Meade RCX-400 - this is exclusively for the Meade RCX400 scopes.
Many other telescopes have used control approaches based on the Meade protocols. Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only). Generic LX200 Type Scopes - not for use on true Meade scopes. Free expert DIY tips, support, troubleshooting help & repair advice for all Optics. The software for the Classic is in ROM (Read Only Memory) and can only be updated by replacing the ROM's with ones with newer software - if you can get them, assuming you haven't already got the latest.
* Included Part - 6' Pin to RS-232 Serial Interface Adapter Recent Meade Autostar Suite Autostar Suite Software Telescope questions, problems & answers. The Autostar is used by mainly ETX telescopes, the closest to the LX200 that uses it is the LX90. * Included Part - 6' 4 Pin to 6 Pin Cable with Integrated AUX-to-Serial Converter * AutoStar Operations - Telescope Control and Download from a PC The 497 Autostar requires the 505 Connector Cable Kit to allow updates. to input new comets, asteroids, and tours).
USB support (USB adapter sold separately) is available for 64-bit Vista or Windows 7 operating systems with use of a 64 bit driver available for free download at Specifications for Meade #506 Cable Connector Kit w/Software for 494 Autostar equipped models #04513: Autostar Update Software is a free download that allows the Autostar operating system and object catalogs to be updated over the Internet (e.g. For Meade Model 494 Autostar equipped models only.Ī Pentium II/400mhz computer is recommended. Includes a 6 foot 4 pin to 6 pin serial cable with integrated AUX-to-serial converter and 6 pin to RS-232 serial interface adapter. This enables even the beginner to locate and identify objects to observe with the telescope and print out star charts for use in observing sessions. Displays more than 15,000 celestial wonders: galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars and planets on your PC. Controls any Meade telescope with a 494 Autostar, allowing telescope control from the PC. USB Adapter sold separately.Īutostar Suite Astronomer Edition shows the night sky, constellations, planet positions, and more for any location on Earth. AutoStar Update: AutoStar Suite Version 5.5: The open architecture of the Meade Autostar permits the update of operating software, the loading of events such as comets, satellites, and minor planets, and allows you to share or 'clone' this information with other Autostars. Envisage Version 7.09 is Meades DSI camera control software.
The Meade Envisage software and drivers must be installed before this camera will operate. This plug-in driver is available as part of the Obsolete Driver. For use with #494 AutoStar equipped models including Meade ETX-60, ETX-70 and ETX-80 and most DS-2000 series models from a PC. This page provides information from Meade and users on the Meade AutoStar, AudioStar, cables, and the AutoStar updater software. Allows you to both operate and update your AutoStar equipped Meade telescope from your computer. Meade #506 Connector Cable Kit with Autostar Suite Astronomer Edition Software #04513.