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Hello all I am new to this site and I'm trying to get involed in astronomy I have a fairly good telescope but do not know how to use it and will be looking for help. I plan on starting from the beginning so lets get started
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Welcome to TSS!

What scope and mount do you have?
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I have an Celestron Nexstar se8 but it's been so long since I've used it I have forgotten how so thats why I'm starting from scratch and when I say from scratch I mean it
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I also have a the StarSense BUT I downloaded the skyPortal app on my phone and purchased a WIFI module and was hoping to get started using the skyportal software one of the questions I have is can I remove the starsense when using the skyportal software
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Hi and welcome to TSS :D I can't help you as I don't have the Starsense mount/software, but I'm sure others will chime in on that.

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Hi Clake, and welcome here to the Forum!

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Welcome to the forum! This is the place to learn.

I have an SE-8, but I probably can't help much with the electronics and software, since I only bought it for the OTA. But it is a popular package, and I am sure lots of members use them and can help you.
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Clake4341 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:39 pm I also have a the StarSense BUT I downloaded the skyPortal app on my phone and purchased a WIFI module and was hoping to get started using the skyportal software one of the questions I have is can I remove the starsense when using the skyportal software
Welcome on board Clake! You have a nice scope there. If you want to operate your scope using skyPortal app on your phone you do need to remove the StarSense. SkyPortal uses GoTo capabilities of your SE mount. It is like operating your scope with hand controller, but instead of wired hand controller you use your phone connecting it to the scope via the WiFi adapter.
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Welcome to the forums :)
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Clake4341 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:33 pm Hello all I am new to this site and I'm trying to get involved in astronomy ......

Then you came to the right place! Welcome to the forum.

Regards

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Welcome to the forum! You'll notice at the bottom of our signatures many of us have a list of our equipment. If you list your equipment in that area it will help us answer your questions better.
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Hello and Welcome to TSS!
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Hello and welcome aboard!

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