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Introduction Welcome to Celestron PWI (CPWI)! This program allows you to align your Celestron computerized mount, slew to celestial objects, and access many other features directly from your computer. CPWI is equipped with a planetarium SkyViewer, which makes it easy to search for objects and navigate the night sky. You can also use the software to align the mount using the optional StarSense AutoAlign accessory, and even perform an All-Star Polar Alignment directly within CPWI. Before you get started, please review the PC System Requirements and list of Compatible Celestron Mounts below to ensure your equipment is compatible with CPWI. PC System Requirements • Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system • PC equipped with USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type A ports (only for cable connection). All of these cables are generic and can be purchased from any supplier. Choose the cable that corresponds best with your mount from the options below. 1. For CGX and CGX-L mounts: USB 2.0 cable (male type A to male type B) 2. For telescopes with the newer NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls with a Mini USB port at the bottom: Mini USB 2.0 cable (male type A to male Mini-B) 3. For older NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls with a serial port at the bottom: USB to serial (male type A to female RS-232 | male RS-232 to serial) NOTE: The RS-232 cables can be found on the Celestron website. Search for item #18775 and item #93920. This option requires a two cable connection. • An internet connection is required to enable location settings and the online object database, or to auto-update drivers for the cables mentioned above • 24 MB of hard drive storage and 100 MB of memory • Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher is recommended • A wireless network connection (i.e. WiFi) signal if you are 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 Fi). Please see the full list of compatible telescope mounts below to confirm your mount is compatible with CPWI. • Advanced GT • Advanced VX • Astro Fi • CGE • CGE PRO • CGEM • CGEM II • CGEM DX • CGX • CGX-L • CPC • CPC Deluxe • LCM • NexStar Evolution • NexStar SE • NexStar SLT • SkyProdigy 1

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Introduction
Welcome to Celestron PWI (CPWI)! This program allows you to align your Celestron computerized mount, slew to celestial objects,
and access many other features directly from your computer. CPWI is equipped with a planetarium SkyViewer, which makes it easy to
search for objects and navigate the night sky. You can also use the software to align the mount using the optional StarSense AutoAlign
accessory, and even perform an All-Star Polar Alignment directly within CPWI.
Before you get started, please review the PC System Requirements and list of Compatible Celestron Mounts below to ensure your
equipment is compatible with CPWI.
PC System Requirements
•
Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system
•
PC equipped with USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type A ports (only for cable connection). All of these cables are generic and can be purchased
from any supplier. Choose the cable that corresponds best with your mount from the options below.
1. For CGX and CGX-L mounts:
USB 2.0 cable (male type A to male type B)
2.
For telescopes with the newer NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls with a Mini USB port at the bottom:
Mini USB 2.0 cable (male type A to male Mini-B)
3.
For older NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls with a serial port at the bottom:
USB to serial (male type A to
female RS-232 | male RS-232 to serial)
NOTE:
The RS-232 cables can be found on the Celestron website. Search for item #18775 and item #93920. This option
requires a two cable connection.
•
An internet connection is required to enable location settings and the online object database, or to auto-update drivers for the
cables mentioned above
•
24 MB of hard drive storage and 100 MB of memory
•
Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher is recommended
•
A wireless network connection (i.e. WiFi) signal if you are 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 Fi). Please see the full list of compatible telescope mounts below to
confirm your mount is compatible with CPWI.
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Advanced GT
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Advanced VX
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Astro Fi
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CGE
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CGE PRO
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CGEM
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CGEM II
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CGEM DX
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CGX
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CGX-L
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CPC
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CPC Deluxe
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LCM
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NexStar Evolution
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NexStar SE
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NexStar SLT
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SkyProdigy