Sky-Watcher Synscan Hand Controller kit for AZ-Go2 Explorer, AZ-GTi

The Sky-Watcher SynScan Hand Controller Kit provides a comprehensive solution for amateur astronomers seeking precise and intuitive control over their AZ-Go2 Explorer and AZ-GTi telescopes. This kit offers advanced navigation features, including Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) and Periodic Error Correction, which significantly enhance your ability to locate and track celestial objects for a more immersive experience. With an extensive database of 13,740 objects, users can easily explore planets, nebulae, and star clusters, while the built-in backlash compensation ensures smooth, accurate movements by minimizing mechanical errors.

Designed for convenience and longevity, the controller features updatable firmware and the ability to store star alignment data, eliminating the need for repeated alignment processes during your sessions. For even higher precision, it seamlessly integrates with an optional GPS Mouse to enhance tracking and positioning accuracy. The user-friendly interface is equipped with a red LED backlight for visibility in the dark and an adjustable buzzer for audible cues, ensuring that your navigation through the cosmos is as seamless as possible.

Product Features in Detail

Optimized for Portable Mounts
This kit is the perfect physical interface for the AZ-GTi and AZ-Go2 series. While these mounts often rely on Wi-Fi, having a dedicated hand controller provides tactile, button-based control that many observers prefer for cold nights or precise centering.

Professional-Grade Tracking
Despite its user-friendly design, the controller includes "Periodic Error Correction" (PEC). This feature learns the mechanical rhythm of your mount’s gears and corrects for tiny wobbles, keeping stars perfectly centered during long observations.

Smart Alignment Storage
If you observe from the same location frequently, the alignment storage feature is a game-changer. It allows the telescope to "remember" its orientation, drastically reducing the time spent on calibration before you can start viewing.

Micro-Movement Control
The "Backlash Compensation" feature is essential for high-magnification viewing. It eliminates the slight delay when switching directions with the arrow keys, providing a more responsive and "connected" feel to the telescope.

Future-Proof Technology
By allowing firmware updates via the internet, Sky-Watcher ensures your hardware never becomes obsolete. You can easily add new object catalogs or improved tracking algorithms as they are released by the manufacturer.

Night-Vision Friendly Interface
The adjustable LED backlighting is specifically designed to preserve your eyes' dark adaptation. Combined with adjustable buzzer volumes, it provides the necessary feedback for a successful observing session without the need for bright, white flashlights.