Recommended Accessories

 



 
 
Below is a list of recommended accessories for the Celestron Advanced Computerized Series. This is a partial list of compatible accessories chosen to best compliment the standard accessories already included with this telescope.

 

Navigational Accessories

 

 

CN 16 GPS Accessory Kit for the Advanced GT Series

Item #93966

Contains the CN 16 GPS Accessory, mounting bracket for the CN 16 GPS Accessory, and Expansion Port Accessory to allow communication with the GPS Accesssory.


Navigational Accessories
 

RS-232 Cable (serial)

Cable Item# 93920Item #93920

Allows your NexStar telescope to be controlled using a laptop computer or PC. Once connected, the NexStar can be controlled using popular astronomy software programs. This cable connects to your PC’s serial port. For use with a USB port, you must purchase a serial to USB converter from your local electronics retailer.
Length: 62".

 
 


Power Supplies
 

   
 

Car Battery Adapter

Car Battery Adapter Item# 18769Item #18769

For use with CGE Series(supplied standard), Advanced Series & NexStar Series, this adapter allows you to power you telescope directly via the car cigarette lighter, or Celestron’s PowerTank receptacle.

 

Power Tank, 12v Power Supply

Power Tank Item #18774Item #18774

Now you can take your telescope anywhere with this portable rechargeable power supply. Whether you have a computerized telescope or operate your telescope using motors, Celestron specially designed this product with the amateur astronomer in mind -- this model is packed with useful features. Not only useful for setting up and powering your scope, this model can also be useful as an emergency roadside accessory as it includes an emergency light, and booster terminals in place to start weak car batteries.

Power Tank features the following:

· 7-amp hour

· Two 12V output cigarette lighter ports

· 3V,6V and 9V outputs for accessories

· Built-in flashlight with red filter cap

· 800,000 candle power Halogen emergency spotlight

· Booster terminal on rear side

· Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety

· Cigarette lighter adapter included

· 110 V/220 V switchable universal AC adapter included