Wich is better to align: SkyScout Personal Planetarium, SkyQ Link Wi-Fi Adapter, NexGuide Autoguider, Starsense autoalign, SkySync GPS Accessory?
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If you buy a SkyQ link Wi-fi adapter then you do not need the GPS accessory. You can use the WIFI adapter with your IPHONE, IPAD + SKYQ software for GPS locking.
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I can't answer your whole question but I can tell you what I know about a some of the Celestron products you mentioned. The sky sync GPS does not align it just enters time and location so you don't have to, the Skysync can also be used together with other accessories like Starsense for example. The Star Sense Autobalign will read the stars automatically so you don't have to do an alignment manually. The SkyQ Link will enter your time and location via your mobile device and then you can use your mobile device (iPad) to control you telescope, however you will have to align your scope first and the current model does not work with the Starsense accessory.
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I can't answer your whole question but I can tell you what I know about a some of the Celestron products you mentioned. The sky sync GPS does not align it just enters time and location so you don't have to, the Skysync can also be used together with other accessories like Starsense for example. The Star Sense Autobalign will read the stars automatically so you don't have to do an alignment manually. The SkyQ Link will enter your time and location via your mobile device and then you can use your mobile device (iPad) to control you telescope, however you will have to align your scope first and the current model does not work with the Starsense accessory. I can't answer your whole question but I can tell you what I know about a some of the Celestron products you mentioned. The sky sync GPS does not align it just enters time and location so you don't have to, the Skysync can also be used together with other accessories like Starsense for example. The Star Sense Autobalign will read the stars automatically so you don't have to do an alignment manually. The SkyQ Link will enter your time and location via your mobile device and then you can use your mobile device (iPad) to control you telescope, however you will have to align your scope first... » Read More I can't answer your whole question but I can tell you what I know about a some of the Celestron products you mentioned. The sky sync GPS does not align it just enters time and location so you don't have to, the Skysync can also be used together with other accessories like Starsense for example. The Star Sense Autobalign will read the stars automatically so you don't have to do an alignment manually. The SkyQ Link will enter your time and location via your mobile device and then you can use your mobile device (iPad) to control you telescope, however you will have to align your scope first and the current model does not work with the Starsense accessory. « Show Less
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Get the celestron powertank (dont forget to charge it once a month), i also bought the celestron eyepiece set, great set and a good case with it. Also use the two star align, three atar doesnt work, and google for how to set it up as you must put the alignment stars in the middle of the eyepiece then move it left down up right (as the star looks in the eye piece), then click to set it as an alignment star. It will then track all night usually after one quick up movement once aligned. It is a brilliant scope, good luck!
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Skyscout is supposed to identify objects in the sky. Mine was pretty useless, working only on rare occasions. I gave up on mine long ago.
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Samsquared said it best you will probably need both, if not on this project another one. I have both and they both work great.
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It's not actually the telecope, it's the mount that the SkyQ works with... here is a list of the compatible mounts (from http://www.celestron.com/astronomy/skyq-link.html): CGE Pro CGEM CGEM DX CPC SLT SE 6/8 SE 4/5 LCM SkyProdigy (no automatic alignment) CG-5 Advanced VX
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I don't know for sure, but I suspect there is interference. I have tried four different compass aps and none of them worked properly. I'll try different ones as I find them.
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Mine is spot on compared to Sky Caddy,Garmin,and yard markers. MAKE SURE IN SETTINGS YOURS IS SET FOR YARDS AND NOT METERS.If this is not the problem I would contact the Manufacter's customer service number.
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The aforementioned is correct (the AUX port directly on top of the Alt-Az base). I have a Nexstar 8SE Alt-Az mount. I also have a CG-5 Equatorial of which it is not compatable with. Remember to enable the GPS through the Nexstar menu once the system powers up. You will no longer have to enter time, date, location, etc. Give the system a few moments to triangulate its position. Make sure that you have a clear line of site to the sky so that you can get a good GPS lock.
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I bought a tripod setup made by Orion. Not cheap, but it is a really nice addition to give the SkyMaster more functionability. Here is the link for what I purchased http://www.optcorp.com/or-5379-paragon-plus-binocular-mount-with-tripod.html
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You need a lightning adaptor which makes it stickout a bit but it works fine with pandora or a GPS app.
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Make sure you have WAAS enabled. And make sure you have "follow street" enabled. Should do it. If it looks good on the Etrex screen but not Google Earth then it is a compatibility problem between the two and your s.o.o.l.. Good luck!
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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 received an owners manual that showed basic assembly. the online full color guide I do not know what where to go for that. to properly align the mirrors google how to align a reflector telescope, to better explain how to use the telescope try how to use equatorial telescope mount
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Hi, no, the GPS module will only give you an accurate location, it will not align the scope.
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I used the one by Mountek. For my Santa Fe, it works best if oriented with the screw facing down. I adjusted it first and then wedged it in, otherwise the screw would be difficult to turn. But in this orientation, the Garmin is positioned so that it does not obscure the view at all like the suction cup or the sand bag. I have to say that the 7" Garmin is perfect, I sure wouldn't want to go back to that smaller version at all.
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I dont really know all I can tell you is to go to Amazon and key in adapters for sirius stratus 7. Sorry
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Instructions: http://www.lynkinc.com/instructions/rollOuteasy_mount.pdfIt really is easy using the alignment guide.