Starsense autoguider - coming soon!

[Shimrod]

Not sure where best to put this, as it could equally sit in an imaging forum.

I came across this (pre-order only) while looking for something else on the Celestron site. It looks very similar to the Staraid autoguider, offering:

• Starsense alignment
• Polar alignment 
• Auto guiding

All without the need of a computer. This would replace my current autoguider, iPolar and Starsense camera - and I do like the idea of just having to run CPWI and image capture on my laptop. Downsides are it is Celestron compatible only - I also have an AZ-GTI and have been thinking about replacing my AVX with a strain wave drive mount. 

Looks like it will be around £800 (again Staraid prices) based on the US$799. I think I'll wait for the early adopter feedback before deciding whether or not to buy one.

Celestron Starsense autoguider

[Louis D]

It reminds me of a breech-loading cannon from this angle:

Maybe StarBlaster for name? 😁