Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....

Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....

Will TheSky software run on Windows Vista?

TheSky was supplied with Celestron telescopes sold before 2009. It will run in Vista 32, but will display a registry error when the program launches and may have other problems....

Will TheSky software run on Windows Vista?

TheSky was supplied with Celestron telescopes sold before 2009. It will run in Vista 32, but will display a registry error when the program launches and may have other problems....

Why can't I retrieve a list of observable comets in TheSky?

There is a bug in TheSky that shuts down the program when you select Data > Comets and Minor Planets > Comets > Observable. You will see a message "Executable...

Why can't I retrieve a list of observable comets in TheSky?

There is a bug in TheSky that shuts down the program when you select Data > Comets and Minor Planets > Comets > Observable. You will see a message "Executable...

How do I connect my computerized telescope to my computer using NexRemote?

1. Make sure the telescope is powered on. 2. When using a serial to USB connection, make sure the drivers for the serial to USB adapter are installed. 3. Verify...

How do I connect my computerized telescope to my computer using NexRemote?

1. Make sure the telescope is powered on. 2. When using a serial to USB connection, make sure the drivers for the serial to USB adapter are installed. 3. Verify...

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...