Celestron StarSense Autoguider – Astrophotography Just Got Smarter (and Easier)

Unlock the full potential of your Celestron mount with the StarSense Autoguider—a powerful all-in-one solution that brings precision, automation, and simplicity to your imaging setup. From effortless alignment to pinpoint autoguiding, this compact unit eliminates the headaches of traditional guiding systems and replaces them with pure astroimaging enjoyment.

🔭 StarSense Autoguider Key Features

• Automatic Alignment in 3 Minutes

  • Uses Celestron’s patented StarSense technology to scan the sky and auto-align your telescope in about three minutes

  • Requires zero user input—just turn it on and let the stars do the rest

  • Perfect for beginners and time-conscious imagers

• Precise GoTo Accuracy

  • Supercharges your mount’s GoTo capabilities by placing celestial targets dead center, even with small sensor cameras or high-power eyepieces

  • Greatly enhances efficiency for imaging or visual observers looking to reduce slewing time

• Built-In Autoguiding—No Extra Gear Needed

  • Say goodbye to separate guide scopes, guide cameras, and laptops

  • The internal Sony IMX462-DLL mono CMOS sensor handles all autoguiding functions internally

  • Maintains crisp star shapes during long exposures—no oblongs, no trails

• Assisted Polar Alignment Made Easy

  • Step-by-step instructions for precise polar alignment using CPWI or NexStar+ hand controller

  • Can complete full polar alignment in under 5 minutes

  • Great for maximizing tracking precision on German Equatorial Mounts

• Premium 4-Element Optical System

  • Custom-designed by optical legend Mark Ackermann for sharp, distortion-free guiding performance

  • Accepts 2” threaded filters—add an IR-pass filter for twilight aligning or ND filter for daytime use

• NEW: Included Dew Shield

  • Blocks stray light and prevents dew from forming on your objective lens

  • Threads directly onto the autoguider for quick installation

• Multiple Control Options

  • Works with NexStar+ hand controller, CPWI PC software, or the SkyPortal app powered by SkySafari (for WiFi-enabled mounts)

  • Easily integrates into your existing Celestron ecosystem

• Advanced Imaging Tools Built In

  • Supports dithering between exposures for better stacking results

  • Enables comet tracking by guiding directly on moving targets

  • Frequent firmware updates unlock additional features and improvements

🚀 Compatible with These Celestron Mounts

StarSense Autoguider is designed for most modern Celestron computerized mounts:

• Advanced VX

• CGX / CGX-L

• CGEM II

• NexStar SE Series

• NexStar Evolution

• CPC / CPC Deluxe

• Astro Fi and other AUX-compatible systems

Important: Connect only to an AUX port—not the autoguider port—to avoid damage.

Whether you’re an aspiring astrophotographer or a seasoned deep-sky hunter, the StarSense Autoguider is your gateway to sharper images, faster setup, and longer exposure possibilities—with less gear and more sky time.

Specifications

General
Lens Design:	Double-Gauss
Aperture:	28mm (1.10")
Focal Length:	120mm (4.72")
Focal Ratio:	f/4.3
Number of Elements:	4
Coatings:	Fully Multi-Coated
CMOS Image Sensor:	Sony IMX462LLR-C, monochrome, back-illuminated
Sensor Size:	6.46mm diagonal
Pixel Size:	2.9μm x 2.9μm
Number of effective pixels:	2.13M
Onboard computer:	Integrated Computer-On-Module
Primary Arm® core:	2x Cortex® -A53 up to 1.4 GHz
Secondary Arm® core:	1x Cortex-M7 up to 600 MHz
RAM:	512 MB
ROM:	4 GB
GPU:	GC7000UltraLite
Ports:	AUX and USB-C
AUX:	For connection to Celestron mounts
USB-C:	For PC connection for live view, USB 3.1
Housing:	Aluminum with plastic covers, threaded for 2" filters
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