{"title":"Telescope Controllers and Remotes","description":"\u003cp\u003eTelescope remote controls and controllers provide precise and convenient control of your instrument, whether for visual astronomy or astrophotography. They allow you to remotely control the telescope’s movements, track celestial objects, and activate various accessories, all while minimizing vibrations and disruptions to your observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese devices are essential for fully utilizing motorized mounts and GoTo systems, facilitating alignment, automatic pointing, and star tracking. They also ensure optimal comfort during long observation sessions by reducing fatigue associated with direct handling of the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete your setup, you may want to consider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/collections\/temperature-sensor\"\u003etemperature sensors\u003c\/a\u003e to monitor thermal conditions, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/collections\/mount-motors\"\u003emount motors\u003c\/a\u003e to improve tracking accuracy, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/collections\/cables\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect your electronic accessories. These items are among the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/collections\/electronic-accessories\"\u003eelectronic telescope accessories\u003c\/a\u003e that ensure reliable and smooth control of your astronomical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Astronomy Plus, our telescope remote controls and controllers are designed for precision, reliability, and compatibility with a wide range of mounts, allowing astronomers and astrophotographers to fully enjoy their instruments, regardless of observing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ioptron-go2nova-hand-controller","title":"iOptron Go2Nova Hand Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eiOptron Go2Nova Hand Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron Go2Nova Hand Controller is an important part of iOptron’s revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system -- the latest in automated tracking technology and one of the best available on the market today. With its large database, even the most amateur stargazer the ability to search the skies with ease. Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large 4-line LCD screen, you can easily set up the telescope mount and select where you want to go with the very friendly user-interface. The control system also allows you the user to slew the mount at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish. GOTONOVA® also makes alignment quick and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most easy to understand controller on the market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova® controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content (4-lines) compared with the competition. You can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore precise speed control for viewing objects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 9 different drive speeds. It helps keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGOTONOVA® Computerized Control System\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database includes all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial port for computer\/ASCOM interconnectivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron Go2Nova Hand Controller also includes a serial port for connection with a computer for firmware upgrade or use with planetarium software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 13px; list-style: inside; color: #585858; text-align: left; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #eeeeee; text-decoration-thickness: initial; 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Rotate the digital knob and easily focus! Precision can be achieved if you press the knob inside. Speed is reduced to 1:10 just like the fine focus knob of your focuser!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan work simultaneously with PC operation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust plug the hand controller in the auxiliary port of the FocusCube and enjoy precision in manual focusing without vibrations. No need to remove the hand controller when you use your PC to control the FocusCube. Both can work in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA LED indicator for each speed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn top of the RJ45 socket there are two LEDs. Green and Orange indicates running speed: coarse or fine focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Controller for FocusCube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRJ45 to RJ45 Straight Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Pegasus-Astro-Hand-Controller-Quick-Installation-Guide.pdf?v=1669153971\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro Hand Controller Quick Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Pegasus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125743911141,"sku":"PEG-FC-HC","price":101.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/pegasus-hand-controller-for-focuscube-fc-hc-astronomy-plus_b1ceffa0-5e12-487f-9660-ef3cf60de9fc.png?v=1690484448"},{"product_id":"zwo-eaf-hand-controller-eaf-hc","title":"ZWO EAF Hand Controller (EAF-HC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZWO EAF Hand Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: #202020; font-family: 'PT Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis ZWO Hand Controller is designed to be used with the Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF). The casing of the hand controller uses environment-friendly ABS-material.  It has a 3.5mm female socket. The design aims at giving you the best ergonomic grip, so that you focus (pun intended J ) on capturing images!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: #202020; font-family: 'PT Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe hand controller provides an easy method of focusing the telescope, featuring IN- and OUT-buttons, a 2-gear display, slow and fast speed rate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; zoom: 1; padding: 0px 0px 16px; color: #202020; font-family: 'PT Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; 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Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Tour Mode, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNexStar Plus includes many setup conveniences like customizable max slew speed, All-Star Polar Alignment, programmable slew limits, and more.\u003cbr\u003eThis hand control includes USB Flash Upgradeable Technology, allowing users to upgrade its software with Celestron Firmware Manager. 