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Brand | Celestron |
Objective Lens Diameter | 150 months |
Product Dimensions | 2"D x 1.29"W x 2.51"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Compatible Devices | Telescopes, Tablet |
About this item
- WIRELESS TELESCOPE CONTROL: Align and control your telescope using your smartphone or tablet with Celestron’s free SkyPortal app for iOS and Android.
- 100,000 plus CELESTIAL OBJECT DATABASE: Tap any celestial object you see in the sky to identify it instantly. Tap again and your telescope slews to that object, centering it perfectly in the eyepiece.
- SKY TOUR FEATURE: SkyPortal automatically generates a list of all the best stars, galaxies and nebulae currently visible based on your exact time and location.
- ENHANCED CONTENT AND AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS: While you observe, view astroimages and listen to audio descriptions for hundreds of the most popular objects including the planets, Orion Nebula, Hercules Globular Star Cluster, and more.
- HASSLE-FREE OBSERVING: Does not require batteries or external power.
- WORKS WITH ALL CURRENT CELESTRON COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPES: Compatible with all current Celestron computerized telescopes and select older models. See below for full list.
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From the manufacturer
SkyPortal WiFi Module
Leave your hand control behind and explore the sky wirelessly with your iOS or Android mobile device. The SkyPortal WiFi Module generates its own WiFi network. No batteries or external power needed.
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Easy to Use
Simply plug SkyPortal into your telescope and connect via WiFi. Instantly, your mobile device becomes a wireless hand control, ready to guide you through alignment and locate thousands of objects.
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SkyPortal: Your Ultimate Planetarium App
Developed in collaboration with SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a 100,000+ object database. Not sure what to view? Choose Tonight’s Best from a customized list.
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Celestron is Here for You
Astronomy can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. As the premier telescope brand since 1960, we offer free US-based tech support & how-to videos, so you can enjoy stargazing hassle-free.
Includes Bonus Features
Use SkyPortal to plan your next observing session, find the best moment to view or photograph upcoming celestial events, view astroimages, and listen to hundreds of audio descriptions.
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Customer Ratings | |||||
Tech Support | 3.5 | — | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
For beginners | — | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Easy to use | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.3 | — | — |
Picture quality | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Portability | — | — | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
focus type | Manual Focus | — | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | — | Barlow | Plossl | Plossl | Plossl |
objective lens diameter | 150 months | 70 millimeters | 130 millimeters | 203 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
telescope mount | — | Equatorial Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
weight | — | 0.35 pounds | 11.4 pounds | 10.88 kilograms | 21 pounds |
power source | — | — | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2 x 1.29 x 2.51 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
ASIN | B00OJ5Z2NM |
Item model number | 93973 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #54 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #1 in Catadioptric Telescopes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 10, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
Celestron's SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory. Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s hand control or AUX port and connect to its wireless signal with your device. Instantly, your device becomes a wireless hand control for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap.
As SkyPortal WiFi Module slews your telescope to an object, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, which explain the history, mythology, and key features of the most popular celestial objects.
Not sure what to observe? Select Tonight’s Best in the search menu and the SkyPortal app will display a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. There’s no need to input GPS coordinates or set the time and date—SkyPortal WiFi takes this information directly from your device.
SkyPortal WiFi Module makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from kids to advanced users. Take your family on a guided tour of the universe with SkyPortal WiFi!
Abou the Celestron SkyPortal App
Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi Module works with our full featured planetarium app, SkyPortal. Available free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, SkyPortal is your key to the universe—with or without SkyPortal WiFi Module.
Developed in collaboration with the experts at SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a robust database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. You can even plan your observing session before you set up your telescope. Find out when transits and other notable celestial events will occur—up to 100 years into the future.
