Is Celestron SkyPortal free?

Is Celestron SkyPortal free?

Wireless Telescope Control from Your Mobile Device

The result of that collaboration is our new free planetarium app: Celestron SkyPortal. After connecting your iOS or Android device to NexStar Evolution’s internal WiFi network, SkyPortal becomes a telescope hand controller and your personal tour guide of the night sky.

How do you use the Celestron SkyPortal?

How to use the Celestron SkyPortal App. Simply hold up your mobile phone or tablet up to display the night sky on your screen where you see labeled constellations and celestial objects. Tap on the object that you are interested in viewing, select “GoTo”, and watch your telescope find and center the object for you!

How do I download Celestron Firmware Manager?

Download latest Celestron Firmware Manager at http://www.celestron.com/support/manuals-software. Unzip it and run the executable jar file.

How do I connect my Celestron to my computer?

These if not you could always jump online for example if i go to amazon. Here. And if you search for a type a to mini b usb cable it will pull up some results for you.

What is the best app to use with a telescope?

“Star Walk is the most beautiful stargazing app you’ve ever seen on a mobile device.
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Key Uses:

• Aurora Alerts.
• ISS Passes.
• Identifying Galaxies and Nebulae.
• Preserving Night Vision.
• Aligning your Telescope.
• Learning About Astronomy.

Is SkySafari a free app?

Parents need to know that SkySafari is a powerful mobile planetarium that uses GPS location to view the night sky. The app comes in three versions for Android: SkySafari ($2.99), SkySafari Plus ($14.99), and SkySafari Pro ($39.99); and six versions for iOS: 99) SkySafari 4 Plus ($7.99), and SkySafari 4 Pro ($19.99).

How do I connect my Celestron telescope to my phone?

How to set up StarSense AutoAlign with the SkyPortal App – YouTube

How do I update Celestron firmware?

Go to Celestron’s downloads page to search for and download and install the latest hand control firmware updates (HCupdate) and motor control firmware updates (MCupdate) programs on your PC (MACs and Linux operating systems are not supported at this time).

How do I update my Celestron telescope?

How to Update a Celestron Computerized Mount & Hand …

How do I connect my Celestron telescope to WiFi?

Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s hand control or AUX port and connect to its wireless signal with your device. Instantly, your device becomes a wireless hand control for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap.

What is the best sky viewing app?

Top 20 stargazing apps

1. Star Walk 2 Free. Available for both, iOS and Android.
2. Star Tracker. Available for iOS and Android.
3. SkyView Lite. Available for iOS and Android.
4. Night Sky. Available only for iOS.
5. Sky Map. Available only for Android.
6. SkySafari.
7. Stellarium Mobile.
8. Nightshift.

What app do astronomers use?

SkySafari. The SkySafari astronomy app, which starts at $5 on iOS and free on Android, lets you hold your phone to the sky to identify planets, constellations, stars and satellites.

How much is the SkySafari app?

SkySafari Pro for macOS

Is SkySafari a good app?

SkySafari 6 Pro is an excellent and extensive stargazing app for those looking to dive deeper into astronomy, providing in-depth audio tours and a vast amount of information where you can learn about the history, mythology, and science of the universe in a few clicks.

How does Celestron WiFi work?

How do I update Celestron motor control?

Step One: Download and install the firmware update software
Go to Celestron’s downloads page to search for and download and install the latest hand control firmware updates (HCupdate) and motor control firmware updates (MCupdate) programs on your PC (MACs and Linux operating systems are not supported at this time).

What is CPWI?

Celestron PWI (CPWI) Telescope Control Software unleashes the full pointing accuracy of your new Celestron computerized telescope. With any one of three connection methods from your PC to the mount, CPWI’s telescope control and Sky Viewer display makes selecting your target easy.

How do you update Celestron hand control firmware?

HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE ON CELESTRON HAND CONTROLLER

What is NexRemote?

NexRemote allows the user to control their Celestron computerized telescope from their personal computer. Everything done using the telescope’s hand control can now be accomplished remotely from a PC or laptop.

How do I connect my phone to my Celestron telescope?

How to Connect your Phone and Telescope – YouTube

How do I connect my Celestron telescope to the app?

What is the best free app for viewing the night sky?

Top 20 stargazing apps

• Star Walk 2 Free. Available for both, iOS and Android.
• Star Tracker. Available for iOS and Android.
• SkyView Lite. Available for iOS and Android.
• Night Sky. Available only for iOS.
• Sky Map. Available only for Android.
• SkySafari.
• Stellarium Mobile.
• Nightshift.

How much is SkySafari pro?

$39.99
SkySafari 6 Pro can be downloaded through the app store on iOS and Android and costs $39.99.

How do I connect my phone to Celestron?

CONFIGURING YOUR WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) FOR WLAN ACCESS POINT MODE

1. Connect your phone to your WiFi Module in Direct Connect mode as described above.
2. Open the Celestron SkyPortal app.
3. Tap the telescope icon on your screen, then tap Connect.
4. Tap the Settings button (gear icon).
5. Select Communication.

What can you see with Celestron Astro Fi?

The Astro Fi offers dazzling views of craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, the Hercules Globular Cluster and so much more at night. In addition, the star diagonal provides right side up viewing for using as a spotting scope during the day.