DESCRIPTION
Now Celestron Advanced Series GT, NexStar “i” Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! Visit our NexRemote page for more information.
Kit Includes:
NexRemote Software CD with license
RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or Laptop
Serial-To-USB Adapter
When gamepad support is enabled, NexRemote uses the Logitech WingMan Cordless RumblePad as a means of remotely controlling the telescope operation. This is particularly useful when aligning the telescope with NexRemote and the PC is not within reach. See the Gamepad Reference section for a complete list of all operations.
System Requirements TOP
Compatible Telescopes:
- NexStar SLT
- NexStar 8i SE
- Advanced Computerized Series
- CPC GPS Series
- CGE Series
- Discontinued Celestron NexStar 8/9.25/11 GPS
- Discontinued Celestron NexStar 5i/ 8i
Computer:
- PC compatible (Note: 233MHz Pentium II or better is required)
- Windows 98SE or better is required for basic operation
- Windows NT, 2000, or XP is required for Virtual Port operation
- NexRemote will not work with 64 bit version of Windows Vista
- DirectX 7 or later must be installed. (DirectX can be obtained for free by clicking here.)
- SAPI 5.1 or later is required for speech support. ( This is free to download and can be obtained from the DOWNLOADS Tab.)
- MDAC 2.5 or later is required for tour editing. (If no database entries are displayed when you launch NexTour, you can download this update for free by clicking here.)
Port:
- RS232 Serial Port (or USB-to-Serial / PCMCIA-to-Serial adapter)
Cable:
- PC Port (programming) or HC Serial cable (Note: An additional device is required when using the GT telescopes. Please contact technical support for more details.)
Gamepad:
- Logitech Wingman Cordless Rumblepad
- Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
- Logitech Wingman Rumblepad USB
- Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad
NOTE: Virtually any gamepad can be configured to work with NexRemote. Read the help files for details.
*NexRemote is included with select NexStar "i" Series, GPS, and CGE Series telescopes beginning in March, 2004 (contact your Celestron Dealer for availability of models with NexRemote).
FEATURES
- NexRemote talks - Keep your eyes on the stars instead of the LCD by enabling speech support
- Control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them
- Create and save custom tours by launching NexTour
- Use Night Vision Mode to reduce the effect of the laptop screen on your eyes
- Wireless control of the telescope with Optional Gamepad Support
- Connect to your personal GPS device to NexRemote with NexGPS
- Download NexRemote updates online to use the latest features
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
1-year Accessories Warranty