Do I need to own a PC to use this or will a Mac work? Or is a computer not essential in setting up this telescope- I am completely new to telescopes
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No. I think there might be software available that you can use to tie the telescope to a computer, but it isn't necessary to use a computer with it (I don't use one with it). It is a good idea to have your GPS or latitude/longitude location for where you will be using it at, as that is the best way to get it set up so it knows where it is at so the internal computer (that is part of the drive system) can figure out where it is pointing and then find things (if you want to use that feature). As an example, since I live in a small but heavily "light polluted" city, I generally don't use it in my own back yard, but instead take it out camping or some evenings will drive out into the countryside (to state land that is about 15 minutes away) and use a GPS app on my smart phone to find my location to enter it into the telescopes system, so that I can use that feature to locate things that are worth seeing and to use the "tracking" system that will move the telescope with the sky so that what you are looking at doesn't drift out of sight as the sky rotates. I do recommend purchasing good rechargable batteries for the telescope though, as it does use a modest amount of energy (the rechargeables I use will last a little over an hour and I keep an extra set of them charged with the telescope so I can change them out), otherwise you will be using 8 alkaline batteries every couple of hours of use (whereas the rechargeables, while about 2-3 times the price initially will be usable hundreds of times before needing to be replaced). There is also a large battery pack option (can't recall what it is called now) that is available for the telescope which I would recommend if you plan to use it for longer periods of time (I play to buy one at some point, but just haven't made the purchase yet).
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No PC necessary to use the telescope, I have no idea if a MAC is useful or not.
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You do not need to have a PC to use this. It works straight out of the box once you figure out how to use SkyAlign which is what you use to align the scope with the celestial objects. There is software for the PC that you can buy with an additional cable that you would have to purchase to connect you PC to the telescope. I do not know that software is compatible with Mac.
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If your PC is an X89 IBM style PC and it is so old it is still running on WIN XP sp3 and have a D-9 Com-1 port, then yes that will work. However, if you have a newer PC with ONLY USB II or III, then you need to acquire a second adapter that converts the D-9 plug to a USB so the cable can now be routed from your PC through both adapters and into the RJ-11 jack on the Celestron Remote Controller. You should also have the Celestron software CD so it can communicate to the remote on the telescope in order to allow you to set up alignment starting with True North. Once this is complete the Earth Motion motor will start to sync so you can the move the telescope to capture clear images of many stars, planets, The MOON etc. Hope this was helpful. Have fun...Carrera901
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The telescope does not have a picture option. If u take one with a camera it will most likely not look very good. There may be an attachment u can find somewhere for an extra cost but right out of the box there is no option for pictures
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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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I have the same setup as you. Mac at home and PC at work. We use them on both systems.
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The software included is only compatible with windows, also you have to download a newer version of the software from the ASTROMETA website, maybe in the website they can help you out with the OS version.
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Yes, I believe you can use w a Mac laptop as I hooked mine up & it seemed to recognize it. I have not tried it in a professional setting or venue. I can't answer with accuracy your other questions.
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I have not found an app that directly controls this telescope. However apps I use along side it are Google sky map and phases of the moon. Also Celestron Skyportal app. There are many different apps out there. The on board computerized audiostar is also fantastic. Once the telescope is aligned properly you can find lits in the universe with it. Hope this helps. I wish you Clear Skies :)
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Yes. Mac OS X 10.5 or above. I have a Mac with windows installed along with OS X, it works on both. I'm pretty sure there are better microscopes but depending on what you are using it for it works and is pretty cheap. I give it a 7.5 out of 10. It doesnt suck but I wasn't overly impressed. Good Luck.
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I'm using a Windows P.C. Not sure about using a Mac. I would contact Canon for more details. The software (Pixela) that came with my videocam does require only Windows OS to operate.
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Not exactly, with the purchase of a t-ring and universal adapter a DSLR camera can be coupled to this telescope. The camera could then be coupled to a laptop. That's how I shoot with my telescopes that are dedicated for astrophotography. HOWEVER, this is not the best type of telescope for that sort of combination because it has no motors for tracking. It will not counteract the earth's rotation and the target will keep moving out of your eyepiece. You could only take pictures of a few bright objects like planets. I have seen some good pictures of planets that were taken with dobsonian telescopes. The purpose of a dobsonian is to get the largest, brightest, best visual views for the least expense. My XT10 offers better views than any of my other scopes. My other scopes, however, use a tripod that offers better tracking for photography. If you want the ability to track for long exposures you'll have to pay more. It is hard to find a quality photography telescope for much under $2,000. My complete photography set up is worth about $4,000. Still, when I want to view the night sky, I go back to my XT10.
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Not at all. It's as simple as it gets. Just point, focus, and enjoy. Just make sure the table you use as a base is steady. I think Orion also has a 6" table top for around $270. One thing I always enjoy is to slowly scan parts of the sky that appear empty. I'm always amazed at how much more I can see with a little help. Your best first target, IMHO, is the moon when it's not full. Look along the transition from shadow to light. The 3D effect will blow you away!
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I just ordered the Celestron Nexstar SLT 130, as recommended by a friend who has been into astronomy for years..as a beginner myself I would definitely recommend this telescope...I've used it every night since I've gotten it...the computer makes it really easy to set up and find planets and stars right away!
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Not without adapters for a camera. There are no electronic components to this telescope, it is strictly an optical instrument. You could buy the correct parts to connect a camera, as you can with most telescopes, but straight out of the box no, no camera or computer connectivity.
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The software comes on a disk so unless you can find a download version you probably can't use this eyepiece. It may be useable with other 3 rd party software, but I know nothing about that. God luck and clear skies!
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Thank you for your inquiry. This telescope will not work with a computer. It is a manually operated telescope. Also, regrettably, we do not ship internationally from the United States.
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You would need a camera in place of the eye piece to record and display onto a laptop what the telescope was pointing towards.