Compatibility Information
SkyPortal WiFi Module is compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
Advanced VX | Astro Fi | CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter) | CGE | CGE Pro | CGEM | CGEM DX | CGEM II | CGX | CGX-L | CPC | CPC Deluxe HD | LCM | NexStar Evolution | NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter) | NexStar SE Series | NexStar SLT | SkyProdigy
SkyPortal WiFi Module is NOT compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
NexStar i Series | NexStar GPS | Ultima 2000 | Early generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar)
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Customers like the speed of the telescope adapter. They mention that it allows for a fast connection and control from the Smartphone and telescope. They appreciate the quality of the product. However, some customers have mixed opinions on value, alignment, connectivity, wireless signal, documentation, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the telescope. They say it's easy to configure, has great hardware, and is reliable. Some customers also say the software could use a little bit of improvement. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"Good quality and affordable" Read more
"...Quick response to controls. Faultless. Worth every penny in making my scope what it should have been out of the box...." Read more
"...the free version of the phone app - but only in spurts and bursts, not reliable...." Read more
"...It’s pretty cool. A good and reliable solution!" Read more
Customers like the speed of the telescope adapter. They say it allows for a fast connection and control from the Smartphone and telescope. The app connects quickly as well. The wifi seems to be available very quickly. The adapter is easy to use and the wifi seems available very fast. The connection was effortless and quick. The software connected instantly to the tablet and the software started controlling the mount in seconds.
"...The SkyPortal Wifi module is much easier to use, and makes it much faster, and makes it an overall enjoyable experience for amateurs and kids alike...." Read more
"...The adapter wifi seems to be available very quickly (I have never noticed waiting for it), and connecting to it seems to go quickly...." Read more
"...with the CPWI software, not a tablet/skyportal, and the software connected instantly to it vs fighting with drivers to create a COM port out of one..." Read more
"...Excellent speed!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it doesn't work well at all. The external module works a treat, providing instant and stable access to home wifi. However, some customers say that the paid app version on their phone does not work with the telescope, and that the product stopped working.
"...I am now using an Ipad Pro with Sky Safari 5 and it continues to work great and totally love it!..." Read more
"Doesn't work well at all for the paid app version on your phone but for some reason connects only to only to the free version of the phone app -..." Read more
"...Works better using direct connection vs connection to home network." Read more
"...Nothing was working. I mentioned to him that my wife and I had both upgraded to iOS 14 on Sept 16th...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the telescope. Some mention it's a great addition to their NexStar system, and an amazing and needed accessory. They appreciate the planetarium aspect of the skyportal app, and say it'll connect to their iPad star-charting software. However, others say that they keep losing the connection and inexplicably can't connect to the device.
"...phone, but if you exit out of the app even for a second, it will need to reconnected and sometimes even need to repeat the alignment process...." Read more
"Work most of the time. Drops the connection allot but usually reconnects successfully. Much better than using the hand held...." Read more
"Greatly increased productivity operating my Celestron CG-5 Computerized Mount of my C8-SGT telescope.Thank you to the seller...." Read more
"...It can't even direct connect to my phone for more than a few seconds before dropping signal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the documentation of the telescope. Some mention that it's easy to use and connect to, while others say that the instructions are not intuitive and cumbersome to operate.
"...The old hand controller doesn't begin to compare to how easy this is to use, continue to learn and navigate about the sky...." Read more
"...and Sky Safari (or Celstron Sky Portal app) makes for an incredibly easy, fun viewing experience...." Read more
"...Sky Safari rather than as an integral part, and it makes the whole experience clunky at best...." Read more
"...Controlling the scope is easy enough, and actually the scope respond very well...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless signal of the telescope. Some mention that it connects fine in the house both through Direct WiFi and Access point, with no connection issues. However, others say that the wireless device is not very useful, has a very weak signal, and is extremely flaky.
"...It's not even bluetooth - for the price are you kidding? Almost anything with bluetooth application costs less and works better...." Read more
"I am using it with the CPC 1100It can generate its own wifi network for when you are in out in a remote place and control the scope via a..." Read more
"...after setting up the access point connection it still won't find the right network. Almost like it forgot it or something...." Read more
"...Hands down, SkyPortal is the way to go. It also connects to other Pro software like Skysafari, and Celestron’s StarSense auto align accessories...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the alignment of the telescope. Some mention that it makes aligning much easier as it uses the time and location stored in your Android. However, others say that they have been unable to get an alignment in four attempts now, the chances of this module failing and requiring a re-alignment greatly increase, and that alignment from the WiFi module is not possible.
