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Celestron SkySync GPS module
The Celestron SkySync GPS module is a 16-channel GPS module which is suitable for all non-computerised Celestron telescopes. The GPS module is plugged into the hand controller (or in the aux port) after which the exact time, date as well as degree of latitude and longitude of many satellites are downloaded automatically. The module comes with two mounting straps.

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Celestron SkySync GPS Module

Martin Herbert, Chelmsford | Thursday March 22 2012 at 10:43 AM | Usefulness: 3 out of 4 | a few days in possession

The product was delivered within days in first class condition, although UPS forgot to put it on the van the first day, leaving me waiting in for no purpose. The module is easy to assemble onto the tripod and immediately functioned once the GPS was turned on by the handset. It does exactly what it is supposed to, finding location, date and time within about two minutes of powering up the telescope and saves the fiddlng about in the dark trying to read ones watch and input the date and time manually. It must improve the accuracy of location in space and time over manual input, but it is difficult to quantify by how much. It is expensive for what it does but I am pleased with the extra convenience it gives me.

Pros

Saves manual set up of lat/long
Saves manual set up of date and time each time power on
Improves accuracy over manual input
Easy to fit and link to telescope computer handset

Cons

Takes about two minutes to find satellites
Expensive for what it does

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Question: Anonymous, 6 February 2012 Hello, Will the SkySync work with my Celestron CGE PRO ? Answer: The Sky Sycn works with all celestron telescopes that do not already have GPS. You can plug the GPS module into the AUX port of your hand controller.

Question: Chris Marsh, 16 January 2012 I have a NexStar 130SLT will this SkySync GPS work with this? Is it a GoTo Telescope? Answer: The Celestron Nexstar 130SLT telescope is a GoTo telescope. if there is an extra port available on the GoTo (same kind of port as you use for the handcontroller) than you can use this GPS module.

Question: Anonymous, 4 December 2011 Will the SkySync GPS work with my Celestron CG-5 GT mount with the nexstar and which port do I plug it in to on this mount. Thanks Answer: Yes this will work with all Celestron GoTo telescopes that do not already have GPS

Question: john, 26 September 2011 will it work on a nexstar 8 Answer: The Celestron SkySync GPS module is compatible with the Celestron Nexstar 8SE

Question: Anonymous, 26 September 2011 hi i have anexstar 8 will the skysync gps work with this telescope cheers Answer: Not the NexStar 8, but it will work with the NexStar 8i and NexStar 8 SE. The telescope needs to be running Version 4 or higher firmware in the handset.

Question: christopher, 25 June 2011 Good evening. You say this is suitable for 'all non-computerised Celestron telescopes' I have a Nextar SE 6" model. Is it suitable for this? Does it take BST and European daylight saving time into account? What does '16 channel' mean? Thanks. Answer: The Celestron SkySync GPS Module is certainly compatible with the Nexstar SE 6" as it is compatible with all the current Celestron GoTo models. The Celestron SkySync GPS module does not need to take into account BST and European daylight saving time as it directly connects to a satellite. '16 channel' is no more than a spec of the GPS system: the system works with 16 channels to ensure the best possible satellite connection, and this guarantees the provision of highly accurate information with regard to time and location. The alignment still needs to be carried out manually, however, this is relatively easy with the help of the information provided by the Celestron SkySync GPS Module.

General
	Type	GPS module
	Brand	Celestron
	Guarantee	2 years

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