Celestron's NexStar+ AZ Hand Controller is the brain for their NexStar telescopes. This tethered hand box connects to, and is powered by, the mount via a coiled cord. Once connected, it puts a 40,000-object database in the palm of your hand and helps you to explore near and deep-sky celestial subjects from the Moon and planets to galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. If you're not sure what is overhead, simply use the Tour Mode and the NexStar+ will show you the best objects based on your current location, date, and time.

Multiple set-up and alignment systems help to get you observing faster, while the 3 rates ensure accurate tracking all night with little correction required. Backlash compensation and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) help to increase the smoothness, precision, and accuracy of tracking. Its 2-line/16-character LCD screen gives you access to the intuitive menu-driven user-interface for fast navigation of the sub-menus while showing you all information in red to preserve night-adjusted vision. Variable brightness levels for the screen and button backlight ensure comfortable use.

Designed for Select Alt-Az Mounts    40,000-Object Database    2-Line, 16-Character LCD Display    Red Backlight Preserves Night Vision    Multiple Alignment Processes    Guided Tours and Custom Object Filters    9 Slew and 3 Tracking Rates    Backlash Compensation and PPEC

• Intuitive menu-driven user interface
• Nine slew speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 0.3°/sec, 1.0°/sec, 2°/sec, 4°/sec
• Multiple tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar
• Anti-backlash correction: Train-out intrinsic play in gears for smoother movement and tracking
• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): Improves tracking precision for long-exposure astrophotography and imaging

• 40,000-object database
• 100 user-defined objects for customization
• Filters for creating custom object lists
• Solar System: All 7 planets plus the Moon, Sun and Pluto
• Custom lists of all the brightest stars, double stars, variable stars and asterisms
• Custom lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae and clusters as well as the complete Messier catalog and select NGC objects

• Alignment options: One or two-star, Solar system, Quick and Last
• Sky Tour: Based on location, date, and time, the system shows the best objects in the sky and automatically slews to them
• Object info: Provides useful information about the selected object such as magnitude and constellation. Includes extended information about 200 popular objects

• 2-line, 16-character LCD window
• Red backlighting for comfortable viewing without affecting night-adjusted vision
• Adjustable brightness levels
• 19 function keys, backlit in red
• Mini-USB Port: Connect to a computer, for use with software programs for point-and-click slewing capability and updating firmware via PC

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this telescope connect to a laptop or tablet so that others can see the images without needing to look through the eyepiece? If not, is there a telescope that does that you recommend?

A: Yes you can by attach a Telescope Imaging Cameras. A camera that will fit into the eyepiece and connect to a laptop via a USB cord. The camera is specific to a PC or a Mac.

Q: 2. will this work with a celestron Nexstar 11 gps (2004 model year) ?

A: You will need the NexStar+ Hand Control USB, AZ, Item #:93981.

Q: 3. looking for a replacement for my Older Nexstar 8I. Will this work?

A: If your 8I is mounted on an AZ mount. If it is mounted on a EQ mount you will need Celestron NexStar+ EQ Hand Controller BH #CENSHCUE • MFR #93982

Q: 4. Does the item include a tripod?

A: No it does not. "OTA and mount" only

Q: 5. Is this good for Astrophotography using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera??

A: Yes it will work with either Camera Type. It's perfect for Astrophotography.

Q: 6. is this control will work with nexstar 60 SLT

A: for their Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGEM DX, CGX, and CGE Pro motorized and computer-controlled equatorial telescope mounts ONLY

Q: 7. Is this handheld compatible with Celestron - NexStar 127SLT (purchased in 2012)?

A: Yes It is an upgraded model which can be used with the older scopes.

Q: 8. Will this be compatible with an older Orange tube Nexstar Se that had the different controller? One without the Celestron logo on the bottom left. thanks.

A: Yes, the NexStar+ AZ Hand Control is compatible with all altazimuth (AZ) NexStar telescopes.

Q: 9. what cord is needed to update hand controller?

A: Mini-USB cable.

Q: 10. Will the hand controller Work on the Celestron AstroFi 130?

A: The Celestron NexStar+ AZ Hand Controller is compatible with the Celestron Astro Fi 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope.