GPS Receiver for Orion GoTo Telescope Mounts ~ Electronic Telescope

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

GPS Receiver for Orion GoTo Telescope Mounts

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List Price : $149.99 Price : $149.99

Product Description

This GPS receiver downloads precise location and time/date information to the GoTo computer on Atlas EQ-G, Sirius EQ-G, and SkyView Pro GoTo hand controllers, so you don't have to. It uses satellite global positioning data to make inputting accurate geographical location and time a breeze. It eliminates the need to manually enter location details, adding an element of convenience and time-saving to your evenings of viewing and imaging. It is especially useful if you take your GoTo telescope to a variety of locations. Just plug the GPS Receiver into the accessory port on your GoTo hand controller. Includes a USB PC interface and software. Note: Requires version 3.x of the GoTo hand controller. Requires version 3.10 of the GoTo hand controller. Not compatible with earlier versions.

Automatically supplies GPS location and time data to your SkyQuest XTg GoTo Dobsonian, Sirius EQ-G mount, Atlas EQ-G mount, or SkyView Pro GoTo mount
A must for intermediate and advanced amateur astronomers who visit different locations for observing and astrophotography
Reduces the amount of time spent entering information for alignment of computerized telescope mounts
Supplies both geographical location and time data retrieved directly from GPS satellites
Includes USB interface and software for Windows computers - requires Orion GoTo hand controller with firmware version 3.10EQ or 3.08AZ or later

GPS Receiver for Orion GoTo Telescope Mounts Reviews

How do you rate a device that does one job, and does it fine?, June 8, 2009

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I use the GPS receiver for Orion Mounts on my Orion Atlas CQ-G mount. Most of the time the mount recognizes it immediately and begins the setup routine with the exact date, time and location imbedded in the system. When it works this way, it is pretty much transparent.

However, from time to time, and I can't discern a reason, the mount does not recognize the GPS Receiver, and I have to unplug it and replug it, then restart the system. This is not a major issue, but I am concerned that it may not be reliable at a time when I need it the most.

I hav not used it hooked into my computer, so I cannot comment on how well that works.