Use this page to place orders for SkyWire, accessories, and other products directly from Southern Stars. For payment details, shipping information, and other products, see our How to Order page.
European customers please note: For faster delivery, you may prefer to order from a reseller in Europe. Overseas shipping, and customs processing, can delay European deliveries by more than a month from the time the order is placed. Click our Resellers page for a list of our European resellers.
For wireless communication with a USB or serial telescope using the Wi-Fi built into a Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Requires a USB cable or telescope serial cable - if you don't already have one for your telescope, see below. Also requires SkySafari app (for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) to control the telescope. Runs on 4 AA batteries (not included) or 6-12V external DC power. AC power adapter sold separately; see below.
Powers SkyFi or Orion StarSeek Wi-Fi module from AC wall socket. This small-form-factor AC adapter accepts input AC current worldwide, from 110V - 240V, at 50 or 60 Hz. The AC plug is the North American 2-prong type. It can be used internationally by adding a local wall socket adapter (not included). Output is 7.5V DC. FCC/CE/UL-certified; RoHS (lead free); complies with EISA 2007 (Energy Star) requirements.
For wired serial communication with a telescope from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Requires SkySafari, version 2.1 or higher, on an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch running iOS 4 or higher.
SkyWire also requires a telescope serial cable. If you don't already have one for your telescope, you can order one below.
For connecting SkyFi, SkyWire, or a Windows or Mac computer, to Meade/Celestron/Orion/SkyWatcher telescopes. Please make sure you select the correct telescope cable option below. We do not supply serial cables for Takahashi, AstroPhysics, Losmady, or other telescope models. For those brands, contact the telescope manufacturer to obtain a serial cable for your telescope.
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We ship SkyFi orders every Friday via USPS Priority or Express Mail. Customers in the United States, please allow two weeks for Priority Mail delivery, or two days for Express Mail delivery. Customers outside the United States, please allow up to four weeks for Priority Mail delivery, or two weeks for Express Mail delivery. For international orders, customs processing time may add an additional delay.