What is the Celestron SkyPortal app for?

Compatible with both iOS and Android devices, the SkyPortal app enables your Celestron computerized telescope to align itself to the night sky and automatically locate thousands of celestial objects including the solar system, 120,000 stars, over 200 star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, dozens of asteroids, comets and …

How do I update SkyPortal WiFi?

If you want to update via WiFi, connect your PC to the scope’s WiFi network. Then change the connection method in CFM’s Options/Connections menu to WiFi. After downloading CFM, you must then “unzip” or “extract” it to a folder on your computer.

How do you use a SkyPortal?

Telescope App for iPhone and Android When you hold up your device, you’ll see a projected overlay of the night sky with the names of celestial objects and constellations. Tap on the object you wish to view and select “GoTo.” Your telescope will zip over to the object and center it for you in the eyepiece.

Do you need WiFi for computerized telescope?

Do I need an internet connection to use StarSeek, or to control a GoTo telescope with it? No.

Do Celestron telescopes have WiFi?

Celestron’s telescopes reach a new level with integrated WiFi! Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smart device.

What telescopes work with SkyPortal?

Best of all, you can control your compatible Celestron telescope from your device using SkyPortal and the SkyPortal WiFi Module (sold separately). SkyPortal is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and works exclusively with the SkyPortal WiFi Module for telescope control.

What is the best app to use with a telescope?

SkySafari. The SkySafari astronomy app, which starts at $5 on iOS and free on Android, lets you hold your phone to the sky to identify planets, constellations, stars and satellites. You can also use the app to see what the sky might’ve looked like thousands of years ago, or what it will look like in the future.

How do I reset my SkyPortal WiFi module?

Power off the mount, exit SkyPortal, power on the mount and start again. If you still have problems, use a paperclip to press the WiFi reset button on the mount/module.

How do I update my Celestron hand controller?

Go to Celestron’s downloads page to search for and download and install the latest hand control firmware updates (HCupdate) and motor control firmware updates (MCupdate) programs on your PC (MACs and Linux operating systems are not supported at this time).

Can you use StarSense with SkyPortal?

You don’t need a GPS module to use the SkyPortal. The app takes time and position data from your smartphone itself. The SkyPortal module and app also work with the Celestron StarSense module to control the telescope.

Does StarSense require WiFi?

Both simply connect telescope to control device. Data input is required by all devices (HC, Tablet/Phone or laptop) but if not from Internet location services, manual user data input is always feasible.