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Originally Posted by Starkler
I cant comment on the functionality of astromist but i can recommend the argo navis for what it gives you as a complete all in one box with the simplest of user interfaces consisting of two buttons and a scroll wheel.
If you're the type of observer who doesn't mind complex setups and thinks nothing of dragging a laptop and all the associated kit around to do your observing, then its worth a look.
Me i like to keep things simple with as few things to go wrong as possible.
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As much as I love the standard-setting Argo Navis - this device looks very cool indeed. It's also Australian made. Uses standard encoders to plug into the device, and it talks via Blutooth to you PC or PDA's planetarium software. I'd rather this device work on a WiFi 802.11 link rather than Blutooth, as Blutooth doesn't come on cheaper laptops where 802.11 most likely does, buy hey.
For those of us with equatorial mounts and guidescopes, we already carry a laptop as par for the course. This is very interesting indeed. I must say I've used Argo Navii a few times and absolutely love them - as a standalone unit they're completely unbeatable. But... if you already have to have your laptop along.....
The Sky 6 on a PDA... hmmm...
Having said that, I've been utterly impressed by Gary Kopff's service over the past week and will buy an A/N for sure. I may get one of these too to see what they're all about though.