controllers only. For NexStar+ hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

What are the AUX ports on my computerized telescope for?

Auxiliary (AUX) Ports were designed to expand your computerized telescope ability to interface with multiple devices to work coherently and smoothly. The AUX ports can be used with numerous Celestr...

What are the AUX ports on my computerized telescope for?

Auxiliary (AUX) Ports were designed to expand your computerized telescope ability to interface with multiple devices to work coherently and smoothly. The AUX ports can be used with numerous Celestr...

How do I balance my telescope on an Equatorial mount?

Your equatorial mount must be balanced in both axes, if you want to be able to get the best performance out of the mount. To accomplish this, you must: For the...

How do I balance my telescope on an Equatorial mount?

Your equatorial mount must be balanced in both axes, if you want to be able to get the best performance out of the mount. To accomplish this, you must: For the...

Smartphone Adapter Tips

English Smartphone Adapter Imaging Tips and TricksCamera ControlsThe standard camera apps that come preinstalled with your smartphone offer very rudimentary controls and are designed to automatical...

Smartphone Adapter Tips

English Smartphone Adapter Imaging Tips and TricksCamera ControlsThe standard camera apps that come preinstalled with your smartphone offer very rudimentary controls and are designed to automatical...

What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...

What kind of dovetail does my telescope have? Can I use it with other mo...

For the most part Celestron telescopes will come with either a CG-5 style (1.75''), or CGE style (3'') Dovetail bar. The most common dovetail bar size in the telescope market...