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vlazg
15-06-2014, 08:09 AM
HI All,
Just received my 1st scope, saxon ed 120, and mount azeq6, fumbling my way through but slowly getting there. Does any one know how i could connect the mount to my macbook ( no serial port ) so i can use planetariums such as Stellarium or Sky view. Also does the Sky X work on my mount.
Thanks
George

hobbit
15-06-2014, 08:32 AM
It truly puzzles me why manufacturers haven't moved over to usb like the rest of civilization.
Fortunately there are usb to serial cables you can get.

rustigsmed
17-06-2014, 02:36 PM
yep, tis a pain.

you need something like this http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=XC4834 or you could purchase a wireless setup (see ice in space classifieds).

vlazg
17-06-2014, 04:45 PM
Thanks Russell, will check it out.
George