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Attached are both options of how to get your Skywatcher mount connected via EQMOD and Stellarium controlled from your Laptop ( No handcontroller)
If your Skywatcher mount is older than 2018 then it probably only has the RJ45 handcontroller port ( use EQ Direct cable method ) EQ Direct cable required from Laptop to mount ( plus a USB2 extension cable if not long enough) Their are many Brands of EQ Direct cables but I use the Shoestring brand ( Bintel have them )
If your Skywatcher mount is 2019 or newer it probably has both RJ45 handcontroller port and a optional USB2B port ( use USB2 direct method ) USB2A to USB2B cable required up to 5m in length from laptop to mount
Make sure you download latest version of Ascom 6.6 and the Microsoft.net Framework 3.5.1
Cartes Du Ceil is ok but I prefer Stellarium as it gives you a true 3D visual perspective of the night sky and I feel more comfortable using it
Hope the above is what you require
Cheers
Martin
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