Troubleshooting wifi connection problems celestron. The power light will glow steadily, while the mode and transmit lights will flicker. Buy celestron skyportal wifi module featuring wirelessly align and control telescopes, plugs into hand control or aux port, wirelessly connect to smart. Next, click on your wireless connection icon on the taskbar in windows. Then change the connection method in cfms optionsconnections menu to wifi. The wifi network produced by the mount and the module was weak and caused many issues. Tap again and your telescope slews to that object, centering it perfectly in the eyepiece. Celestron skyq link wifi adapter sponsor announcements. Can you still use your filters with this new device expert answer. The skyq app is buggy and there is no help in sight from the app makers or celestron. Another handy addition would be the ability to create custom observing lists offered by the advanced versions of skysafari. Skyq link 2, powered by celestron skyportal celestrons latest version of the skyq link wifi module works with our brand new planetarium app, skyportal.
Celestrons latest version of the skyportal wifi module works with our brand new planetarium app, skyportal. In order to drive your nexstar via wifi using your laptop, however, youll need two extra applications from celestrons website. Celestron cpc deluxe 1100 hd w free skyportal wifi module. The updated celestron skyq link 2 wifi module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory. Celestron starry night software celestron telescopes, telescope. In addition to wireless operation including telescope alignment the skyq link module allows you to automatically slew the telescope to a target with a simple tap on your iphone or ipad. Skyportal includes everything you need to experience the night sky in an exciting new way. Celestron 11069 nexstar 8se computerized telescope with skyq. Celestrons innovative new skyq link wifi module takes the technology behind our skyq app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most. The celestron cge pro mount features an increased payload capacity, able to hold a 14 sct. Celestron cge pro computerized mount 5 star rating free.
Change the skyq link ip to the ip address that you assigned your skyportal above. A quick overview of the celestron skyportal wifi adapter. The original skyq, the predecessor to skyportal, used port 5555. Buy celestron skyportal wifi module featuring wirelessly align and control telescopes, plugs into hand control or aux port, wirelessly connect to smart devices, use with free iosandroid skyportal app, powered by the telescope. Mar 28, 2012 on the ipad skyportal download page it says v1. Jan 28, 2019 the skyq app is buggy and there is no help in sight from the app makers or celestron. Celestron skyq link wifi adapter for remote telescope. Skyportal is compatible with both ios and android devices. Buy celestron 11069 nexstar 8se computerized telescope with skyq link wifi module with fast shipping and toprated customer service. The skyq link is an old name for a generic signal produced by first celestron evolution mounts and external wifi modules manufactured before 2017.
This document is designed to help configure celestrons skyportal wifi module to use its direct connect wifi network and connect to theskyx. Celestron s newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. The direct replacement is the celestron skyportal wifi adapter. To make matters worse, it is not compatible with other software. The celestron cge pro computerized mount 91527 is a fully computerized mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Celestron skyportal wifi module anacortes telescope. Connect the celestron skyportal wifi module to the aux port or hand controller of one of many.
This document is designed to help configure celestrons skyportal wifi module to connect to a local wifi network and connect to theskyx. Nov 26, 2012 celestrons innovative new skyq link wifi module takes the technology behind our skyq app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most computerized celestron telescopes. Introducing celestrons allstar polar alignment routine. Brand new includes two years warranty the celestron 11009 is a 11inch edgehd optics with premium starbright xlt coatings and fully computerized dual fork arm altazimuth mount.
Skyportal includes everything you need to experience the night sky in an exciting new. Skyq link 2 makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from kids to advanced users. More than merely enabling completely wireless operation including telescope alignment, the skyq link module will allow you to automatically slew the scope. Notice that it shows that the skyq link current ip is 1. Alternately, if your scope has celestron wifi builtin on the evolution and astro fi, available as an add on for many mounts by using the celestron skyportal or skyq link wifi module, you can connect your pc to the scopes wifi network and connect without cables. As i prefer skysafari i wold like to know if or when the starsensehw will be supported by skysafari4plus. What we love about the celestron skyportal wifi module. Controlling your celestron nexstar with a laptop or tablet. When using skyq link with a nexstar 4se or nexstar 5se, you must leave the hand control plugged in.
Change the com port to an unused com port number for your system. If we can be of further assistance, please dont hesitate to call us at 18002669590 or send us an email, and we will be happy to help you. Settings shown below are for the lcm mount and version 4. Celestron skyportal wifi module ktec telescopes ltd. This document is designed to help configure celestrons. Firmware update history celestron telescopes, telescope. Once skyq link has been configured to connect to your wifi network, turn off the telescope and place the skyq link in access point mode using the switch figure 2. Celestron skyq link page 8 equipment cloudy nights. May 24, 2018 celestrons innovative new skyq link wifi module takes the technology behind our skyq app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most computerized celestron telescopes. Celestron 11069 nexstar 8se computerized telescope with. Skyportal is the name of the astronomy app, and the new wifi module has its name. Connect the celestron skyportal wifi module to the aux port or hand controller of one of many celestron computerized telescope models and get wireless control of your scope through your apple or android smartphone or tablet. Celestron pwi telescope control software celestron. Buy celestron skyq link 2 wifi module 93973 at khan.
