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What is the pinout for the Celestron RS232 cable?
Go to Mike Swanson’s NexStar Resource Site, nexstarsite.com, for the pinout for the RS232 cable, Celestron item #93920:http://www.nexstarsite.com/PCControl/RS232Cable.htm Updated 12/27/13
What is the pinout for the Celestron RS232 cable?
Go to Mike Swanson’s NexStar Resource Site, nexstarsite.com, for the pinout for the RS232 cable, Celestron item #93920:http://www.nexstarsite.com/PCControl/RS232Cable.htm Updated 12/27/13
I do not have a serial port to connect my scope to a PC, but I do have a...
You will need a USB to RS-232 adapter cable, Celestron model #18775, or its equivalent. As of mid-2012, the #18775 is no longer available. Here are two adapters recommended by...
I do not have a serial port to connect my scope to a PC, but I do have a...
You will need a USB to RS-232 adapter cable, Celestron model #18775, or its equivalent. As of mid-2012, the #18775 is no longer available. Here are two adapters recommended by...
How do I program my flash upgradeable Nexstar* hand control? What about ...
Note: These instructions ar only for the NexStar hand control with versions HC 4.0 and higher. You cannot flash-upgrade older hand controls. The newer NexStar+ hand controls use a different...
How do I program my flash upgradeable Nexstar* hand control? What about ...
Note: These instructions ar only for the NexStar hand control with versions HC 4.0 and higher. You cannot flash-upgrade older hand controls. The newer NexStar+ hand controls use a different...
How does SkyScout work?
The SkyScout uses a patented technology that combines 3 main components:1. GPS receiver: collects information from GPS satellites to get the exact time, date and location.2. Object Database: databa...
How does SkyScout work?
The SkyScout uses a patented technology that combines 3 main components:1. GPS receiver: collects information from GPS satellites to get the exact time, date and location.2. Object Database: databa...
What is cordwrap? How can I prevent it?
Cordwrapping is when your scope slews more than 360° in azimuth and tangles your power and accessory cables around the base and damage them, as well as the scope’s casing...
What is cordwrap? How can I prevent it?
Cordwrapping is when your scope slews more than 360° in azimuth and tangles your power and accessory cables around the base and damage them, as well as the scope’s casing...
How does NexImage work?
NexImage uses a CCD imaging chip to capture streaming video of any solar system object. This video can easily be viewed as hundreds of individual images (frames) that can be...
How does NexImage work?
NexImage uses a CCD imaging chip to capture streaming video of any solar system object. This video can easily be viewed as hundreds of individual images (frames) that can be...