Celestron StarSense Autoguider V2

The Celestron StarSense Autoguider V2: An All-in-One Solution

The second version of the StarSense Autoguider from Celestron is an all-in-one solution that makes using your telescope easier and more rewarding than ever. In addition to a highly sensitive Sony IMX462-DLL sensor, this second generation of autoguider now includes a dew shield! Please Note: The images of the autoguider included in this listing do not show the dew shield but rest assured that it will be included. This powerful and compact device connects to your Celestron mount to enhance its pointing accuracy and help you create sharp, long-exposure images with ease. Whether you're an experienced astrophotographer or just starting in the hobby, adding this game-changing accessory will ensure you have more quality time under the stars. Check out the video below for additional information!

Capturing images of celestial objects is one of the most exciting things you can do with your telescope. To capture stunning deep-sky astroimages, you need autoguiding—the power to make tiny adjustments to the mount’s tracking to keep your target locked in over long exposures. Previously, autoguiding setups were complex and expensive, usually involving a separate autoguiding camera, a guidescope, and a computer. StarSense Autoguider replaces all that—so even beginners can dive head-first into the world of astrophotography. Your targets are crisp and detailed, while background stars look like sharp pinpoints, never oblong or streaky. As an addition to the second version of the StarSense AutoGuider, you now receive a custom dew shield! In dew-heavy conditions, the shield will aid in preventing dew from forming on the exterior of the objective lens. It can also act as a shade to block stray light from your optics. All you need to do is thread the dew shield on to the front of the autoguider before you start imaging.

You choose how you want to control your StarSense Autoguider. It works with your NexStar+ hand controller, CPWI telescope control software via a wired PC connection or WiFi (with a WiFi-enabled mount or the SkyPortal WiFi Module accessory). The autoguider also works with the rest of your Celestron accessories for a seamless solution that fits in perfectly with your telescope setup.

Many users find that adding StarSense Autoguider to their setup improves accuracy so dramatically that they no longer need to polar align their German equatorial mounts for most casual observing and imaging. But if you want to achieve the best accuracy possible, the autoguider dramatically simplifies the polar alignment process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on the hand control or in the CPWI software and you can complete a full polar alignment in less than five minutes.