Get WiFi Access to the Universe with the SkyPortal Module:
Celestron's updated SkyPortal Wi-Fi module transforms your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory!
Simply connect the Wi-Fi module to your telescope's hand control or AUX port and connect it to its wireless signal with your device. Your device now functions as a wireless controller for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to celestial objects with a single tap.
While SkyPortal slews your telescope to an object, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, explaining the history, mythology, and key features of the most popular celestial objects.
Activate the Sky Tour feature, and SkyPortal will display a list of the best objects to observe based on the precise time and your location. No need to input GPS coordinates or set the time and date&mdashSkyPortal takes this information directly from your device.
SkyPortal is the perfect gift for telescope owners of all ages and levels, from children to advanced users. Give your family a guided tour of the universe with the SkyPortal Wi-Fi module.
SkyPortal, Powered by Celestron SkyPortal
Celestron's latest version of the SkyPortal Wi-Fi module works with the new planetarium app, SkyPortal, which can be downloaded for free on [platforms]. SkyPortal is your gateway to the universe&mdashwith or without the SkyQ Link 2.
Developed in collaboration with the experts at SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a robust database of over 100,000 celestial objects. You can also plan your observing sessions before setting up the telescope and view lunar passes and other notable events up to 100 years into the future.
Compatibility Information
SkyPortal is compatible with the following Celestron mounts: Advanced VX CG-5 (requires compatible cable) CGE Pro CGEM CGEM DX CPC LCM NexStar Evolution NexStar SLT NexStar SE SkyProdigy (no automatic alignment)
Features:
Adjust and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet and Celestron's free SkyPortal app for iOS and Android. Tap any object in the sky to identify it. Tap again, and your telescope slews to and centers that object precisely in the eyepiece. Explore 100,000+ objects in SkyPortal's database. During observation, you can view astroimages and listen to audio descriptions for hundreds of the most popular objects, including planets, the Orion Nebula, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and more. The Sky Tour feature generates a list of the best stars, galaxies, and nebulae to observe based on the precise time and your location. The Wi-Fi module is compatible with all current Celestron computerized telescopes and some older models. The device does not require batteries or external power.
