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Folder Autostar Retrofit Resources
Where to find the parts and construction information.
 
Folder Autostar Retrofit Showcase
Non-GOTO scope mounts retrofitted with Meade Autostar GOTO control.
 
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Aeroquest Machining
Custom high-precision worm gears and telescope drive assemblies
http://www.aeroquest-machining.com 		data_plumber1
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American Astronomy Center of Excellence
Astronomy equipment manufactured by American businesses.
http://www.astronomycoe.com 		astrocoe
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Astro Physics
Makers of awesome mounts
http://www.astro-physics.com 		data_plumber1
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Astro-Snap
Webcam control freeware with autoguiding capabilities
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/astrosnap 		data_plumber1
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Astronomy in Alaska
My ATM adventures, including adding Meade Autostar GOTO control to non-GOTO mounts
http://www.data-plumber.com/astronomy.htm 		data_plumber1
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Awesome home-made eyepieces
What can be done when you have a CNC machine shop!
http://home.fuse.net/astronomy/eyepieces.html 		data_plumber1
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Cartes du Ciel
Very nice free astronomy planetarium program for Windows and Linux
http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/index.php 		data_plumber1
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Celestron Yahoo group
Support group for all Celestron product owners.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron-Uncensored 		data_plumber1
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ClearSkies.NL
356 Autostar, NexStar, Argo Navis and Gemini tours for 3312 objects in 69 constellations (and growing), with matching observation guides to be used at the telescope.
http://www.clearskies.nl/Observing/ObservingTools.htm 		clearskiesnl
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Compass deviation
Learn about magnetic compass deviation!
http://www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/compass_e.shtml 		data_plumber1
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Compute your magnetic compass deviation!
Learn more about compasses and true North.
http://www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/mirp_e.shtml 		data_plumber1
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DS metal gears
CURRENTLY UNABLE TO CONTACT - DO NOT SEND THEM MONEY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
http://home.comcast.net/~bsquarbynes/ 		data_plumber1
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EQ3-2 Conversion - latest URL (August 2008)
Straightforward conversion of EQ3-2 mount using DS motors and Autostar
http://www.madpc.co.uk/~peterv/astroplover/equipnbits/EQ3.htm 		neuteronstar
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EQ3-2 Conversion -new URL
Straightforward conversion of EQ3-2 mount using DS motors and Autostar
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/equipnbits/EQ3.htm 		ableier
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EQ6 - Orion Atlas AutoStar retrofit
A heavy duty mount gets an affordable GOTO system using LXD55 motors
http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/g/a/gag1/aseq6/aseq6.htm 		greg_granville
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GoTo & Tracking Systems
Custom mount conversions and custom mounts for EQ and Dobs
http://www.gototelescopes.com 		janeschrader
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Lee Cole
20" f/5 ASTRO WORKS GEM
http://pleasantridgeobservatories.googlepages.com/home 		lee.cole17
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Make your own autostar cable for 497 controller
For the 497 autostar controller to HBX port on your mount. Other useful autostar information is also available at Mike Waesners site. Another link below to this great website.
http://www.weasner.com/etx/autostar/2008/497HBXcable.html 		ajynrynn
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Mike Weasner's mega ETX site
The web's best Meade Autostar, ETX and DS resource!
http://www.weasner.com/etx/menu.html 		data_plumber1
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Newtonian Reflector's Yahoo Group
Got a Newt? Join this group!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewtonianReflector 		data_plumber1
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Raye's Space Stuff
http://rayesspacestuff.00space.com 		smokeyv62614
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Ron Wodaski's comments on the GP-DX
And a great set of instructions on doing proper polar alignment.
http://www.newastro.com/wodaski/review_GP_DX.htm 		data_plumber1
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ScopeStuff
Telescope Accessories and Hardware
http://www.scopestuff.com 		scopestuffdo...
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Star Track
Freeware webcam autoguiding program
http://www.davidditch.com/astro/startrack/software/index.html 		data_plumber1
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Star Trek Games
http://dmoz.saemco.org/Games/Video_Games/Action/Space_Combat/Star_Trek_Games/ 		erayzat
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StarGPS
Add GPS to your Autostar* 495/497 controlled telescope!
http://www.stargps.ca 		mrmark.rm
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Steve Bedair's Telescope Mounts
Autostar powered mounts
http://bedair.org/ScopeStuff.html 		stevebedair
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The Baader NexStar Bracket
Use the inexpensive Celestron NexStar mount with other scopes!
http://www.alpineastro.com/mounting_accessories/nexstar_bracket/nexstar_bracket.htm 		data_plumber1
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U.K. Observatories
Roll off roof observatory manufacturers and installers
http://www.ukobservatories.co.uk 		olympus_mons...
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University Optics
Dealer of a classic heavy-duty sand-cast GEM mount. You supply the gears and motors.
http://www.universityoptics.com 		data_plumber1
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Virtual Moon Atlas
Lunar mapping freeware
http://www.astrosurf.com/avl/UK_index.html 		data_plumber1
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Vixen GPD2 Conversion
Vixen and Meade Mount (select DOCUMENTS)
http://picasaweb.google.com/jvwall3/JohnSAstroImages 		jvwall3
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Vixen SP - LXD55 retrofit
Step by step description of how to attach lxd55 motors to your Vixen SP
http://tkerns.mystarband.net/astro/lxd55/lxd55mod.htm 		tdkerns
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Vixen: Makers of the GP, GP-DX, Atlux
Vixen Japan's home page
http://www.vixen.co.jp 		data_plumber1
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Webcam and Video Astronomy
Taking astro pictures with webcams and video equipment.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/c.rogers/ 		cobber_cov
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Zarf Digicam astronomy adapters
No-mar afocal astrophotography digicam adapters
http://www.zarfenterprises.com/ 		data_plumber1
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