Let me give you some practical advice from a guy who was in your position 2 years ago. Don't! The 10" Starfinder Eq I bought has some pluses and minuses; Great...
Hi All, I'm a new member and really joined this group to ask the following question: I own an 8 inch lx200 and wish to operate it via computer control using a ...
preferred computer control software for lx200My vote would be for Starry Night Pro. I have a bunch of astro programs and SNP is the lap-leader. It controls...
There are more than two! TheSky - SoftwareBisque - Top of the heap. This is the best but it is pricey. http:\\www.softwarebisque.com (I think the URL is...
http://home.earthlink.net/~ngc5139/SCI/497/ Can you tell I've had a little time on my hands? Actually, it had occurred to me that this was doable, so I did...
My vote would be for SNP for the same reasons. The LX200 interface utilized the ACP program. A version of ACP comes with SNP but I recommend buying the...
preferred computer control software for lx200My vote would be for Cartes Du Ciel - Sky Charts it supports the LX200 interface, there are lots of extras that...
Hi all list-members I'll be buying an ETX 125 from overseas soon, so I'm currently compiling a checklist of "must-check" items. I'm checking Weasner's ETX site...
I am having constant problems with the bundled StarryNight software which came with the Meade scopes. It keeps locking up anytime I try to do anything except...
I've run it for several months under Windows ME and Windows XP without any problems. Try updating your DirectX drivers from MS to see if that helps. The next...
I use Starry Night Pro and I love it. I have a bunch of the others, but my absolute favorite is SNP. If you are having crash problems, you can keep trying to...
Chris: What is added in Starry Night Pro that you like. I have used the bundled one and the demo version of backyard, but have never owned a "paid" version. ...
Hello Kevin, I'd throw my lot in with SkyMap Pro as well. It works like a dream on the LX-200, allowing you to use either laptop or keypad while still...
Compared to my other astro programs (The Sky, Red Shift, etc.) it seems to have a more intuitive interface, better zoom detail, better navigation and the ...
... The bundle edition on the CD is at least two revisions out-of-date. There's even a text "readme" file -on- the CD saying it's obsolete. IF you visit the...
Does anyone know if GPS systems will be available to place on current scopes, John...
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I think someone should write a patch for the autostar to read the Lat/lon from the serial port connected to the NMEA interface on a GPS receiver. How much...
It should be possible to write a plugin for SNP to read a GPS and then have it set the Autostar, but I wonder how useful it would really be, since you can just...
If Your handy you can run it from an av. input. just look into a meade electronic eyepiece. run av. cable and 505 or 506 cable to telescope and comp. it works...
... Herb, Surly you could take it out in the parking lot for a spin??? Or is it raining up there? I'm expecting mine on Monday -- the UPS tracking site sez...
Hey all, If anyone is interested I updated my web page. I went to work super tweaking my ETX-125 and DS-90 to make them better. I did a web page describing...
In a message dated 2/9/02 6:24:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... How do i get a stargazing permit in Suffolk County New York or for all of new York. please....
It WAS raining when I left - It is clear here in Arizona though. <g> Herb Anacortes Telescope www.BuyTelescopes.com www.SellTelescopes.com www.AstroMart.com ...
Thanks for the responses to my previous inquiry. Here's another question. I see these glorious images (photographic not CCD) from people using 10 or 12 inch...
... ideas? Poor cable connections, dead autostar. Does the ETX90's Powe LED come on? If not, then the Autostar is really causing problems. Check the HBX...
