HandSet Controllers & Cables

NexStar+ Hand Control works with Celestron equatorially mounted computerized telescopes.
Compatible with Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM DX, and CGE Pro series telescopes and mounts.
Flash upgradeable via the Internet; latest updates can be found at Celestron.com.
40,000-object database with RS-232 connection for computer control.
Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting.

NexStar+ Hand Control works with Celestron altazimuth (AZ) mounted computerized telescopes.
Compatible with Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM DX, and CGE Pro series telescopes and mounts.
Flash upgradeable via the Internet; latest updates can be found at Celestron.com.
40,000-object database with RS-232 connection for computer control.
Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting.

Protect your Celestron hand controller from dew and scratches with this strong nylon cover.

Designed specifically for CG-5 mounts 

Create an extra auxiliary port on your Celestron computerized mount with this AUX Port Splitter.

Two auxiliary ports are required to use accessories like the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign on telescopes with only one built-in AUX port.

Adapter has two 6-pin auxiliary outputs and one 6-pin input.

• The Celestron RS-232 Cable connects your computerized telescope to a laptop or PC for control via various planetarium software programs.
• The Celestron NexStar RS-232 Cable is also necessary for flash upgrades to hand control software.
• Cable is 62 inches long.
• Requires a Serial-to-USB Adapter (#18775) if your computer does not have a serial port.

• Create an extra auxiliary port on your Celestron computerized mount with this AUX Port Splitter.
• Two auxiliary ports are required to use accessories like the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign on telescopes with only one built-in AUX port.
• Adapter has two 6-pin auxiliary outputs and one 6-pin input.

This cable is used to convert a serial cable into a cable that is compatible with standard USB ports. Recommended for use with our RS-232 cable (93920) and our Programming Cable (93922) which both feature serial connectors.

• NexStar+ Hand Control is compatible with all altazimuth (AZ) NexStar telescopes.
• Flash upgradeable via the Internet; latest updates can be found at Celestron.com.
• 40,000-object database.
• Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting.
• RS-232 connection for computer control.

This handset cable allows the SkyWatcher SynScan handset to connect to the EQ6 Pro equatorial mount. Please note this cable will only suit the above and is not supplied as standard with handsets.
Coily cable with correct fittings for EQ6 PRO - please note image may differ from the cable supplied

• NexStar+ Hand Control works with Celestron equatorially mounted computerized telescopes.
• Compatible with Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM DX, and CGE Pro series telescopes and mounts.
• Flash upgradeable via the Internet; latest updates can be found at Celestron.com.
• 40,000-object database with RS-232 connection for computer control.
• Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting.

This flashable Celestron NexStar hand control is compatible with Advanced VX, CG5-GT, CGEM and CGE Pro series computerized telescopes.

This is NOT the new "NexStar+" hand controller!

This flashable Celestron NexStar hand control (HC) is compatible with NexStar SE and CPC GPS series computerized telescopes.

This is NOT the current NexStar + hand controller! If you are replacing a Nexstar + HC you must buy another + HC & not this.

You are likely to need the firmware reflashing with this HC connected to your mount. See this link for details

For replacement or upgrade to V.4 SynScan hand control.

Includes new features such as: Firmware-updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data.

SPECIAL OFFER Comes with lithium rechargeable battery & charger - SAVE £15.00. This fabulous battery requires a specialist battery that is not commonly available.

After alignment, the StarWand, using motion sensor technology and a <1Mw laser , can be aimed anywhere in the night sky to command a Synscan AZ, EQ or AZ-EQ mount, with a Synscan™ handset fitted, to automatically slew to that position.