"...Losing my alignment every time it drops, and can't get past one or two stars before it drops and I have to start all over again...." Read more
"...Neptune and Uranus were awesome to see and the alignment procedure of my telescope is now so easy. Not sure what your looking at?..." Read more
"...problem is that if you align from the app, the alignment data is stored in the app...." Read more
"It connected very easy! This, combined with the star sense autoaligner and Sky Safari (or Celstron Sky Portal app) makes for an incredibly easy,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the telescope. Some mention that it's well worth the money, while others say that it is not worth it.
"...Or just use the hand controller.This thing is garbage, so is their pro program app that they evidently don't bother or care to make work with..." Read more
"...The app that comes along with this is outstanding. Well worth every last penny I spend for it." Read more
"...Is it overpriced....well yes (hence 4 stars plus nothing is ever perfect)...." Read more
"...Now, it's way overpriced...." Read more
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Update 10 June 2016. I upgraded my telescope to an 11" Edge HD telescope on a CGEM DX mount and have lots more use to report on. In warmer weather I still regularly use and prefer the WIFI Skyportal. When it's really cold I use the hand controller as I can wear gloves when operating. I did also upgrade to SkySafari Pro 5 and really like the extra features including comets, asteroids and identifying various satellites including alerts when the ISS International Space Station as well as Iridium flares will occur overhead. Just a note for no matter what kind of mount you have- be sure to balance your scope to maintain dead on goto accuracy.
Update-22Nov 16. I am now using an Ipad Pro with Sky Safari 5 and it continues to work great and totally love it! EVERYONE- DONT FORGET TO UNPLUG YOUR HAND CONTROLLER when using Skyportal as the two do not work well together! I did add a photo of the compatibility list below:
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
Update 10 June 2016. I upgraded my telescope to an 11" Edge HD telescope on a CGEM DX mount and have lots more use to report on. In warmer weather I still regularly use and prefer the WIFI Skyportal. When it's really cold I use the hand controller as I can wear gloves when operating. I did also upgrade to SkySafari Pro 5 and really like the extra features including comets, asteroids and identifying various satellites including alerts when the ISS International Space Station as well as Iridium flares will occur overhead. Just a note for no matter what kind of mount you have- be sure to balance your scope to maintain dead on goto accuracy.
Update-22Nov 16. I am now using an Ipad Pro with Sky Safari 5 and it continues to work great and totally love it! EVERYONE- DONT FORGET TO UNPLUG YOUR HAND CONTROLLER when using Skyportal as the two do not work well together! I did add a photo of the compatibility list below:
Thank you to the seller.
Keep up the good work!
Omg trying to connect this to your wifi is a nightmare, wasted days and wasted nights. it's 2020, I can basically look up ANYTHING on my phone from anywhere with a reliable connection but I can't connect to this thing standing right in front of it.
It's not even bluetooth - for the price are you kidding? Almost anything with bluetooth application costs less and works better.
To expound on the matter; I bought a wifi extender to take this out into my yard - but that wasn't the problem. It can't even direct connect to my phone for more than a few seconds before dropping signal. Losing my alignment every time it drops, and can't get past one or two stars before it drops and I have to start all over again.
Don't buy - just don't. An overpriced exercise in futility.
Get a good laptop and manually connect it with the proper cords to your mount. Or just use the hand controller.
This thing is garbage, so is their pro program app that they evidently don't bother or care to make work with your phone. The free program actually works better, has fewer connection problems and generally doesn't lose your alignment. But I'm not gonna eat the cost of something that just doesn't work reliably.
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Funziona perfettamente.
Edit: I finally got out tonight with my 8SE equipped and its new Skyportal wifi. This device is a game changer. It hasn't faulted during the whole night, connection was strong and alignments were always spot on. It is so great to tap onto a clestial object in Skyportal app, hit goto and see the scope pivoting and aligning towards its target by itself. The freedom that this wifi device provides is priceless. My little girl thought it was a sorcerer trick when she saw her Jupiter on the phone screen and watch the scope align to it in real time when tapping GoTo. A nice educative tool.
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