The Hand Controller That Makes Stargazing a Breeze: Go2Nova® #8401

The Go2Nova® #8401 hand controller is iOptron's top-tier gadget, loaded with their groundbreaking GOTONOVA® tech. This system sets the bar high when it comes to automated celestial tracking. What's cool? It has a library of over 120,000 celestial objects plus 128 slots for your own favorites. Even if you're a newbie, navigating the skies just got a whole lot simpler.

Navigating Made Easy

With this hand controller and its large 8-line LCD screen, setting up your telescope and picking your next sky target is a cakewalk. Plus, it offers 9 different tracking speeds to keep your target in sight for as long as you want. Alignment is also a no-brainer thanks to the GOTONOVA® system.

User-Friendly, No Rocket Science Required

Seriously, this controller is a cinch to use. The menu is organized way better than others out there, and you get to see more info on the screen at once, thanks to the 8-line LCD.

Get More Control Over Your View

The system lets you choose from 9 different tracking speeds, so you're not stuck with a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. Keep that comet or nebula in sight for as long as you want to marvel at it.

GOTONOVA®: The Brain Behind the Operation

GOTONOVA® isn't just hype; it's a high-tech system that's ahead of its time. With its massive celestial database that even includes updatable entries like comets and asteroids, just press a button and you're off to explore the universe.

Stay Connected

The #8401 controller also rocks a USB port so you can hook it up to your computer. Perfect for firmware updates or syncing with planetarium software.

Features Overview

• A whopping 120,000 celestial object database, plus 256 slots for your personal faves
• 8-line large LCD screen for easy reading
• User-centric interface that's a breeze to navigate
• USB connectivity for those essential updates and extra features
• Standard issue with a variety of mounts like A-series, GotoNova Kits, SmartStar-PR, CubePro, MiniTower, and MiniTower Pro

Compatibility

• Works with MiniTower Pro (#8100), MiniTower II/MiniTower (#8300-2G/#8300), and various Cube mounts
• Just make sure to check your firmware version for compatibility

And hey, it's not compatible with CubePro models that use the 8408 hand controller, so keep that in mind!

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