--- product_id: 49014541 title: "94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory, Black" brand: "celestron" price: "$U54035" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/49014541-94005-starsense-automatic-alignment-telescope-accessory-black store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # multi-star precision integrated hand control 3-min auto alignment 94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory, Black **Brand:** celestron **Price:** $U54035 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Align Fast, Explore More — Own the Night Sky Effortlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory, Black by celestron - **How much does it cost?** $U54035 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/49014541-94005-starsense-automatic-alignment-telescope-accessory-black) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with most Celestron computerized mounts, future-proofing your stargazing gear. - • **Beginner-Friendly Magic:** No astronomy degree needed—perfect for newcomers who want instant, hassle-free sky navigation. - • **Effortless 3-Minute Setup:** Skip the star-hunting—auto-aligns your telescope in just minutes, so you can start exploring faster. - • **Precision Across the Cosmos:** Advanced mount modeling aligns on multiple stars for pinpoint GoTo accuracy that pros demand. - • **Smart StarSense Hand Control:** Includes a dedicated camera and hand control that calculates your telescope’s exact position automatically. ## Overview The Celestron 94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment accessory revolutionizes telescope setup by automatically aligning your Celestron computerized mount in about 3 minutes without any manual star identification. Ideal for beginners and advanced users alike, it uses advanced multi-star modeling for exceptional GoTo accuracy. Compatible with most current Celestron mounts, it includes a StarSense camera and hand control to precisely calculate your telescope’s position, saving you time and maximizing your stargazing experience. ## Description Compatible : Advanced VX , Astro Fi , CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter) , CGE , CGE Pro , CGEM II , CGEM, CGEM DX , CGX-L , CPC , CPC DX , NexStar Evolution , NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter) , NexStar SE Series , NexStar SLT , SkyProdigy , . Not Compatible : NexStar i Series Ultima 2000 , NexStar GPS , Early generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar) etc. Review: Saves time, better alignment - First time out, seems to works well, no more fiddling about for ages finding/centering alignment stars. Magic to watch it do it all itself, much faster than you can! (Everything (location,time, mount mechanics) has to be set correctly of course.) Its a bit pricey, but there is a lot to it, and the quality is good. Note: there is no new version of nexremote (to do the pc mimic of the new handcontrol), which is a shame - i found that really useful with the original nexstar handset. However, to make set up easier without nexremote, Ive found I can set the location and time data from a laptop via the starsense handset serial port, communicating with the same command protocol as the old nexstar handset. Once aligned, Goto's etc should therefore work with stellarium etc, communicating through the serial port, but i havent tried that yet. Review: Not cheap, but a good bit of kit and it works. - I'm not sure Celestron aren't milking it a little with the separate autoguider, Be nice and would seem to make sense to combine them but I guess that's business and there may be technical reasons, perhaps. But it's a great bit of kit, I still take time to polar align as well as I reasonably can after all it's not going to hurt - and anything to get the best results. It's quick to get going and within a couple of minutes it's oriented itself and you can then further add precision by adding other stars, systematically using a more powerful lens and then precision tuning it. It's not cheap clearly but really does mean you can get viewing quicker which is even better if it's not an entirely clear night, or you only have a short time. Reassuring too as it's scanning numerous stars across the night sky. After a quick alignment I've certainly had stable 45s-1min 15s exposures. ## Features - STARSENSE AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT TECHNOLOGY: Attaches to your Celestron computerized telecsope and automatically aligns the GoTo system in about 3 minutes with no user input needed - GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: Astronomy newbies can let the telescope align itself without the need to identify or locate a single star in the sky; Spend less time aligning and more time having fun! - ADVANCED MOUNT MODELING: Advanced observers and astroimagers will love using StarSense AutoAlign to align on numerous stars across the sky for extremely precise GoTo pointing accuracy - STARSENSE HAND CONTROL INCLUDED: StarSense AutoAlign includes a StarSense camera that captures images of star patterns overhead and the exclusive StarSense hand control, which calculates the telescope's position based on data from the camera - WORKS WITH CELESTRON COMPUTERIZED MOUNTS: Compatible with all current Celestron computerized mounts (except LCM) and many older mounts, too; Check product description for full compatibility info ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00EZILDLS | | Best Sellers Rank | 215 in Telescope Accessories | | Brand | Celestron | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,037) | | Date First Available | 28 Aug. 2013 | | Focus type | Manual Focus | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item Weight | 980 Grams | | Item model number | 94005-CGL | | Max Focal Length | 0.01 Millimeters | | Min Focal Length | 20 Millimeters | | Objective Lens Diameter | 40 Millimetres | | Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25.2 x 23.5 x 11.2 centimetres | | Package Weight | 1.32 Kilograms | | Part number | 94005-CGL | | Product Dimensions L x W x H | 25 x 23.5 x 11 centimetres | | Style | For Celestron | | Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Rituals (Manual) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** StarBright XLT - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** 94005 - **Objective lens diameter:** 40 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 9.25 inches - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 25D x 23.5W x 11H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Equatorial Rituals (Manual) ## Images ![94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ATPWoee+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'm abit confused with this device. Does it take the place of the finder scope or attach to it? Can this be used with autoguiders?** A: Takes the place of the finder. You can mount it in addition to the finder but the finder is no longer used in the alignment process. **Q: Sooooo, this is not an auto alignment device if you have to manually align it, then hope it maintains what star you picked to go back to “realignment?** A: The StarSense accessory is indeed an auto-alignment tool. However, as the camera and firmware cannot assume the the center of the StarSense camera is perfectly aligned with the center of your eyepiece, a calibration routine needs to be done when first installing to tell the StarSense precisely which pixel on the camera lines up with the center of your eyepiece. This calibration is saved in the camera and only needs to be re-done if the StarSense bracket is adjusted or the camera is moved onto another telescope. The StarSense looks at fields of stars, not individual stars, and it uses those fields to determine the exact center of the FOV for each alignment "point." **Q: Does this work with the Celestron CPC 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain?** A: According to the compatibility chart in the instructions it is compatible with the CPC models. I have a CPC925 also, but have it attached to a Nextstar6 evolution. I think because the evolution is a newer model I had to upgrade the firmware. Probably might have to upgrade it for the CPC. All the Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrains use the large bracket that attaches the camera to the scope. The camera slides off the bracket making it easier to attach bracket to scope. Once attached slide camera back on bracket and use the special long screw (bolt) that keeps camera on the bracket. Celestron website has firmware update with instructions on how to use. Celestron tech support was also helpful with email on how to upgrade. The picture attached to my original post shows the cables needed to upgrade the firmware and how to set up. Good luck, I hope my cpc works after a year in storage, terrible clouds and fog in this area. **Q: Does this align accurately enough on a CGEM or an AVX for astrophotography with C9.5. I need prescise and accurate goto, at times @ focal length 11** A: If you take your time and follow the instructions it should be perfect. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saves time, better alignment *by R***. on 26 March 2014* First time out, seems to works well, no more fiddling about for ages finding/centering alignment stars. Magic to watch it do it all itself, much faster than you can! (Everything (location,time, mount mechanics) has to be set correctly of course.) Its a bit pricey, but there is a lot to it, and the quality is good. Note: there is no new version of nexremote (to do the pc mimic of the new handcontrol), which is a shame - i found that really useful with the original nexstar handset. However, to make set up easier without nexremote, Ive found I can set the location and time data from a laptop via the starsense handset serial port, communicating with the same command protocol as the old nexstar handset. Once aligned, Goto's etc should therefore work with stellarium etc, communicating through the serial port, but i havent tried that yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not cheap, but a good bit of kit and it works. *by P***S on 10 September 2016* I'm not sure Celestron aren't milking it a little with the separate autoguider, Be nice and would seem to make sense to combine them but I guess that's business and there may be technical reasons, perhaps. But it's a great bit of kit, I still take time to polar align as well as I reasonably can after all it's not going to hurt - and anything to get the best results. It's quick to get going and within a couple of minutes it's oriented itself and you can then further add precision by adding other stars, systematically using a more powerful lens and then precision tuning it. It's not cheap clearly but really does mean you can get viewing quicker which is even better if it's not an entirely clear night, or you only have a short time. Reassuring too as it's scanning numerous stars across the night sky. After a quick alignment I've certainly had stable 45s-1min 15s exposures. ### ⭐ Defective product *by M***S on 6 August 2024* First I notice the fix in the box, I thought that will be a problem, after a week waiting to get clear skies to do the first test, I got the message that never ends “application init please wait”. After 10min, it still there, it supposed to be 10 to 60 seconds. Looking at internet, shows that is a defect. Returning the product. Really poor experience. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron 94005 StarSense Automatic Alignment Telescope Accessory, Black - Celestron 93973 Skyportal WiFi Module, Black - Celestron 93919 Aux Port Splitter, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/49014541-94005-starsense-automatic-alignment-telescope-accessory-black](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/49014541-94005-starsense-automatic-alignment-telescope-accessory-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*