How do I reset my NexStar hand control?

Only with Nexstar+ if needed you can reset language by pressing and holding the Celestron logo button while powering up, or you can factory reset by pressing and holding the 0 button while powering up.

How do I update my Celestron hand controller?

Go to Celestron’s downloads page to search for and download and install the latest hand control firmware updates (HCupdate) and motor control firmware updates (MCupdate) programs on your PC (MACs and Linux operating systems are not supported at this time).

Can you reset Starsense?

Go to Menu on the hand controller, Starsense, Reset AIS Camera. Once that is completed go to Menu. Hand controller, restore defaults. Second, recycle the power on the unit.

How do I update AVX firmware?

To do the update, download the CFM application from Celestron’s website. In principle, it will “discover” your mount, contact the mothership and fetch the appropriate files for your equipment, then update the HC and MC firmware, pretty much automagically.

How do I download Celestron Firmware Manager?

1. Download latest Celestron Firmware Manager at http://www.celestron.com/support/manuals-software.
2. Select the mount types under NexStar+.
3. Make sure Alt Az is selected as well as the “Always do what I selected this time”.

Why can’t I see anything through my telescope?

If you are unable to find objects while using your telescope, you will need to make sure the finderscope is aligned with the telescope. The finderscope is the small scope attached near the rear of the telescope just above the eyepiece holder. This is best done when the scope is first set up.

How do I restore my Starsense to factory settings?

Go to Menu on the hand controller, Starsense, Reset AIS Camera. Once that is completed go to Menu. Hand controller, restore defaults.