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Small black rectangular GPS module with cable connector

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher SynScan GPS Module for Telescope Alignment

SKU CH-F1CH-CC5JX

Automates telescope alignment by feeding precise GPS location data directly to Sky-Watcher SynScan systems for faster, accurate setup

  • Precise telescope alignment via integrated GPS location data
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with Sky-Watcher SynScan telescopes
  • Faster observing sessions by automating manual location entry
  • Continuous position updates for accurate celestial tracking
  • Compact portable module adds GPS to SynScan hand controllers

Sky-Watcher SynScan GPS Module

The Sky-Watcher SynScan GPS Module is an integrated receiver that automatically determines geographic coordinates and feeds them to a Sky-Watcher SynScan hand controller. It removes the need to enter latitude, longitude, date and time manually during telescope alignment. The unit is supplied new and is intended for astronomers who use SynScan-equipped mounts.

Automated location input and faster alignment

By providing real-time position data the module eliminates manual entry errors and shortens the alignment routine. The controller receives satellite-derived coordinates immediately after power-up, so the mount can begin slewing to targets sooner. No additional software or configuration steps are required beyond the standard SynScan handset interface.

Suits SynScan owners wanting quicker setups

Observers who frequently move their equipment between sites will benefit from the automatic location update each session. Users of non-SynScan mounts or those who prefer manual coordinate entry will not gain functionality from this accessory. The module does not add tracking precision beyond what the mount and hand controller already deliver.

Highlights

  • Precise telescope alignment via integrated GPS location data
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with Sky-Watcher SynScan telescopes
  • Faster observing sessions by automating manual location entry
  • Continuous position updates for accurate celestial tracking
  • Compact portable module adds GPS to SynScan hand controllers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the USB plug or cable need replacing after repeated field use?

The module connects via a standard USB-A plug; the cable and connector are the only parts that typically wear out and can be swapped with any spare USB-A lead.

What limits how long the GPS can run on a single observing session?

The receiver draws only a few tens of milliamps from the telescope hand controller, so the controller's own battery capacity is the practical limit.

Does the module get hot or noisy when left powered all night?

It has no fan or moving parts and consumes very little power, so it stays cool and completely silent during extended use.

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