Outfitted with an expansive database that includes objects inside our solar system and many deep-sky objects, the Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller provides alignment assistance, GoTo capabilities, and accurate tracking, so you spend less time trying to find objects of interest and more time observing them. Designed to only work with their SynScan mounts, the hand controller comes with two cables: one for Alt-Az mounts and another for Equatorial mounts. Its simple menu-driven interface makes it easy to navigate the 42,000-object database, plus setup and alignment features and various other functions. An integrated USB 2.0 type-B port allows you to perform firmware updates from the Sky-Watcher website or remotely control your telescope from a PC running planetarium software.
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Key Features
- Only for Sky-Watcher SynScan Mounts
- 42,000-Object Database
- Firmware Updates via USB Port
- Remote PC Control Capable
Outfitted with an expansive database that includes objects inside our solar system and many deep-sky objects, the Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller provides alignment assistance, GoTo capabilities, and accurate tracking, so you spend less time trying to find objects of interest and more time observing them. Designed to only work with their SynScan mounts, the hand controller comes with two cables: one for Alt-Az mounts and another for Equatorial mounts. Its simple menu-driven interface makes it easy to navigate the 42,000-object database, plus setup and alignment features and various other functions. An integrated USB 2.0 type-B port allows you to perform firmware updates from the Sky-Watcher website or remotely control your telescope from a PC running planetarium software.
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Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Overview
UPC: 050234301060
Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Reviews
Good, not great
By Richard
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-15
It works well, but construction is sub-par relative to cost and I wonder how long it will last.
Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller review
By Johann
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-13
The sky-watcher hand controller is handy and I like the buttons being larger than the app for synscan on my smartphone. I think the hand controller has a larger library of objects to view and I don't have to think about keeping it charged up separately from the telescope. I don't like that I have to reset the basic settings each time I use the hand controller and setting the longitude and latitude suffers from not being able to use numbers larger than 5. Using the synscan app on my smartphone and the hand controller at the same time creates conflict so I have to use one device or the other. Although the hand controller has to be set up at each use I like it for the larger buttons and easy to read screen.
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Will this work on the Skywatcher 150/750 EQ3-2 ...
Will this work on the Skywatcher 150/750 EQ3-2 go-to wifi?
Yes. the Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller #S30106 is the correct replacement hand controller for the Skywatcher 150/750 EQ3-2 go-to.
Date published: 2024-05-02
Can this be used with the other two tripods... ...
Can this be used with the other two tripods... the Sky Watcher S21140 and the S21170... instead of the WIFI Phone links? I need a wired hand controller.
The Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller Will work with the Sky-Watcher AZ-GTe GoTo AZ Mount (BH #SKAZGTE • MFR #S21140). However the Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Motorized Alt-Azimuth Solar Telescope Mount (BH #SKSQM • MFR #S21170) cannot be used with this hand controller.
Date published: 2022-07-28
will it work normaly on my Orion Atlas II EQ-G?
will it work normaly on my Orion Atlas II EQ-G?
Sky-Watcher will only say that it is only for Sky-Watcher SynScan Mounts
Date published: 2021-08-19
Added battereis, attached wire from hand ...
Added battereis, attached wire from hand controller to AZGTi, pushed red power button... nothing happens! What is wrong?
Cleac the controller contacts with a pencil eraser first
Date published: 2021-08-15
Is this controller compatible with a Meade LZ90 ...
Is this controller compatible with a Meade LZ90 telescope?
The Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller (BH # SKS30106) is only compatible with Sky-Watcher SynScan Mounts.
Date published: 2025-03-03
Is this capable of AZ and EQ or is it strictly ...
Is this capable of AZ and EQ or is it strictly EQ? Is there an AZ version?
The Sky-Watcher SynScan v5 Hand Controller is compatible with equatorial mounts and also with alt-azimuth mounts.
Date published: 2025-02-20
Added batteries, plugged in hand control to ...
Added batteries, plugged in hand control to AZGTi, pushed red power button...nothing works! What did I do wrong?
Sometimes during overseas shipping a film develops on the contacts. Take a pencil eraser and rum the battery contacts in the unit. Also check with Sky-Watcher if there has been any firmware updates.
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Date published: 2021-08-17
Will this work on skywatcher status adventurer?
Will this work on skywatcher status adventurer?
Yes it is a replacement for the original hand control unit.
Date published: 2021-12-20