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product_id: 256134617
title: "NexStar+ Hand Control USB with EQ, Black"
brand: "celestron"
price: "$283.28"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/256134617-nexstar-hand-control-usb-with-eq-black
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Dual-line LCD with backlight USB-enabled smart control Flash upgradeable firmware NexStar+ Hand Control USB with EQ, Black

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** $283.28
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Command the cosmos with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NexStar+ Hand Control USB with EQ, Black by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** $283.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Crystal Clear Display:** Dual-line, 16-character LCD with adjustable backlighting for effortless night-time navigation.
- • **Future-Proof Firmware:** Flash upgradeable via internet ensures your hand control stays cutting-edge without extra hardware.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly pairs with Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, and CGX-L mounts for ultimate versatility.
- • **Equatorial Mount Mastery:** Specifically designed for equatorially mounted telescopes, optimizing precision and ease of use.
- • **Effortless Object Slewing:** Automatically slews to thousands of celestial objects across multiple catalogs—your personal star guide.

## Overview

The Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control USB is a cutting-edge controller designed for equatorially mounted computerized telescopes. Compatible with top-tier mounts like Advanced VX and CGX series, it features a flash upgradeable firmware via internet, a dual-line LCD with adjustable backlighting, and automatic slewing to thousands of celestial objects, making it an essential tool for serious amateur astronomers seeking precision and convenience.

## Description

NexStar+ Hand Control USB with EQ, Black

## Features

- Works with equatorially mounted computerized telescopes
- Compatible with Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX, and CGX-L series telescopes and mounts
- Flash upgradeable via the internet
- Dual line, 16-character LCD screen with adjustable backlighting
- Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs

## Images

![NexStar+ Hand Control USB with EQ, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HgXeRFM2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can I use it for cosmos 90gt wifi?**
A: No, you will actually need the NexStar+ Hand Control USB, AZ Item #: 93981 version because the Cosmos 90GT is not an EQ model.

**Q: Will this work with a nexstar 8i go-to scope purchased dec 2003 .  currently running version 2.2 firmware?**
A: I don’t know about your telescope. It was not compatible with my Nexstar 8 purchased in 1999.

**Q: Can i use this one to cpc 1100 gps(xls)?**
A: Yes.
https://www.nexstarsite.com/OddsNEnds/HCNexStarPlus.htm

**Q: dose this hand controller work wiyh the celestron nextstar 114 GT**
A: You want the Alt-Az version, this is the equatorial mount version.

## Frequently Bought Together

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- Celestron 93973 Skyportal Wifi Module, Black

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*