celestron nexstar goto

[steamin63]

hello all :help:. i have been gifted a 114 nexstar goto scope without a hand controller . unknown if the mount works at all so i am looking at trying to operate it from a laptop via cable directly to the laptop . i dont want to fork out $250 plus for a hand controller or wifi dongle in case it is nothing more than a paper weight :screwy:. im wondering if anyone has had a play with this set up or is it feasible :shrug:. i own a skywatcher goto mount but as you know celestrons are not compatible with anything else . any ideas would be greatly appreciated . :thumbsup:

[steamin63]

thank you for the outpouring of responses . i do appreciate your help . :rolleyes:

[RB]

:thumbsup:

No worries, thats what we're here for.

:2thumbs:

[Zuts]

Why not try and locate a local astro club. Someone is likely to have a celestron hand controller you can use...

[steamin63]

thanks zuts , tried that . no one locally uses them unfortunately . as for you RB your response was childish . i expect better from moderators .

[RB]

;)

[steamin63]

:screwy: