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ScopeDriver X - 3.3a4

Telescope control software.

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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	3.3a4
Release Date:	2009-05-06
License:	Beta
Downloads (this version):	606
Downloads (all versions):	20,884
Price:	$30.00

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Product Description:

ScopeDriver is an enhanced software interface for your astronomical telescope. It allows you to connect a Macintosh to an Autostar, LX-200, Losmandy Gemini, or compatible telescope.

This program expands the capabilities of your instrument -- adding hundreds of features, including: an intuitive means of finding tens of thousands of objects by common name, Bayer/Flamsteed designation, and constellation; Area Search; an Observing Log; multiple/sharable Observing Lists; entry of orbiting bodies; time synchronization; and much more.

What's new in this version:

This pre-release expires on 01 July 2009.
Fixed problem reporting Right Ascension and Declination in Observing List Full-Screen Mode.
Improved the manner by which position queries are included or suppressed in the ScopeDriver History disk file and the Communications window.
Changed Basic Celestron Compatible Telescope Type to Modern Celestron Models to encourage users to first try this setting.
Connect window: Fixed issue where Telescope Type would not be saved for Celestron and iOptron models.
Increased maximum size of ScopeDriver History file to about 750 kilobytes.
Added to the debug code in working with Celestron coordinates.
This build sets the state of Filter Position Data in the Communications window to false (not filtering data). It also sets the Application Preference Log Position Queries to History File to true. These are the optimal settings for testing in the pre-release series. You may temporarily override this behavior in the Preferences window and the Communications window by holding down the SHIFT key as the window opens, which enables the logging control.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

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Doesn't work with PowerBook G4 - Version: 3.1b3, 9/26/2007 10:09AM PST

john-m1

I couldn't get a response with my LX90 through Autostar handset into either the USB via serial to USB convertor or direct to the RJ12 socket. I don't understand the significance of 'modem' in the connection list. Otherwise I like the way night mode does the whole screen, menu bars and all. :-)

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Doesn't work with PowerBook G4

Perfect - Version: 2.1, 5/20/2004 12:34AM PST

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Capt. Mac

My new shiny Gemini works perfectly with this. thank you a bundle!

Regarding Celestrons - Version: 2.0.2, 11/4/2003 09:01PM PST

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sehutson

From the author:

I was planning Celestron support up until a few months ago. Celestron's published serial port command set does not support many of ScopeDriver's basic features. Consequently, ScopeDriver's feature set would be greatly reduced when used with a Celestron.

The general consensus of a number of Celestron owners was that Celestron support would probably not be worth the effort, given the resulting small feature set. Sorry!