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Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes

Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes

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  • Motor Drive allows for tracking objects in the sky
  • No more turning knobs to follow objects
  • Eliminates the image shake from manual movements
  • Installs quickly and easily
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Motor Drive for Celestron AstroMaster or PowerSeeker EQ series telescopes.  Allow for automatic tracking of objects on your AstroMaster EQ Mount.  No more turning knobs, let the motor drive track objects for you! 


Without a motor drive the AstroMaster telescope tracks objects in the sky manually.  For example, if you had Saturn or Jupiter in your eyepiece, the object would only stay in your field-of-view at high magnifications for a few seconds.  To track objects manually, you need to turn the knobs on the EQ mount to keep the object in your view.  Each time you turn the knob, the image shake makes viewing the object impossible, making you wait for the telescope to stabilize again.


A motor drive eliminates the need for manually tracking objects.  Once your object is located, simply turn on the motor drive and adjust the speed to match the objects tracking speed.  The motor drive runs for up to 40 hours on one included 9 volt battery.


CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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Celestron Telescope Motor Drives

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Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes
 
4.0

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (18)
  • Strong construction (4)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (5)
  • Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (19)
  • Astrophotography (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (20)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (4), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

A must for serious viewing!

This drive is essential unless you like fighting to keep objects in your eyepiece. It's also a must for astrophotography. I only wish it was slightly smaller so it wouldn't interfere with the scope ...Read complete review

This drive is essential unless you like fighting to keep objects in your eyepiece. It's also a must for astrophotography. I only wish it was slightly smaller so it wouldn't interfere with the scope movement as much. Other than that, it tracks well and is worth every penny!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Gets in the way

I bought this along with the Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope as a quick and easy rig for basic viewing while I do photography with my larger scope. Unfortunately it's really turned out to...Read complete review

I bought this along with the Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope as a quick and easy rig for basic viewing while I do photography with my larger scope. Unfortunately it's really turned out to be more trouble than it's worth. The housing severely limits the range of positions to which the EQ mount can be adjusted, knocking out whole regions of the sky. If it was more easily removed or better yet could be easily swapped to the other side of the RA axis, it might be ok, but as-is, it's just too inconvenient. Added the fact that the first unit I received [...] wouldn't run the RA fast enough to track, I just can't give this a high recommendation.

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Jan

2

2012

 
5.0

Definitely would buy from telescopes.com

By Central Coast Star Gazer

from Lompoc, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes:

      It was easy to set up and use. Can't wait to take it along camping. Whole family had fun using it Christmas night! The customer service from Telescopes.com was awesome also.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Aug

      15

      2011

       
      4.0

      Easy as can be

      By Ry

      from Washington D.C.

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes:

      [...], easy set up and works exactly as it said it would. I definitely recommend this product.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      Aug

      7

      2011

       
      3.0

      Necessary but not practical

      By lito49

      from Clarksville, TN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Poor Fit

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes:

      It is helpful for tracking planets but once in place you loose the use of the micro RA adjustment knob

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      25

      2011

       
      4.0

      Great product, easy to use

      By Mimi

      from San Antonio, TX

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Great Optics
      • Widely Compatible Adapter

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes:

        Given as a gift to 4 yr old grandson. Perfect for family viewing and educating the young about the solar system.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        12

        2011

         
        4.0

        Easy to install and use

        By P&D

        from Cortlandt Manor, NY

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Astrophotography

          Comments about Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes:

          Affordable. Easy to install. Relatively easy to use. The adjustment nob is a bit of a pain, as once you find the right setting, it is easily lost if the nob is turned. It would be good if there were settings indicating the speeds.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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