An AutoStar Update Tool in the software keeps your AutoStar II computer hand control current by downloading the latest system firmware updates and comet, asteroid, and satellite data from the internet.
You can also use the software to control your telescope remotely via the internet. Designed to be the ultimate platform for remote digital astronomy with your Meade telescope, the AutoStar Suite Astronomer's Edition contains tools for dome controls, weather sensors, and other functions required for this purpose. You can reach your telescope and dome through a single network connection.
This solves the biggest problem in setting up for remote access to your telescope - the problem of your distance from the scope itself. You can be in your living room to control the scope in your backyard, or just as easily, control a friend's system in another country! Previous Post Next Post. AutoStar software. Support » Documents » Videos » Knowledge Base. Recent Posts.
Use the Arrow keys to move the telescope vertically up and down. The Left Arrow key rotates the telescope horizontally counterclockwise, while the Right Arrow key rotates it clockwise. Additionally, use the Arrow keys to to move the cursor across the display: Use the Right or Left Arrow key to move the cursor from one number to the next in the display.
The menu is displayed on the first line of the screen. Options in the menu are displayed, one at a time, on the second line. Press the Scroll keys to move through the options. Press and hold a Scroll key to move quickly through the options. The Scroll keys also control the speed of text scrolling on the AutoStar display. When text is scrolling, press and hold the Up Scroll key for a faster display speed and the Down Scroll key for a slower display speed. Key : Press to access the "Help" file.
Press the? The Help system is essentially an on-screen instruction manual. If you have a question about an AutoStar operation, e. When satisfied with the Help provided, press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with the chosen procedure. You can also share software with other AutoStar enthusiasts or control your telescope remotely from your PC. See the Meade General Catalog or go to www.
Utility Light : Use this built-in red light to illuminate star charts and accessories without disturbing your eye's adaptation to darkness.
Press "0" to turn the light on and off. This section describes how to initialize AutoStar. Perform this procedure the first time you use AutoStar.
Tighten Locks: Tighten the Altitude lock and tripod base lock knob. Sun Warning : A message displays that warns you not to look at the Sun. At the end of this message, press the key prompted by AutoStar to signify that the message has been read and understood. This screen asks you if you wish to choose either the zip code of your observing location or the location i.
Press Up to select the zip code option or down to enter the city and state. If you wish to change this setting later on, use the Site menu. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the digits. When you reach the desired number, use the Right Arrow key to move to the next digit position. Repeat this process until all 5 digits of your zip code are entered. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of countries, states, and provinces.
The next screen asks for the city listed alphabetically closest to the observing site. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of cities. AutoStar then requests the telescope model number. Use the Scroll keys to cycle through the database of models. System initialization is complete. The Easy Alignment feature begins automatically after the control panel is initialized.
In this example, the AutoStar Arrow keys are used to find a star, and then AutoStar's tracking capability automatically keeps the star centered in your telescope's eyepiece. Set in Home Position: Level the optical tube and point it North. Make sure that the Altitude Lock and tripod base lock knob are secured as described previously. Sun Warning : A message displays that warns not to look at the Sun.
Press either of the Scroll keys once. Locate a Bright Star : Use the Arrow keys to locate a bright star in the night sky. You may choose any unobstructed, bright star for the purposes of this example. Use AutoStar's Arrow keys to center the star in the eyepiece. It may take the tracking motors several seconds to begin tracking. When they do, it may be necessary to once again center the star in the eyepiece.
The tracking motors will then keep the star you have chosen in the center of the eyepiece. If you wish to track another star, use the Arrow keys to slew the telescope to the star. Center the star. The tracking motors will then keep that star in the center of the eyepiece.
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