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ScopeDriver X - 1.3.3

Meade telescope control software

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Version 1.3.3:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	1.3.3
Release Date:	2003-02-19
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 1.3.3):	327
Downloads (all versions):	20,896
Price:	$35.00

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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, or compatible telescope.
ScopeDriver is much more than a computerized version of your telescope's hand control! This program actually 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; an Observing Log; multiple/sharable Observing Lists; entry of orbiting bodies; time synchronization; and much more.

What's new in this version:

Printing capabilities added to Observing Log and Observing Lists, with print preview and data formatting.
Fixed problem where using "Go To Coordinates" could be 180 degrees off when using a Classic LX200.
Added Startup Preference to return all application preferences to their default values.
Log Window now remembers if it was open at the last quit.
Communications Window's copied results are now in correct order (earliest at top).
Communications Window entries now include the time in seconds.
Added sheets implementation to Mac OS X builds.
Many other enhancements as detailed at the web site.

Operating System Requirements:

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

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1

Additional Requirements:

Autostar with RS-232 serial port or
LX200-compatible telescope
PPC
Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher
Mac with serial port or serial adapter

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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!