Merlin SynScan AZ GOTO - podłaczenie do PC

[Mateusz Malinowski]

Posiadam

głowicę merlin SynScan AZ GOTO z kontrolerem.

Do tego kabel rj-12 - rs323 plus adapter rs232 - usb (prolific).

 

Sterowniki mam zainstalowane poprawnie, znam port com urządzenia. Udało mi się podłączyć do komputera (ale nie chodziło o program astronomiczny) lecz jak podłaczyć do stellarium lub carte du siel. Konfiguracja z moją dotychczasową wiedzą nie daje sukcesów. Czy trzeba kontrolerem pozycjonować głowicę względem gwiazd korzystając z wymienionych programów (bo może tymi programami można)?

 

A łączę tak: głowica ->kontroler ->rj-12 - rs232 do kontrolera - adapter rs232 - usb ->komputer.

Mateusz

 

 

Outline The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another exciting new development from Sky-Watcher. It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size.

 

Compact telescope OTA’s up to approximately 4kg can be attached via the standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Also spotting scopes can be attached via their tripod adaptor bush and mounted on the supplied L-Bracket.

 

The SynScan™ AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ night sky objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

 

Main Features:

• SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues.
• Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment.
• Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature.
• Unknown Object Indentification feature.
• Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min.
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar.
• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x.
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking.
• Quiet Operation.
• Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev.
• PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
• SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet.
• Height 35cm.
• Weight 2.9kg.
• Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied). Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended.

Ade Ashford Says…

"If you're looking for a compact tabletop Go-To mount suitable for a small refractor or Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope weighing less than about 4kg, Sky-Watcher's SynScan hand controller offers the same 42,000+ object database and rich feature set of its larger siblings. Capable of running off internal AA batteries or external 12V power increases its versatility."