Celestron Wi-Fi Help

SkySafari controls compatible Celestron Wi-Fi telescopes. Compatible models include NexStar Evolution models with built-in Wi-Fi, and others that use Celestron's SkyPortal Wi-Fi accessory.

You must connect to your telescope's Wi-Fi network before you can access these settings.

Utilities

• Battery Status (NexStar Evolution only) - Displays battery voltage and status.
• Tray Lighting (NexStar Evolution only) - Adjusts LED brightness of accessory tray light.
• Logo Lighting (NexStar Evolution only) - Adjusts LED brightness of Celestron power logo.

Tracking Rate

• Sidereal - Default rate for stars and deep space objects.
• Lunar - For tracking the Moon.
• Solar - For tracking the Sun with proper filter.
• Off - Turns tracking off.

Alignment

• SkyAlign (Altazimuth mounts) - Center 3 bright stars.
• Manual Align (Altazimuth mounts) - Identify and center 3 named stars.
• EQ Align (EQ mounts) - Center 4 stars, 2 on each side of meridian.
• StarSense Auto (with StarSense camera) - Automatic alignment.
• StarSense Manual (with StarSense) - Manual 3 or 4 point alignment.

Slew Limits

Set maximum/minimum altitude limits to prevent striking the mount or to avoid obstructed horizons.

Anti-Backlash

Compensates for gear backlash by inputting a value which quickly rewinds the motors. Values 0-99 for Altitude and Azimuth (or RA/Dec for EQ mounts).