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ScopeDriver X - 3.1.2

telescope control software

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Current Version: 3.1.2
Release Date: 2008-03-23
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 474
Downloads (all versions): 17,606
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:

  • Added "Ceres (2008.03)" to built-in database, since it has been missing from the IAU files lately.
  • Internet Update system now transfers data much more efficiently and rapidly, which results in faster update checks.
  • Credits in About window now draw more legibly.
  • Find Object and Add Database Object windows: Fixed bug where the "text to find" area could periodically lose its selection information (highlighting).

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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ScopeDriver X Troubleshooting ReportDoesn'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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ScopeDriver X ReviewPerfect - 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!
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ScopeDriver X Usage TipRegarding Celestrons - Version: 2.0.2, 11/4/2003 09:01PM PST

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seHutson (AquilaDigital Partnership)
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!
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