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It connects into the HC input jack on the main unit. It also has an Micro-SDcard that holds the Catalogs amd button graphics.  This card is updated from the main unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt uses the same command set as any observatory program would use to communicate with the main unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/hc\/index.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/hc\/index.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003etutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof it's complete interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How the Diamond buttons work\" href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/stickybuttons.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/stickybuttons.html\" onclick=\"xPopUp(this.href, 'location=no,menubar=no,statusbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,toolbar=no',700,750,'pixel','center','center'); \n\t\treturn false;\" target=\"xPopUp\"\u003eClick here for an explanation of the Front and back Button Operation of the Hand Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not contain an battery,  It does not have an ethernet address of it's own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis version of the hand controller is now a completely designed by Losmandy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLosmandy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new unit is physically smaller than the original Gemini-2, hence the name Gemini-2 Mini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"256\" width=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_205da706-fcfd-443c-a34e-9f1676738cde.png?v=1718308797\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Untitled_205da706-fcfd-443c-a34e-9f1676738cde.png?v=1718308797\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new unit has only one power connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Classic hand controller jack has been eliminated.  They say the new hand control they sell has the same version of the switches that is on the back of the Graphics hand control, so no need for a Classic Hand Controller Jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DEC and RA connectors have been rotated 90 degrees, so that right angle connectors if used will not interfere with other connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe PCB has been completely redesigned, with all the latest fixes applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front panel connectors have been totally rearranged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Serial Port 1 now has been relabeled \"Serial Port\/GPS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Serial Port 2 now has been relabeled \"HC\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new unit battery has been changed to the readily available CR2450 which has a slightly higher mAH rating than the previous CR2354. The holder has been changed to something much less damaging to one's finger nails. The cell snaps into place, and releases with a simple move. See\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca target=\"_self\"\u003echanging CR2450 battery movie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Din connectors are now rock solid and do not suffer pin Fracture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/web\/index.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/web\/index.html\"\u003eWeb interface works.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/front_panel_pinouts_mini-gemini-2.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gemini-2.com\/front_panel_pinouts_mini-gemini-2.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003ehere to see an explanation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eof the Front Panel pinouts and there functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo have more information about the Gemini 2 Control unit, please see the \u003ca 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The Stop button can halt all motion at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1783600713886657_1024x1024.png?v=1787937480\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1783600842952442.png?v=1787937519\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond these basic functions, advanced button operations are also available, such as reversing movement direction, enabling\/disabling stall detection, and turning backlash compensation on or off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focusing step size triggered by button presses or joystick movements can be configured via ASCOM Setup or the mobile app OasisMate. In addition to step size settings, we have added an adjustable step factor parameter. Long-press the F1 key to activate Advanced Function Mode 1, which allows you to modify the factor directly via the hand controller. This enables adjustment of step size per button tap without using a computer or mobile phone, delivering great convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts comprehensive set of functions means you barely need a computer or mobile phone to configure the electronic focuser when using this hand controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBluetooth wireless control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand controller communicates with the electronic focuser via Bluetooth for wireless remote control. This eliminates the hassle of wiring and prevents vibration interference caused by connecting cables. It also offers greater flexibility in terms of your standing position and operating distance during focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter powering on, the hand controller automatically scans and connects to the electronic focuser within several seconds, ready for immediate use. The Bluetooth connection does not require strict aiming; minor obstructions between the controller and focuser will not disrupt communication, delivering an excellent user experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronic focuser, hand controller and mobile phone can communicate with one another pairwise via Bluetooth. When the hand controller is connected to your phone, you can check the hand controller's information or adjust its settings in the OasisMate mobile app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough this hand controller is designed for visual observation and planetary astrophotography, it also serves as a handy assistant for deep-sky object traveling imaging. It helps you quickly complete coarse focusing and other operations efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand controller is compatible with both Gen 1 Oasis Focuser and Gen 2 Roes Focusers for remote operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand controller is powered by two AAA batteries. 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