• About this item.
• Allows wireless control of your Orion GoTo tele with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device running the Orion StarSeek astronomy app! Creates a small local wireless network that converts Wi-Fi signals from your mobile device into serial commands that drive your GoTo tele Enables automatic pointing of a tele to any of over 31,000 celestial objects in the Orion StarSeek app's database (which also contains 2.5 million stars) Works with Orion motorized GoTo teles, GoTo equatorial s, and Intelli "push-to" s as well as many other brands equipped with either an RS-232 port or a USB port Runs on a rechargeable internal lithium ion battery, and includes an AC charger.

Take a giant leap into the future of tele control! Now you can wirelessly control your Orion GoTo tele right from your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android device. All you need is the StarSeek Wireless Tele Controller and the Orion StarSeek astronomy app (available on the iTunes and Google Play Store). Controlling your tele wirelessly with your mobile device running the visually stunning and functionally powerful StarSeek app takes tele control to a whole new, and fun, level. The Orion StarSeek Wireless Tele Controller creates its own local wireless network, leveraging the Wi-Fi capability built into iPhones, iPads and Android devices. When coupled to the serial or USB port on your tele's GoTo , the StarSeek Wireless Tele Controller converts the Wi-Fi signal from the mobile device into serial commands used by the to drive the tele automatically to any of more than 31,000 celestial objects in the StarSeek app's database. The StarSeek Wireless Tele Controller works with all Orion motor-driven GoTo s and teles as well as with many other brands having RS-232 or USB ports. It also works with "push-to" Orion Intellis (requires #5222 Intelli to PC serial cable, sold separately). The compact StarSeek Wireless Tele Controller can be easily attached to your tele with the included hook-and-loop strap. Power is provided by an internal lithium ion battery with a typical battery life of 4 to 8 hours under continuous use. An automatic hibernate mode prolongs battery life, and a helpful low-battery LED lets you know when charging is needed. The controller can also be powered from an AC outlet with the included AC charger which has a 5' cable. This unit contains a lithium battery. A maximum of two units may be shipped Air Service including Standard Service to AK, HI, PR, all shipping methods to APO/FPO addresses, 3-Day, 2-Day and Next Day Delivery.