Celestrons skyportal planetarium and telescope control app is an astronomy. Celestron s awardwinning nature dx binocular gets a major upgrade with the addition of ed objective lenses. Celestron has discontinued the skyq and we are out of stock. Dec 14, 2017 a quick overview of the celestron skyportal wifi adapter. The skyportal wifi module is primarily intended for use with celestrons free skyportal smartphone app the latest version being based on skysafari 5, and it works pretty seamlessly with the app. Direct connect access point switch reset button not shown. Explore the solar system, 120,000 stars, over 200 star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellitesincluding the iss. Celestron skyq link wifi adapter for remote telescope control. After connecting to skyq link, tap the skyq connect settings button and follow the prompts to configure your wifi network. How do i use skyq link with my wirelessconnected windows. Your skyq link will have a unique network code with two alphanumeric digits, like skyqlink6c. Mar 28, 2012 page 8 of celestron skyq link posted in equipment.
Select the same valid com pc port that you used previously in the settings window for skyq link pc. The orange section of the skyq is a bit flexible, but dont count on it. Skyportal wifi module powered by celestron skyportal. Celestron pwi cpwi telescope control software unleashes the full pointing accuracy of your new celestron computerized telescope. For i devices 1 first star slew for southern hemisphere eq align 2 tracking update for eq and altaz 3 eq operation on reconnect.
Celestron recommends that you always use the latest version of the firmware in your. Simply plug the celestron skyq link 2 wifi module into your telescopes hand control or aux port and connect to its wireless signal with your device. Celestrons latest version of the skyq link wifi module works with our brand new planetarium app, skyportal. Just follow the step by step to download and install the latest version of skyportal for pc on below. The celestron skyportal wifi moduleadapter makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from kids to advanced users. This is a great concept for night sky viewing, but you should save your money and look elsewhere. On the trail, at the job site, in the classroom, or simply sitting at home relaxing the celestron elements thermotank 3 will keep your hands toasty. Skyportal wifi module is powered by celestron skyportal celestrons latest version of the skyportal wifi module works with our brand. Get wifi access to the universe with skyportal module celestrons updated skyportal wifi module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory. Celestron skyportal celestrons newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. Align and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet and celestron s free skyportal app for ios and android devices.
Before this telescope accessory from celestron was created, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright. Aug 19, 2015 but i hope celestron will add more objects to skyportals modest database, bringing it on par with the skyq app, which offers all ngc objects as well as bright asteroids and comets. Go to your programs menu and scroll to the celestron skyqlinkpc folder and choose celestron skyq link configurator. Celestrons latest version of the skyq link wifi module works with celestrons planetarium app, skyportal. Celestron s innovative new skyq link wifi module takes the technology behind our skyq app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most computerized celestron telescopes. It looks like it could break if struck several time. Page 8 of celestron skyq link posted in equipment. Explore the solar system, 120,000 stars, over 200 star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and. View and download celestron nexstar slt quick setup manual online. Skyportal latest version for pc windows 10 xapk installer. Tap any celestial object you see in the sky to identify it instantly.
Introducing celestrons allstar polar alignment routine, allowing you to. Celestron skyq skyportal wifi module telescope adapter. In order to drive your nexstar via wifi using your laptop, however, youll need two extra applications from celestron s website. Align and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet and celestrons free. Celestrons innovative new skyq link wifi module takes the technology behind our skyq app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most computerized celestron telescopes. The telescope experts at celestron have partnered with the renowned app developers at skysafari to provide the best planetarium experience youll find in a free mobile app. Oct 04, 2017 celestrons newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. If you know how to find the ip address of your pc currently while connected to the device, it. Celestron skyq link page 7 equipment cloudy nights. Most owners experience no problems at all when using wifi to connect their tablet or smartphone to their telescope, but a few have found it to be mostly unusable due to frequent disconnects, lag in responses to the arrow buttons or lockups in the androidios app.
Skyportal mobile app celestron telescopes, telescope. Celestron skyportal wifi module with theskyx direct mode. With any one of three connection methods from your pc to the mount, cpwis telescope control and sky viewer display makes selecting your target easy. Celestron skyportalcelestrons newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. If we can be of further assistance, please dont hesitate to call us at 18002669590. The new version of skyportal an app derived from safari 4 plus offers support for the celestron starsensemodul. Celestrons newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. The skyportal wifi module is primarily intended for use with celestron s free skyportal smartphone app the latest version being based on skysafari 5, and it works pretty seamlessly with the app. Celestron skyportal wifi moduleformally known as skyq link 2 the skyportal wifi module is the latest version of the skyq link 2 wifi module.
Drivers and software celestron telescopes, telescope. Hi werner, starsense will be included in skysafari 5 pro and plus very soon maybe a month or two. The revolutionary technology in the awardwinning skyprodigy telescope is now available for almost every celestron computerized telescope with the celestron starsense accessory 94005. You should hear your computer ding and then the lower green light next to port 2000. Skyq link wifi module version 2 manual celestron provides this sheet for download for both modules. Buy celestron skyq link 2 wifi module 93973 at khan scope. Take your family on a guided tour of the universe with skyq link 2. We have 1 celestron nexstar slt manual available for free pdf download. Jun 28, 2019 the skyq link is an old name for a generic signal produced by first celestron evolution mounts and external wifi modules manufactured before 2017. Elements thermotank 3 on the trail, at the job site, in the classroom, or simply sitting at home relaxing the celestron elements thermotank 3 will keep your hands toasty. Celestron have released a new celestron skyq link wifi module that when used with their skyq app enables wireless control of most computerized celestron telescopes. Direct connect access point switch reset button not.
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