Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control USB, EQ

The Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control USB, EQ is an indispensable accessory for Celestron's equatorially mounted computerized telescopes, designed to enhance your astronomical experience. This hand control is compatible with a range of Celestron telescope series, including Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, and CGX-L.

Equipped with a comprehensive database of over 40,000 celestial objects, the NexStar+ EQ Hand Control allows you to easily navigate the night sky. It includes objects from various catalogs like Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars, as well as all the planets and a list of the most popular objects. For those unsure of what to observe, the Tour Mode presents a selection of the most fascinating objects based on the current time and date.

The hand control boasts a dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting for easy reading under any lighting conditions. It now also offers direct PC connectivity via a mini-USB cable (not included) for software updates or optional telescope control using third-party software.

Celestron's NexStar+ EQ Hand Control is flash-upgradeable, meaning you can easily update its software via the Internet using the Celestron Firmware Manager. The latest updates are available on Celestron’s website.

Additional features include customizable max slew speed, All-Star Polar Alignment, programmable slew limits, and more, making it a versatile tool for astronomers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stargazer, the NexStar+ EQ Hand Control is designed to provide a seamless and user-friendly interface for exploring the cosmos with your Celestron equatorial mount telescope.