Does this work with Celestron's SkyProdigy line and is it worth the money knowing the capabilities of the skyprodigy's auto alignment feature. Thanks
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I don't know if works with the Prodigy line. I recommend an e-mail to Celestron Tech Support (they have been very responsive to my questions). However, know this about the GPS. It only assists in the initial calibration of the system. In other words you don't have to use the sky align function or punch in your coordinates so it is a slight time saver. Worth the $160+ I paid? No really. But it is fairly accurate.
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Yes, it will work. I use the 2x lens in my full size scope as well as in my Orion go-scope. As long as the celestron uses the same width lenses (which it appears it does) they should work fine. Mine works great in my travel scope.
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I have a Variscope that works quite well. i also have a Celestron that i do not like as well, but it does work, the software is not as easy for me to use for an old fossil like me. As long as the camera fits in the microscope eyepiece, or comes with the correct size adapter, and the software is comparable with your PC. My Variscope will not work on my Mac.
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Unfortunately, if you have aligned the scope (i.e. using one of the alignment routines in the hand controller), you lose that alignment when you move the scope manually. When I use my CPC 800 for terrestrial viewing (which is not very often compared to using it for astronomy), I bypass the alignment but I still use the hand controller to slew the scope. I just find that is easier.
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I am sorry Thomas, I do not know the answer to your question. As a side note, I must correct my previous statement regarding the Celestron Skymaster binoculars I purchased. I stated that they didn't open wide enough to be able to view properly through both eyes. I was WRONG! I discovered that they in fact do operate properly, and I am very happy with them. I will say that I should have purchased the tripod stand that was offered with them at the time.All the best,Jim M.
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Kelsey, I didn't buy the solar filter. But I am sure if you contact Celestron they can tell you which one you need. Let ,e know how it works. I was considering buying one! Thanks Kent
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I use mine with my Celestron CG4 mount. I recommend contacting the company which supplies the Twin Star 6 and ask them. The good supplier companies are usually very helpful on a question like yours in my experience. Good luck. The unit works well on my CG4. Regards, John L.
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I am using this adapter on an old orange tube Celestron 90 and it works. As far as the lens goes I can not help you on that other than you just added a couple of inches to the focus tube. The larger aperture lens I have worked fine, the smaller ones have not. The same has held true for the brand. Celestron lens have worked better than my Meade ones. The last problem is the actual focusing of the scope, with some of the lens the focuser is at its limit and I can not go any further and I have an out of focus image. So the answer is that the adapter works, but there are limitations.
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I am in the process of trying to figure out the answer to your question. I have a 10 inch scope and I want to use my phone. I can not provide you a definitive answer. Your best bet would be to contact Celestron. I have found their support to be very helpful. Good luck
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I have Celestron 102GT from Costco. I couple the t-ring with Celestron T-adapter 93625. I have several eye pieces. Most of them are too long, get in the way of the camera's reflective mirror. So, what I did was not to use any eye piece and removed the erect image diagonal-45 piece. In other words, I mounted the camera with T-ring and T-adapter directly to the main tube of my telescope. I was able to focus the moon that way. Remember to put the camera at manual and adjust the focus directly on the telescope.
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Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. I suggest calling Celestron. They have been most helpful to us in the past.
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It should work with any telescope that accepts 1.25" eyepieces. However, a diagonal such as this is almost always *included* with the telescope, so unless you lost yours, there's no need to buy one.
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I have bought 2 deluxe Celestron units and both had LCD issues and had to be returned. I am waiting to get a third.
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Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with... » Read More Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. « Show Less
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There is an option to point to any RA/Dec axis, so yes. You can call Celestron to confirm as well.
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Yes. The SkySync automatically downs the exact time, date, longitude and latitude from one of many global positioning satellites. You still need to align using one of the various methods. But it definitely is worth it.
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Hello, First issue is the use of a reducer/corrector with a barlow multiplier. The two lenses are working against each other to no effect. Use the eyepiece alone or use it with the reducer corrector for lower power (wider fields of view) or use the eyepiece with the barlow for much higher power (smaller fields of view). If you have the Celestron Edge telescope I do not believe the reducer/corrector will work correctly. Hope this helps.