Starry night pro with gemini

[Geoff45]

I want to use software such as Starry Night Pro as a planetarium program with my GM8 running Gemini. For this I need a cable from computer to mount. The Gemini manual has instructions for putting together such a cable but I was wondering if there is anyone who knows if you can buy an off the shelf cable. I had a glance at Shoestring Astronomy but didn't find anything obvious.

[JohnG]

You could try Peter Ward at ATS or OPT, they have several versions up to about 100ft.

http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=3550&kw=Losmandy&st=2

You could also try Astronomy Stores, not sure if he still sells overseas or not though, he has all sorts of cables and things.

http://www.astronomystores.net/store/

Cheers

[UniPol]

I run my G11 Gemini with Starry Night Pro Plus V5 using a USB to RS-232 Adaptor and lead bought from a computer shop and also a RS-232 traditional 9 pin plug to a 4 pin RS-232 plug ( which fits in the Gemini port). The latter came from my Meade LPI. All works well.