These include cartes du ciel, stellarium, sky safari, etc. Sky watcher synscan goto upgrade kit for standard eq5 by. With the eqmod ascom driver, the user will be able to control the modded eq mount using any ascom based astronomy software at 0. Dec 15, 2015 bluetooth remote controlling of a skywatcher azeq6 with synscan hc via stellarium 0. Parents need to know that stellarium mobile sky map is a functioning planetarium on a mobile device. So, to use an ascom scope driver with stellarium you need stellarium scope. Skywatcher eq5 pro goto astronomy mount first light optics. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with. My new synscan wifi arrived today and in less than 30 mins i had it up and running. Eq5 synscan the first impressions of the assembly were of reassuring stabilitythe 3star alignment is a great feature of the goto facility. Bluetooth remote controlling of a skywatcher azeq6 with synscan hc via stellarium 0. Hooking up synscan to stellarium archive iceinspace.
I am also setting up my pc with stellarium so i will do a similar guide for that shortly. The mobile version is based on the desktop version of stellariums opensource software and was adapted for touch screens. Oct 24, 2011 the more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or starthe alignment process could not be simplerin all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutesoverall the eq5 synscan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope. Had clear skies for a few hours last night and even a 1 star quick alighment was still very good. Wifi adapter give your skywatcher goto mount wifi capability. It may work with other versions of stellarium but it has not been tested except with 0. Looking for a cool gadget for your skywatcher telescope.
This awardwinning astronomy application will let you explore the sky and identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites such as the iss, and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky. Stellarium mobile free star map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars. View online or download skywatcher eq5 pro user manual. You also need to export an environment variable for the location of the ndk. Wifi using ios device so this is how i set it up on my heq5. Skywatcher eq5 pro user manual 32 pages telescopes with eq5 mount. For this reason you should start the planetarium program and then connect to the mount from within the planetarium program.
Eq5 synscan goto upgrade skywatcher parts upgrade kit for standard eq5 available for easily upgrading the standard nonpro mountings for computerised goto capabilities. Synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq5 mount modern astronomy. Btdir bluetooth telescope control skysafari android skywatcher. Skywatcher synscan goto upgrade kit for all eq5 type non motorized equatorial mounts. Synscan eq3eq5 upgrade kit where available in the us.
Every time we set up, it accurately place the item we wanted in the field of view of our 25mm eyepiece. Decided to add the synscan to my eq5 and after watching some youtube videos i had no issues installing it. Release 20160320 beta this release of stellariumscope is designed to use stellarium 0. Stellarium for nondesktop platforms iphone, ipad, android. The sensor control will also enable you to identify what you see in the sky in. This is an ongoing project, so be sure to check the site for updates. The eq5 synscan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of. Skywatcher star discovery p150i wifi computerised telescope. Power on mount and use your mobile device to join the synscan wifi network.
For this, you need to install the official synscan android or. It is software that acts as a driver between other applications such as your planetarium program. Skywatcher synscan and syntrek goto mounts we are very pleased to be official skywatcher dealers. Installation and setup stellarium, eqmod, acsom and stellarium scope. This is an easy way to control your eq5 telescope with the skywatcher wifi adapter install the ascom drivers run all the stellarium programes first then close them, do a polar alignment as normal. Instructions for connecting adapter to synscan app. This awardwinning astronomy application has an easy to use and minimalist.
The mount should be equipped with a buildin wifi adapter or an external synscan wifi adapter. Allows any skywatcher synscan goto mount to be operated with the synscan pro wifi app available for ios and android includes 6 to 8 pin az and 8 pin to 8 pin eq cable not compatible with skywatcher star adventurer or star adventurer mini. Controlling scope with stellarium problem mounts east. If you have any questions about skywatcher products we are always happy to help. How to use stellarium program to control a synscan mount via computer utube duration.
The eq5 pro mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pros synscan. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope mounts fitted with a synscan wifi adapter. In addition to the wide range of software supported through its ascom driver, many software packages work directly with its lx200 protocol. The more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or starthe alignment process could not be simplerin all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutesoverall the eq5 synscan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope. Unless someone wants to develop a system in competition with eqmod i dont think it is likely. How to control stellarium with a skywatcher wifi adapter. Boasting a payload capacity of 11lbs, this modular az mount can support anything from a small maksutov or refractor, to a midsized dslr fo.
Skywatcher synscan goto upgrade kit for all eq5type non motorized equatorial mounts. The mount is powered via a 12v dc socket and comes with a. Hey guys, im trying to run my synscan eq5 mount through stellarium, but ive hit a dead end. The number at the centre of the buttons indicate the slewing speed. Drives, replacement control panel motor board, hand control cable, cable clamp and. This app supports ascom platform and skysafari pluspro. The mount offers a completely equipped goto system with quiet stepper motors. Skywatcher synscan az mount the skywatcher synscan az goto mount is used in a number of telescopes. We have 1 skywatcher eq5 pro manual available for free pdf download. The synscan v4 goto hand controller provides easy, computerized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through your telescope. Eq5 with eqstar goto wifi not working correctly in sky safari pro answer. It allows you to unpark or align the mount to get going, then.
