Stellar. Smarter. Superior.

Thank you for an incredible product. I was thinking I was going to get a so-so project box and things that don't work well. Absolutely NOT the case. Once again, thank you for such a superb product!
Rick, Calgary, Canada

I've been at this hobby for only a couple of years, and although I've spent many many long nights studying objects in our solar system, I've just barely explored and learned about the world of DSOs. That just changed in a big way. So, two thumbs up for the Nexus/SkySafari combination!
M., Tokyo, Japan

It was really quite a joy to get a couple of stars aligned and to use the Nexus with SkySafari+ on the iPad. It is everything that I hoped it would be. I'm really excited about the Nexus and SkySafari on the iPad.
Doug, Virginia, USA

I'm thrilled with the results! Set up and connecting to the scope was amazingly easy, as was the 2 star alignment in Sky Safari. Honestly, you've made a game changer!
Mark B., Ohio, USA

The Nexus WLAN unit is a super piece of kit. If I was building a dob and planning DSCs, I would no longer consider ArgoNavis or SkyCommander, for less money one can install Nexus and really have a state of the art system ( assuming one does have a smartphone or iPad ).
David G., UK

Nexus

Advanced wireless multifunctional telescope adapter.

Nexus combines Digital Setting Circles and USB Serial To Wifi interface in one powerful package.

Nexus is a multifunctional WiFi telescope interface. Using the advantages of WiFi, Nexus allows seamless interfacing of your telescope to the most popular planetarium software running on WiFi compatible computing devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Computers, Kindle Fire, Android phones/tablets, Windows based PCs/tablets.

You can use Nexus with planetarium software such as SkySafari Plus/Pro, Starry Night, Cartes du Ciel, TheSky, and more.

MAIN FEATURES

Dual power source – internal 9V battery, or external 9-25V DC
Operating temperatures range from -20ºC – 50ºC (-4ºF – 120º)
Supports extended Ouranos, Bbox, and Sky Commander communication protocols
Handles TTL quadrature optical encoders with practically unlimited number of pulses per second
Class I WiFi device (up to 150 metres range)
Two RS232 ports
One USB port
Controls the shutter release on DSLRs
Works with planetarium software running on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS X
Supports ServoCAT, SiTech and SkyTracker

Nexus can function as:

Wireless DSC
Wireless DSC with ServoCAT*
Wireless DSC + 2 x RS232 to WiFi + 1 x USB** serial to WiFi adapters
Serial to WiFi adapter

Both Access Point and Infrastructure (WPE/WPA/WPA2) WiFi network connections are supported. WPS is supported in the infrastructure mode only.

Using Nexus in combination with a planetarium software provides a cost effective yet very advanced DSC controller supporting all popular telescopes.

Please refer to the user manual for further detail. It can be downloaded from the Manuals & Guides page on our website.

WHAT’S IN EACH BOX

When your Nexus arrives, it will contain:

1 x Nexus unit
1 x Nexus User Manual
1 x Nexus Setup Guides Booklet
1 x car lighter adapter cable
1 x DB9 male serial cable
1 x wall mount panel with screws

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS INCLUDE

Serial cable for Celestron, length 0.5m
Serial cable for Orion/Skywatcher, length 0.5m
Serial cable for Meade LX200, length 0.5m
Serial cable for Meade Autostar, length 0.5m
Serial cable for Argo Navis, length 0.5m

PRODUCT DETAILS

Dimensions: 88mm x 110mm x 38mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 140g (without battery)

Notes:

* - Using a special utility from Astro Devices is required to be able to use Nexus with other planetarium software supporting ServoCAT. Please also note that additional cables are required that are available from Astro Devices at extra cost. Please e-mail us for further details. All generations of ServoCAT are supported (USB and non-USB).
** - Nexus supports USB serial devices based on CP210x (iOptron mounts), FT232x (ServoCAT Gen3, SiTech) and PL2303 (iOptron, Meade) chips.
*** - Encoders sold separately

You can purchase Nexus directly from our online shop.