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SkyPortal WiFi Module for Celestron Telescopes

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Celestron - SkyPortal WiFi Module - Control Your Celestron Computerized Telescope via Smartphone - Telescope Wi-Fi Accessory

Wireless control for Celestron telescopes via smartphone/tablet. Tap objects to identify and slews; explore 100,000+ objects with SkyPortal database. Positive notes on build quality and app compatibility, with mixed opinions on connectivity

Highlights

  • tap-to-identify and slew
  • extensive object database
  • smartphone/tablet integration

Pros

  • wireless telescope control
  • tap-to-identify and slew functionality
  • large object database
  • works with smartphone/tablet via SkyPortal

Cons

  • mixed connectivity reliability
  • mixed alignment and control effectiveness

Best For

  • astronomy sessions with smartphone control
  • quick object identification and slewing
  • sky navigation with SkyPortal database
  • telescope alignment assistance
  • auditory object descriptions while observing
  • astroimage viewing via app

Features

  • Wirelessly align and control telescope with smartphone or tablet using SkyPortal app
  • Identify objects by tapping in SkyPortal; tap again to slew to object and center in eyepiece
  • Access database of 100,000+ objects for stargazing sessions
  • View astroimages and listen to audio descriptions for hundreds of popular objects
  • Sky Tour feature generates a list of notable stars for observation

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