The SkySync GPS is real good, trust me on this. It works better & faster than my handheld GPS, wireless internet & car GPS. The unit receives information immediately, there is no prolonged wait time. I kept star alignment for 7 hours straight, until I turned it off. "That's how a telescope is supposed to work." Does it make a difference? Yes. No more having to set the clock, date and location, every time or using a city location, when more precise information can be used. Cost of the SkySync is the same, as a basic handheld GPS but it synchronizes much faster. I definitely recommend this product. - A college astronomy
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Does NOT work with all Celestron computerized scopes as advertised on Celestron's website. I contacted their support and received the following response: "Thank you for contacting Celestron Technical Services. I do apologize as this not compatible (sic) with the Ultima 2000. The electronics on the Ultima are the issue and will not detect the GPS. The SkySync work with our current lines. I have forwarded this error on the website to our Engineers to correct. Again our apologizes for the issue."
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This unit makes setup so easy, which is great if using more than one location for viewing. My Celestron scope is a Go-To model. Newer scopes have this built in but this plugs right in the base and gets my coordinates without a hassle. I no longer need to bring my GPS on field trips.
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i use it with my c8 with star sense, and it make alignment much faster and more precise and removes the need to enter date and time. The same results can be achieved with the wifi adapter and the celestron sky portal app as long as you have GPS on your phone or tablet, which also would remove the need to use your handheld controller. If you use your telescope were you have no internet connection or GPS on your tablet (WIFI will give updated time and very close GPS) this is well worth it. I bought this before WIFI and after using the WIFI adapter there was no need for GPS my tablet provided time and location, and removed the need for the hand controler.
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Getting a precise alignment is the key to getting GOTO accuracy, and the Sky Sync option takes all the guess work out. Sure, we can all get the time, date, and location information from other sources, but this just takes all the hassle out of alignment. If I travel to a dark sky location with either my CGEM or Evolution mount I don't need to fret with trying to find my Lat and Lon, it is done instantly so I can focus on other matters. To me, an integrated GPS is essential to the best observing experience, and this does the job great.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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