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TELESCOPE CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 2
Alignment (ASPA) for EQ Setups 9 Slewing to an Object 9 Finding Targets 10 Aligning with the StarSense AutoAlign Accessory 11 Other Alignment Methods 13 Using the Celestron Focus Motor 13 Using a Celestron GPS Accessory 14 Menu Options 14 ASCOM Commands Through CPWI 19 2 - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 3
using a WiFi-enabled telescope or connecting via the SkyPortal WiFi Module #93973 Compatible Celestron Mounts CPWI is compatible with all new Celestron computerized telescopes equipped with the NexStar+ hand control, StarSense hand control, or integrated WiFi (such as NexStar Evolution and Astro - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 4
WiFi Module • StarSense AutoAlign • SkySync GPS • Celestron Focus Motor • Autoguider for PEC training NOTE: Some Celestron mounts Later in this manual, you'll find detailed instructions on ASPA. Computerized EQ mount roughly polar aligned Pointing towards celestial pole Telescope Setup with - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 5
Telescope Setup with an Alt/Az Mount on a Wedge If you are using an Alt/Az mount with an equatorial wedge, the optical tube must be - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 6
the internet and use CPWI to wirelessly control your telescope at the same time. If your mount does not have integrated WiFi, start by plugging the SkyPortal WiFi module into an AUX port on the mount. If you are using a Celestron mount with WiFi, the module is not needed. Direct Connect - Set the - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 7
computer and connect to your home network. You are now ready to open CPWI and connect to the WiFi module through your home network. NOTE: Please refer to your Celestron telescope or WiFi module manual for more information on Direct Connect and Access Point switch position. NOTE: For Access Point - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 8
it and see what stars are currently visible. This is also where you can manually search for stars, deep sky objects, or constellations. Zoom in or out This is where you start to establish a connection between CPWI and your telescope mount. SkyViewer - As mentioned previously, this is where you can - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 9
the telescope mount using any one of the connection methods previously outlined. If you have other Celestron manually enter your location or use Google Maps to get your exact GPS coordinates. Using Google Maps requires an internet connection. If you are connecting to your telescope via WiFi - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 10
alignment references at any time by clicking on a star, selecting GoTo from the object's pop-up window, centering it in the telescope's field of view using the manual Slew Controls, and then selecting "Add to Model" from the object's pop-up window. You can also add additional alignment points - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 11
polar align error by performing ASPA again to review your results. At this point, you can ready to use CPWI to control your Celestron telescope. Slewing to an Object To select your WiFi module. The telescope's current position is indicated by the green crosshair in the SkyViewer. Slewing the telescope - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 12
for the selected object will be displayed in the window. To slew the telescope to the selected object, select GoTo Target. To abort the slew and stop an internet connection. If you are connected to the mount via WiFi direct connection (rather than networked in "access point mode"), you won - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 13
Accessory Before you begin, attach the StarSense camera to the telescope tube. See the StarSense AutoAlign manual for more information on how to do this. Attach the AUX cable from the StarSense camera to an AUX port on your Celestron mount. Make sure you have everything connected to the appropriate - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 14
by selecting "Load Custom Points" from the StarSense Automatic window. StarSense Manual Alignment StarSense Auto Alignment is about as hands-off as it gets, at least 3 additional times to obtain at least 4 alignment points. The telescope is now aligned and ready to be used with CPWI. You can repeat - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 15
Method window appears. The Manual Alignment selection has been discussed previously in this manual. Here, we will review the other alignment methods to the current sky. Using the Celestron Focus Motor With the Celestron Focus Motor attached to your Celestron telescope and connected to an AUX port on - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 16
this focuser position, click "Move To," and the telescope should be in good focus. Refer to the online instruction manual at celestron.com for more information on the Celestron Focus Motor. Using a Celestron GPS Accessory With the Celestron SkySync GPS (or the older CN16 GPS) accessory connected - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 17
will also initiate a StarSense manual alignment. Follow the onscreen instructions in the "Select Capture the telescope is going to slew into something. Slew Controls - This selection quickly displays the manual slew NexStar SE6/8 and NexStar SLT mounts do not support Custom Rate 9 functionality. 15 - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 18
. The limit is -20° since most Celestron EQ mounts cannot slew further than 20° from hitting the base of the mount when the telescope is pointing straight up. To use the altitude mounts that support it. (See Train PEC below.) • Meridian Sweep (EQ mounts only) - This function instructs the mount - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 19
Celestron mounts support PEC. Train PEC will not appear as a selection if your mount doesn't support telescope has been accurately polar aligned. We recommend using the All-Star Polar Alignment (ASPA) functionality described earlier in this manual the autoguider is working to guide the mount. 6. To - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 20
for this selection was discussed previously in this manual. Please see page 6. Utilities Connect StarSense - If you have a PC Gamepad that supports XInput, then you can use it to control the mount. You can also use it to control the optional Celestron Focus Motor. Selecting "Gamepad Setup" - Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope | Celestron PWI Telescope Co - Page 21
WiFi WLAN Config - This is used to establish a WiFi connection in "access point" mode. This is described in the "Connecting CPWI to Your Mount" section of this manual Through CPWI CPWI supports ASCOM commands from third-party software to control the connected Celestron mount and Celestron Focus Motor.
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