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Meade AudioStar Controller # 07640

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Brand Meade
Part Number 7640
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Manufacturer Description

The AudioStar computer controller with speaker helps you quickly find and GoTo over 30,000 objects in the night sky.

View planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, comets and more-all at the push of a button. Don't know what you want to view this evening? Then go to the Tonight's Best™ tour in your AudioStar. It automatically selects the best objects in the sky for that particular time and location.

Meade AudioStar Controller #07640. Next generation Meade AutoStar, now with audio files and an internal speaker. Compatible with all Meade ETX-90 and 125 models, LXD-75 and LX90 series telescopes, and other "497" Autostar equipped models. This amazing computerized celestial object locating system plugs into the telescope's handbox port allowing a quick telescope alignment.

Meade AudioStar Controller #07640. Next generation Meade AutoStar, now with audio files and an internal speaker. Compatible with all Meade ETX-90 and 125 models, LXD-75 and LX90 series telescopes, and other "497" Autostar equipped models. This amazing computerized celestial object locating system plugs into the telescope's handbox port allowing a quick telescope alignment.

Once aligned with the sky the AudioStar is ready to take you to any object in the over 30,000 object database. In addition to GOTO and tracking capability the AudioStar permits a wide array of fascinating and educational functions such as multiple Guided Tours, digital positional readouts, a database of up to 200 user-defined objects, 9-Speed dual-axis movement, the ability to link with a PC using optionally available software and cord, and much more.

With the AudioStar Controller plugged into your Meade telescope the astronomical universe is in the palm of your hand. Never before has such powerful telescope technology been so easy to operate, even by the most casual observer. Coiled cord and instructions included.

Solar System:

  • Planets: 8
  • Moon: 1
  • Asteroids: 26
  • Comets: 15

Constellations: 88

Stars:

  • Named Stars: 79
  • Double Stars: 395
  • Variable Stars: 189
  • SAO Stars: 16,800

Deep Sky:

  • Named Objects: 66
  • Galaxies: 6,110
  • Diffuse Nebulae: 144
  • Planetary Nebulae: 94
  • Open Clusters: 685
  • Globular Clusters: 114
  • Quasars: 11
  • Caldwell Objects: 109
  • Messier Objects: 110
  • Index Catalog (IC) Objects: 5,386
  • New General Catalog (NGC) Objects: 7,840

Earth Satellites: 50

Total Objects: 38,320

Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

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4.0 (Based on 4 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Dan K.
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      May 13, 2019

      5.0 Compatible with Meade LXD-55 mount

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      Compatible with Meade LXD-55 mount and bridge. I can use all my applications such as APT, Sharpcap but haven't figured out how to have ASCOM communicate with PHD2 and the other software packages.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Peter L.
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      Apr 24, 2018

      4.0 .

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      Review by Louis M.
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      Feb 25, 2017

      3.0 Audiostar

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      The Audiostar requires some setup with alignment each time it's used. I'm still trying to tweak it to align correctly with stars.

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      Review by Don of Pensacola, FL.
      1375660800
      Aug 4, 2013

      4.0 Meade Audiostar - Autostar Replacement

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      Compact,Lightweight,Accurate,Easy to Use

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      Purchased Audiostar as replacement for malfunctioning autostar for use with ETX-125. Audiostar works well, although I really have no need for the "audio" portion. Four stars because I don't know how long it will last -- Autostars had tendency to die an early death due to contacts for input keys deteriorating.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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