Celestron NexStar PC Port Cable
- Vendor: AstroGadgets.com
- Type: NexStar
$ 8.99 - $ 14.99
Connects from the PC port on the base of select NexStar telescopes to the serial port on your PC. Equivalent to Celestron product number 93922.
This cable can be used to:
- control your NexStar telescope using NexRemote software on your PC (not included), without the use of a physical NexStar hand control
- update the motor control board firmware in the telescope's mount
See this excellent diagram from NexStarSite.com: NexStar Cabling Summary Diagram by Larry McNish. This cable is labeled [A] in the diagram.
This cable works with the following Celestron telescopes:
- NexStar GPS
- CPC
- CGE
This cable also works with the following Celestron telescopes, but requires the optional Auxiliary Port Accessory Kit (Celestron part number 93965):
- AS-GT
- CGEM
- NexStar 5i/8i
- NexStar SE
- NexStar SLT
Most modern laptops do not have a serial port. If yours does not, you will also need an adapter to connect the serial (DB-9 RS-232) end of this cable to your laptop. We are now stocking this adapter: USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter
