NexStar Hand Control Version 4 - User's Guide - Updated October 17, 2009 - Includes Coverage through Version 4.18

Oct 24, 2026

NexStar Hand Control Version 4 User's Guide explains how to use Celestron NexStar hand controllers across supported telescopes, including CPC, NexStar GPS, NexStar 5i/8i/8i Special Edition, NexStar SE, NexStar SLT, NexStar GT, and StarSeeker models. Coverage through Version 4.18 focuses on upgrading firmware, understanding alignment methods and go-to behavior, and introducing new or updated functions. The guide details alignment star workflows (including SkyAlign and One Star Align), syncing, polar alignment display features, and updated capabilities such as Precise GoTo, Precession, and other menu and calibration options.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Upgrading Firmware

Understanding Alignment Stars, Sync and Precise GoTo

Alignment

New or Updated Functions

Objects in the NexStar Hand Control

NexStar Hand Control Version 4 User's Guide for CPC, NexStar GPS, NexStar 5i/8i/8i Special Edition, NexStar SE, NexStar SLT, NexStar GT and StarSeeker Telescopes Updated October 17, 2009 Includes Coverage through Version 4.18 Michael W. Swanson [http://www.NexStarSite.com](http://www.NexStarSite.com) Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 2 Upgrading Firmware on the Hand Control.......................................................................................... 2 Upgrading the Motor Control Firmware in the Mount (not available on the GT or StarSeeker models) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Understanding Alignment Stars, Sync and Precise GoTo............................................................ 6 Alignment ....................................................................................................................................... 7 SkyAlign................................................................................................................................................... 7 Auto Two Star Align ............................................................................................................................... 8 Solar System Align .................................................................................................................................. 9 One Star Align ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Indoor Alignment .................................................................................................................................. 11 All-Star Polar Alignment-version 4.17 or later (not available on SLT, GT or StarSeeker models)................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Display Polar Alignment Error-version 4.10 or later (not available on SLT, GT or StarSeeker models) ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Alignment Stars (Re-Alignment) -version 4.10 or later (not available on GT or StarSeeker models though they do still have the original Re-Alignment feature) .............................................. 12 Sync-version 4.10 or later (not available on GT or StarSeeker models) ........................................ 13 New or Updated Functions .......................................................................................................... 15 Precession-version 4.17 or later (not available on the GT or StarSeeker models)........................ 15 Precise GoTo (not available on the SLT, GT or StarSeeker models)............................................... 15 Identify ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Constellation Tour ................................................................................................................................ 16 Sun Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Save Database Object in User Objects ................................................................................................ 16 Scrolling Menu ...............................................................................................................................

FAQs

Which telescope models are supported by this NexStar Hand Control Version 4 guide?

The guide covers CPC, NexStar GPS, NexStar 5i/8i/8i Special Edition, NexStar SE, NexStar SLT, NexStar GT, and StarSeeker telescopes.

What does the guide cover under upgrading firmware?

It describes upgrading firmware on the hand control and, separately, upgrading motor control firmware in the mount (not available on GT or StarSeeker models).

What alignment and go-to features are explained in the guide?

It explains alignment methods (including SkyAlign and One Star Align), alignment stars and re-alignment, syncing, and Precise GoTo where supported by the device version.

Oct 24, 2026

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