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Celestron NexStar+ AZ USB Hand Control

  • mfr: 93981
  • SKU: 93981-CELESTRON
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Product highlights

  • Huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects
  • Automatically slews to objects in a variety of catalogs
  • Tour Mode shows most popular objects
  • Dual line, 16-character LCD screen
  • Customizable max slew speed
  • Ability to connect to your PC directly

Celestron NexStar+ AZ USB Hand Control

The Celestron NexStar+ AZ Hand Control is the standard computer accessory on all current altazimuth mounted Celestron go-to telescopes: SLT, LCM, SE, NexStar Evolution, and CPC, and CPC Deluxe computerized telescopes.

Massive Database

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Tour Mode, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

Features

NexStar+ Hand Control has a dual-line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting so you can set up your Hand Control to your personal preferences. The easy to read buttons make navigating the database easy, so you can spend less time searching and more time gazing. The NexStar+ Hand Control is compatible with all altazimuth (AZ) NexStar telescopes.

Convenient

NexStar Plus includes many setup conveniences like SkyAlign, customizable max slew speed, programmable slew limits, and more. The Hand Control also connects to your PC directly with a mini-USB cable (cable not included) for software updates or optional telescope control with third-party software.

Upgrade

This hand control includes USB Flash Upgradeable Technology via the Internet, allowing users to upgrade its software with Celestron Firmware Manager.

Specifications

General
Controls Not Available
Compatibility Altazimuth mounted Celestron telescope
NFC No
Feedback Not Available

Questions

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You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage. 
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We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead. 
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund. 
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund. 
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900. 
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy. 

Shipping and Returns

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Flexible, Easy Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.

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