Celestron Star Sense Auto Guider
The Celestron StarSense Autoguider is a powerful device designed to simplify and enhance telescope use, particularly for astrophotography. Here’s a concise breakdown of its key features:
1. Automatic Alignment
- Aligns your telescope to the night sky in about 3 minutes with the push of a button.
- Uses Celestron's patented StarSense technology to match star patterns to an internal database, eliminating manual alignment.
2. Improved Pointing Accuracy
- Upgrades Celestron mounts by centering celestial objects in the field of view, even for high-powered eyepieces or small imaging sensors.
3. Built-in Autoguiding
- Automatically adjusts tracking to ensure clear, long-exposure images of deep-sky objects without the need for additional cameras or guidescopes.
4. Assisted Polar Alignment
- Simplifies the polar alignment process with guided instructions, completing it in under 5 minutes for better accuracy.
5. Advanced Optics and Sensor
- Features a high-quality 4-element optical design and a sensitive Sony IMX290-DLL monochrome CMOS sensor for sharp imaging.
- Compatible with 2” astronomical filters for versatility in various conditions.
6. Advanced Features for Experienced Users
- Includes options like dithering between sub-exposures and comet guiding.
- Regular firmware updates ensure access to the latest functionalities.
7. Broad Compatibility
- Works with NexStar+ hand controls, CPWI software, and WiFi-enabled setups.
- Compatible with most Celestron computerized mounts, both equatorial and altazimuth.
The StarSense Autoguider is ideal for both beginners and advanced users looking to simplify their observing experience while achieving professional-grade results.