Celestron StarSense AutoAlign for Sky-Watcher Mounts (SKU: 94006)

Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera and Controller for Sky-Watcher Mounts

The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera, when paired with the StarSense Hand Controller, elevates a standard GoTo telescope to professional levels of observation. This innovation brings advanced functionality, previously reserved for experts, into the hands of astronomy enthusiasts, by making it both affordable and user-friendly.

Traditional computerized telescope systems relied on manual alignment, requiring the user to accurately center at least two bright stars. This method was often inconsistent and heavily dependent on the observer's skill. The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera automates this process, ensuring precise alignment effortlessly.

With a high-grade Aptina MT9M304 sensor and a robust 32-bit processor, the StarSense AutoAlign Camera provides comprehensive positional data to the telescope system. The user simply inputs basic information like the time and date into the StarSense Hand Controller, and the system takes care of the rest.

Once the data is processed, the telescope is ready to reveal the night sky's wonders, thanks to the StarSense Hand Controller's extensive database of over 45,000 astronomical objects, including planets, nebulae, and galaxies.

Key Features of the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign:

• Alignment preparation in just 3 minutes.
• Extensive database with over 45,000 astronomical objects.
• Option to select up to 10 calibration stars for enhanced precision.
• Simple and intuitive operation.

Sky-Watcher Mount Compatibility:

The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera is compatible with the following mounts:

• HEQ5
• EQ6
• AZ-EQ5
• AZ-EQ6
• EQ8
• SyncScan AZ (selected models)

Technical Specifications of the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera:

• Sensor: Aptina MT9M304
• Sensor Resolution: 1280 x 960 pixels (1.2 MP)
• Pixel Size: 3.75 x 3.75 µm
• Objective Diameter: 20 mm
• Focal Length: 40 mm
• Aperture: f/2
• USB Port: Yes, USB 2.0
• AUX Connector: Yes

Technical Specifications of the StarSense Hand Controller:

• CPU: STMicro ARM 32-bit Cortex M3 CPU
• Display: LCD, 4 lines, 18 characters
• Display Illumination: Red
• Number of Objects in the Database: 45,178
• PC Communication: RS-232 Connector
• Software Update Capability: Yes, downloadable tools available on the manufacturer's website

Components Included in the Kit:

• Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera
• Celestron StarSense Hand Controller
• Camera Holder and Foot
• 4 mm Allen Key
• Screws
• Cable for Camera-to-Mount Connection
• Interface Box

Warranty:

The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Camera comes with a 24-month warranty.