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Can I Use SkyFi 3 To Align A SkyWatcher HEQ5 Mount The Same Way Celestron WiFi Works? (Answer: No, Celestron WiFI Has Special Features Not Available In SkyFi 3)

skydivephil

March 16, 2021 15:43

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I used to have the Ceelstron evolution and ran my telescope through my phone including the star alignment process. I now have an HEQ5 and purchased a Skyfi device to operate the mount through my phone using Skysafari. But I cant see the initial star alignment process available. is there any way to do this ? 

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  Keiron Smith March 16, 2021 15:51

  Phil, 

  Using SkyFi 3, star-align your mount using the hand controller first.  Then connect with SkySafari.

  Thanks!

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  skydivephil March 16, 2021 15:53

  thats a shame , because that was one of the best features of the Celestron evolution. Are there any  plans to include this in future releases?

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  Keiron Smith March 16, 2021 16:07

  Yes, it is a great feature of Celestron WiFi.  

  There is no plan to implement the same for SkyFi 3.

   

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  skydivephil March 16, 2021 16:09

  ok , it would be very very helpful. Just a suggestion. Anyway thank you for your quick response. 

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  Keiron Smith March 16, 2021 16:38

  I think you will want to look at getting the SkyWatcher WiFi module.  Probably, this offers the same features as Celestron WiFi.

  https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/synscan-wifi-adapter