Why can’t I find the moon and planets with my SkyProdigy?

If your SkyProdigy can locate deep-sky objects but can’t find the moon and planets, check your mount’s real-time clock (RTC). The RTC keeps Universal Time (UT), widely used by astronomers....

Why can’t I find the moon and planets with my SkyProdigy?

If your SkyProdigy can locate deep-sky objects but can’t find the moon and planets, check your mount’s real-time clock (RTC). The RTC keeps Universal Time (UT), widely used by astronomers....

How do I set RA limits for my Mount?

RA limits restrict the slewing and tracking movements of your mount to the east and west to prevent it from running into itself, the tube running into the mount or...

How do I set RA limits for my Mount?

RA limits restrict the slewing and tracking movements of your mount to the east and west to prevent it from running into itself, the tube running into the mount or...

Why is the autoguiding port diagram in my telescope's manual different t...

The differences are not really important.Here is the diagram for the NexGuide pinout requirements:Here is the diagram for the autoguiding port on Celestron mounts (the mounts meet the so-called ST-...

Why is the autoguiding port diagram in my telescope's manual different t...

The differences are not really important.Here is the diagram for the NexGuide pinout requirements:Here is the diagram for the autoguiding port on Celestron mounts (the mounts meet the so-called ST-...

Does the NexStar hand control database include IC (Index Catalog) objects?

No, it does not include Index Catalogue objects. However, you can use the Custom Objects function to input these objects.Updated 12/27/13

Does the NexStar hand control database include IC (Index Catalog) objects?

No, it does not include Index Catalogue objects. However, you can use the Custom Objects function to input these objects.Updated 12/27/13

Will the SkyProdigy's StarSense work in urban areas with light pollution?

Yes it will! SkyProdigy’s StarSense functions can find stars and star patterns imaged with the scope’s alignment camera even in twilight and with skies impaired by light pollution or thin...

Will the SkyProdigy's StarSense work in urban areas with light pollution?

Yes it will! SkyProdigy’s StarSense functions can find stars and star patterns imaged with the scope’s alignment camera even in twilight and with skies impaired by light pollution or thin...

I have my Celestron GoTo Alt-Az scope on a wedge and the hand control sh...

Slew limits are designed to stop your scope from either hitting itself, an attached accessory like a camera or pointing below the horizon.Since an Alt-Az mount usually operates with the...

I have my Celestron GoTo Alt-Az scope on a wedge and the hand control sh...

Slew limits are designed to stop your scope from either hitting itself, an attached accessory like a camera or pointing below the horizon.Since an Alt-Az mount usually operates with the...