Does RS-232 connection provide real-time computer display of telescope view? Can I record real-time star tracking time and coordinates?
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No. The RS 232 connection can be used only to track stars using the software that comes with the Telescope. To view real time with the telescope on a lens you can use a logitech camera and an adapter which you can get on amazon
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I haven't tried any of the HD cams on this telescope but you have couple of choices that might work. They'll work with a laptop but how would these connect to a tablet.You can find them here on Amazon for cheaper than listed price below.1. Orion StarShoot USB Eyepiece Camera II (Black) $59.992. Celestron NexImage 5 MP $199.993. Orion 52175 StarShoot Solar System Color Imaging Camera IV $99.99The other option is to mount your existing camera on the telescope with Celestron 93626 Universal Digital Camera Adapter.
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If you provide images in real time, you should check if the focal length of your telescope adpta the sensor to pick up the picture well. If you would need nnot possible focal reducer. Look closely at the characteristics of your telescope and compare them with the camera thus'll come to a conclusion. Best Regards.
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I haven't hooked up what you have, but I use these control an astronomical telescope and they work great. I replaced a number of other USB/Serial converters that used Prolific chips with these. These use FTDI chips and are much more reliable, at least in the astronomical community.
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This is a basic telescope. There is no place to connect a laptop. Digital cameras and 35mm cameras can however be mounted with optional Celestron adaptor accessories.
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I just found this information on another dealer's website. From: JIM EDMISTON Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 1:55 PM Subject: SkyScout Production Update Importance: High Unfortunately, we have run into problems securing the GPS crystal for the SkyScout. This crystal was substituted by the factory with a part that we did not specify and resulted in inconsistent GPS readings. We were not informed of this by the factory and discovered it only during our testing of the initial production models. We want to make sure that we put out the best product possible , so we will need to delay our first shipments of SkyScout until mid to late June. The potential of SkyScout is so great that we cannot risk it by sending out product that performs inconsistently. We do not have a firm handle on the initial production quantities at this time, but it is anticipated that they will not be large. Production will be fairly allocated to the major accounts that have placed orders . Please express our apologies to our customers over this situation. Please be assured that this project has the highest priority of all relevant departments at Celestron. Jim Edmiston, Vice President of Sales, Celestron, 2835 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503
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Celestron has a list on their site. Check the mount you have, not the telescope.
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Brite View offers a PC Utility on their web site that will allow remote monitoring. I just spoke to their Tech Support staff just 10 minutes ago.
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I am not quite sure there's an app for this telescope. I am so bummed to report that the telescope that I purchased for my father hasn't worked to the day. :(
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I was pleasantly shocked and surprised when I simply pressed my Phillips desktop computer cam up to one of the eyepieces. I was Skyping with a friend and he saw the specimen very clearly! WOW. I would imagine that I can simply set up a mount over one of the eyepieces and take photo snapshots AND/OR videos of anything I wish to observe.
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no i think the instuructions are wrong, i have two of these and none have the telescope, it has just the CPU exhaust.
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I know very little about astrophotography but I am reasonably sure you need to have an equatorial mount for your scope to accurately track objects for any amount of time. The next star 8 comes with the alt azimuth mount. I think you can buy the equatorial mount as an accessory. My guess would be less than a minute with your scope as is.
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download the Driver and software: http://www.astrometa.com.tw/integrated_en.html?rnd=0.04443751857616007
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I purchased this telescope around two years ago. I'm an amateur star gazer, but I feel this is a high end telescope. It is motorized, with several speed options for near and far gazing. It can also be programmed to follow specified objects. It's definitely helpful while viewing our moon. Hope this helped answer your question.
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I have a Meade ETX70 with Autostar. I find the included alignment system to be too time consuming. The SkyScout does a pretty decent job in locating my objects of interest. I then point the telescope to that area and fine tune the location until I have it centered. For the price I find it to be a worthwhile investment.
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First, you might be able to get info and a new booklet from Celestron Tech, who have been very helpful tyo me in the past. If they can't help you, I may have the original instructions, and would copy them for you. Also, I'd be willing to answer questions because I've used them a lot. For starters, in case you have a Mac, you can download only a 100 or fewer pics to your computer at oncer, not the maximum on the scope. Glitch in program, written for PCs. Feel free to ask. Aloha, coni
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The GPS only captures time, date and location information so that you don't have to enter it manually. If you do have the GPS, make sure to enable the functionality through the NexStar menu. SkyQ Link allows the remote operation of the telescope but the alignment process still needs to be done manually. I agree with Doug, I would save my cash and get something more usefule like a Televue Barlow lens. You'll get more value out of it.In short, I find that Celestron makes good optical equipment and portable mounts but their ancillary products are yet to be desired. I have a few of these items and there aren't any that have been trouble free. Tech supports common boiler plate response is to 'replace' the item. The GPS only captures time, date and location information so that you don't have to enter it manually. If you do have the GPS, make sure to enable the functionality through the NexStar menu. SkyQ Link allows the remote operation of the telescope but the alignment process still needs to be done manually. I agree with Doug, I would save my cash and get something more usefule like a Televue Barlow lens. You'll get more value out of it.In short, I find that Celestron makes good optical equipment and portable mounts but their ancillary products are yet to be desired. I have a few of... » Read More The GPS only captures time, date and location information so that you don't have to enter it manually. If you do have the GPS, make sure to enable the functionality through the NexStar menu. SkyQ Link allows the remote operation of the telescope but the alignment process still needs to be done manually. I agree with Doug, I would save my cash and get something more usefule like a Televue Barlow lens. You'll get more value out of it.In short, I find that Celestron makes good optical equipment and portable mounts but their ancillary products are yet to be desired. I have a few of these items and there aren't any that have been trouble free. Tech supports common boiler plate response is to 'replace' the item. « Show Less