Stellarium mobile is a fullyfeatured planetarium for your phone. Stellarium mobile for android, originally for maemonokia n900 is developed by noctua software, a small company held by the brother of stellariums original developer fabien chereau. Dec motor ra motor synscan hand control rs 232 cable power cable hand control holder control panel connecting cable. Connessione stellarium ad eq6r software per pc ed android come. Larger items may attract a surcharge for off shore or remote locations. Sky watcher synscan goto upgrade kit for standard eq5. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan computer controlled goto mount with the eq5 skyscan pro, skywatcher offers a fully equipped mount for portable telescopes. With the adapter plugged, in you can connect the mount to the synscan app and use your mobile device to control and align your telescope.
Telescope control in stellarium mobile plus stellarium labs. The skywatcher eq5 pro synscan goto equatorial mount is fully autoguidable via the st4 protocol guide cables for direct pulse guiding can be attached to the seperate power box. Desweiteren testete ich ein windowstablet mit stellarium als komfortsteuerung. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with tripod. Stellarium comes with some builtin telescope control software.
Stellarium mobile sky map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars. The mount uses an entirely different system of controlling two microstep stepping motors. The post option on the te website will use the usps and not charge the brokerage fee but may take a little longer. When your item is dispatched, you will receive an email from our shopping cart saying your order is completewe use royal mail and courier services, whichever is more appropriate for the weight and value of your. Use the 8way direction buttons to command the mount to rotate slew. Due to the ball bearing mounted ra axis, the eq5 synscan can be loaded with telescopes swith up to 10 kg weight.
Skywatcher explorer pro models have synscan goto technology to find and track objects accurately and large aperture optics. Perfect for any situation skywatchers azgti is the perfect tracking platform for those seeking a compact travel mount capable of both altaz goto alignment and video timelapse. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Skywatcher eq5 pro manuals manuals and user guides for skywatcher eq5 pro. If you dont have the synscan you can control the telescope with eqmod and the ascom interface to stellarium barry. Thank you for replaying i already tried that already but it dont work if i would like to use eqmod then i got to have the synscan handcontrol as a protocol translator, i just thought if there is a reason why there is no driver in stellarium using the commandset directly to the sw az mount. Is the skywatcher synscan wifi adapter supported by skysafari 6. The skywatcher eq5 synscan mount is perfect for those looking for a reliable and safe for your compact. The eq5 synscan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of the night sky. Identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites such as the iss, and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky. It shows a realistic night sky map in 3d, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. Stellarium advises that their synscan driver only works with synscan 3. When your item is dispatched, you will receive an email from our shopping cart saying your order is completewe use royal mail and courier services, whichever is more appropriate for the weight and value of your order.
It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies with a touch of few buttons. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope. This version of the synscan app is suited for novice users using altazimuth mounts. The synscan hand controller, combined with the optical encoders and electronic drive motors of your goto. Stellarium telescope control with a heq5eq6 iceinspace. Give your skywatcher goto mount wifi capability with the plugin wifi adapter. I have an orion sirius eqg mount with the synscan 2. The only difference is i have the rs232c cable going to the computer i had to stick it onto the end of a usb port but i have the driver as well. Took some pics of andromeda and it tracked very well even without a guidescope. Synscanbased wifi mounts such as the skywatcher azgti can be controller without hand controller. Unfortunately, fabien hasnt been active in the desktop project for quite some time. I have recently bought a skywatcher azgti mount which works via a wifi. The synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device.
This is a short list of known stellarium forks for mobile devices. It extends the number of devices that can be controlled by stellarium and adds commands such as sync and stop. Heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, azeq5 pro, azeq6 pro, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 1. Computerized german equatorial skywatcher eq5 synscan mount with synscan hand control, dualaxis motor, polar scope and tripod. It is for entry level customers with an skywtcher altaz mount. The app uses gps to show the night sky right from an exact location. The absolute must before installing stellarium is to have the very latest video card drivers installed on your computer and even then there may be some issues. Hi all, i have been trying to get stellarium to control my mount but having no luck the mount is a heq5 pro synscan version 3. Skysafari synscan eqmod simulation curriculum corp. You also need to export an environment variable for. Eqmod version v121d 20100530 ascom platform 5 and the 5.
Heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, az eq5 pro, azeq6 pro, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 1. Skywatcher synscan wifi adapter first light optics. Sky watcher azgti wifi mount, through android synscan app. Uk deliveryprices include postage to all mainland uk addresses, except where indicated. Connect the mount to the synscan app using the adapter. Ive got the telescope set up like it usually is with the cables running like normal. Also supports the skysafari pluspro mobile planetarium app for android and ios. As a test i then aligned my scope by connecting it to stellarium on my pc. Bye ascom and stellarium scope control backyardeos o.
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