Is SkyFi compatible with Celestron new AVX mount

Almir Germano
Updated : October 31, 2016 16:33 Created : April 25, 2014 01:57

Thinking on buying SkyFi, since SkyWire, SkySafari for iPhone and Mac, and SatelliteSafari are all great products...

Is it compatible with the new Celestron AVx mount? I don't see it in the list. If not, is there a workaround?

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Keiron Smith June 05, 2014 15:19

Hi Almir,

Celestron AVX is supported. It is listed as a compatible mount in SkySafari's Settings ---> Telescope ---> Setup ---> Celestron AVX/CGE/CGEM

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Ursamajor 1 January 29, 2015 22:52

Is the AVX mount supported in Sky Safari for Mac OS-X, 1.8? I don't see it listed under settings-telescope.

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Keiron Smith February 02, 2015 18:45

Hi UrsaMajor1,

Please try one of the other NexStar mount types, for example: GPS/SLT/SE - which should work for you. There is nothing different about the AVX so this should work just as well.

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Jpkellysr April 04, 2015 05:23

I am unable to get SkyFi & Sky Safari to work with my Celestron AVX mount. I am using a serial cable that I know works with the mount (used Stellarium with it). I am able to create a Skyfi wireless network & log onto it with both my IPhone & Ipad, but then neither will connect to the mount.

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Jpkellysr April 04, 2015 18:20

The AVX does work with SkyFi. It took a couple of messy attempts but it now works great with my AVX.

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