Celestron – SkyPortal WiFi Module & NexYZ DX Kit – 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter & 18778 AC Adapter (Black)

Price: $260.85 - $215.99
(as of Jul 30, 2023 03:05:37 UTC – Details)

Celestron – SkyPortal WiFi Module – Control Your Celestron Computerized Telescope via Smartphone – Telescope Wi-Fi Accessory
Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory. 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.
As SkyPortal WiFi Module slews your telescope to an object, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, which explain the history, mythology, and key features of the most popular celestial objects.
Not sure what to observe? Select Tonight’s Best in the search menu and the SkyPortal app will display a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. There’s no need to input GPS coordinates or set the time and date—SkyPortal WiFi takes this information directly from your device.
SkyPortal WiFi Module makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from kids to advanced users. Take your family on a guided tour of the universe with SkyPortal WiFi!
Abou the Celestron SkyPortal App
Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi Module works with our full featured planetarium app, SkyPortal. Available free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, SkyPortal is your key to the universe—with or without SkyPortal WiFi Module.
Developed in collaboration with the experts at SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a robust database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. You can even plan your observing session before you set up your telescope. Find out when transits and other notable celestial events will occur—up to 100 years into the future.
Compatibility Information
SkyPortal WiFi Module is compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
Advanced VX | Astro Fi | CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter) | CGE | CGE Pro | CGEM | CGEM DX | CGEM II | CGX | CGX-L | CPC | CPC Deluxe HD | LCM | NexStar Evolution | NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter) | NexStar SE Series | NexStar SLT | SkyProdigy
SkyPortal WiFi Module is NOT compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
NexStar i Series | NexStar GPS | Ultima 2000 | Early generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar).

Celestron – NexYZ DX Kit – 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Bluetooth Shutter Release Remote – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope
The NexYZ DX Kit is a great way to step into the world of astroimaging and digiscoping. This universal adapter kit provides you everything you need to capture sharp, detailed images and video. NexYZ’s patented design fits any eyepiece from 35mm to 60mm in diameter, including telescopes with 1.25-inch and 2-inch eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, and binoculars. NexYZ will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included adapter ring, which takes the usable diameter down to 25mm, the size of a standard microscope eyepiece. A strong spring and a threaded twist lock provide a secure grip on the optical instrument’s eyepiece so you can image with confidence. The universal smartphone adapter is fully adjustable to fit any device—usually with the case still on. Even larger “Pro” devices work perfectly. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease. If multiple people want to capture a shot through your optic, NexYZ’s simple spring-loaded clamps make it easy to remove one device and replace it with another in seconds. The NexYZ DX Kit is the ideal solution for star parties and group bird walks where everyone wants their own shot of the action. What makes NexYZ different from other smartphone adapters? The three-axis adjustment. Most adapters rely on you placing your phone perfectly on the platform and only offer limited adjustment in two axes. But NexYZ gives you the power to place your phone on the platform, center it over the eyepiece with the X and Y knobs, and then move up or down over the eyepiece until you have the entire field of view in your shot. And even though this adjustment is ultra-precise, it’s still quicker and easier than with other adapters. From start to finish, the process only takes about 30 seconds. If you switch phones, eyepieces, or optical instruments, you will need only slight adjustments to re-center the camera over the new eyepiece. You can also switch your image from portrait to landscape simply by turning the padded eyepiece clamp and readjusting the knobs to realign your phone with the eyepiece. The NexYZ DX Kit comes with a Bluetooth shutter release remote to capture shake-free images without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope by pressing the on-screen button. The remote works with any Android or iOS smartphone.

Celestron 18778 AC Adapter (Black)
Enjoy your telescope without batteries with this AC adapter! When using your telescope at home or near any wall outlet, you can enjoy hours of uninterrupted observing. Running your telescope off of AC power is hassle-free and much more reliable than other methods, especially in cool temperatures, when batteries can lose charge quickly. This 2 amp AC Adapter is compatible with the following Celestron computerized telescopes: LCM Series NexStar SLT Series NexStar SE Series SkyProdigy Series Advanced Series Advanced VX Series CPC Series CPC Deluxe HD Series* *CPC Deluxe HD Series—This adapter is sufficient for most visual observing with a balanced telescope. However, for astroimaging using additional equipment, the 5 amp adapter (product #18780) is recommended.
Product 1: 100,000 plus CELESTIAL OBJECT DATABASE: Tap any celestial object you see in the sky to identify it instantly. Tap again and your telescope slews to that object, centering it perfectly in the eyepiece.
Product 1: SKY TOUR FEATURE: SkyPortal automatically generates a list of all the best stars, galaxies and nebulae currently visible based on your exact time and location.
Product 2: Patented NexYZ Smartphone Adapter: The NexYZ DX Kit is a great first step into the world of astroimaging or digiscoping. You get everything you need to capture sharp, detailed images and video: the customer favorite NexYZ smartphone adapter and a Bluetooth shutter release remote. The NexYZ fits any eyepiece from 35mm to 60mm in diameter, including telescopes equipped with 1.25-inch or 2-inch eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, and binoculars
Product 2: Compatibility: The NexYZ DX Kit accommodates a wide range of smartphones including the larger -inchphablets-inch like the iPhone 8 Plus and latest Samsung Galaxy devices. The phone platform is fully adjustable and can fit any device—usually with the case still on. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease, thanks to NexYZ’s strong metal spring and threaded twist lock. Should you need to tighten the tension on each axis for a customized secure connection
Product 2: Bluetooth Shutter Release Remote: To capture the best image, this kit also comes complete with a Bluetooth shutter release remote, which allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone without touching the device’s screen or buttons. This eliminates blurriness in your images caused by the phone or telescope shaking due to pressure from pressing the button manually. Pairing your Bluetooth remote to your smartphone for the first time takes only seconds
Product 3: Power your Electron Computerized telescope from any AC wall outlet