Orion IntelliScope Object Locator

The IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator is designed exclusively for use with Orion's SkyQuest IntelliScope Dobsonian telescope series. It will not function with other telescope models or brands.

No, this is a push-to system, not a go-to system. It provides digital guidance by showing you exactly which direction to move your telescope, but you must manually guide the tube to the target coordinates.

Installation is straightforward and typically requires only basic tools. The system connects to the encoders already present on compatible SkyQuest models, meaning you do not need to modify your telescope's optics or mechanical structure.

Yes, it is highly effective in light-polluted skies. Because the system relies on digital coordinates rather than star-hopping or visual constellation recognition, it can guide you to planets and bright deep-sky objects even when many stars are invisible to the naked eye.

Yes, you will need to perform a simple two-star alignment each time you set up your telescope. This process calibrates the digital sensors to your specific location and orientation, ensuring the accuracy of the object tracking.