Celestron StarSense AutoAlign System

Transform your stargazing experience with Celestron's innovative StarSense AutoAlign, the ultimate tool for both novice and experienced astronomers. This cutting-edge accessory automatically aligns your Celestron computerized telescope, eliminating the need for manual star identification and alignment. In just about three minutes, StarSense captures images of the night sky, compares them to its internal database, and accurately triangulates its position for precise alignment. This allows you to start your astronomical observations in mere minutes. Key Features: Automatic Telescope Alignment: StarSense AutoAlign does all the hard work for you. Just set up your telescope, attach the StarSense accessory, and watch as it aligns itself with the stars. Quick and Easy Setup: The process is incredibly fast, aligning in 3 minutes or less, offering a hassle-free start to your observing session. Advanced Mount Modeling: For more accurate GoTo pointing, StarSense provides advanced mount modeling. Align on numerous stars across the sky for precise GoTo accuracy, essential for astrophotography and detailed observations. User-Friendly StarSense Hand Controller: Included with the accessory, the StarSense hand controller is preloaded with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, guiding you to the best stars, planets, galaxies, and more. Wide Compatibility: StarSense AutoAlign is compatible with a broad range of Celestron computerized telescopes (see the compatibility list below), making it a versatile addition to your astronomy gear. Ideal for Astroimaging: With its precise alignment capabilities, StarSense is perfect for astroimaging, ensuring your target object is perfectly positioned in your camera's field of view. Compatibility List: Fully Compatible: Advanced VX, CGX-L, Astro Fi, CPC, CPC DX, CGEM II, CGEM, CGEM DX, CGX, SkyProdigy. Requires Additional Accessories: CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter), NexStar Evolution, CGE, NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter), NexStar SE Series, NexStar SLT. Not Compatible: NexStar i Series, NexStar GPS, Ultima 2000, Early generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar), LCM series. The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign is an essential upgrade for your Celestron telescope, making astronomy more accessible and enjoyable, and allowing you to spend more time observing and less time setting up. Specifications CAMERA INFORMATION: Imaging Sensor: Aptina MT9M034 1 .2 Megapixel CMOS Pixel Array: 1280 x 960 Pixel Size: 3 .75μm x 3 .75μm Objective Lens Diameter: 2-Element 20mm (0.78") Objective Lens Focal Length: 40mm (1.57") Objective Lens Focal Ratio/F-stop: f/2 Control Board: 32-bit processor with embedded Linux Operating System USB Port: USB 2 .0 Auxiliary Port: Connects to Celestron telescopes HAND CONTROLLER INFORMATION: Object Database: 45,178 LCD: Red backlit 4 Line LCD CPU: STMicro ARM 32-bit Cortex™-M3 CPU Software and Firmware: Fully upgradable RS-232 Port: PC connectable for software/firmware upgrades Solar Warning California Residents WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.