Celestron NexRemote Telescope Control Software Kit
Control your scope remotely!Celestron stays in the forefront of computerized telescope technology with NexRemote Telescope remote control coftware. NexRemote allows users to control their Celestron computerized telescope from a personal computer. Everything done using the telescope's hand control can be done remotely from a PC or laptop. NexRemote software was developed for Celestron's high-end telescopes that use the NexStar control system including the New Nexstar SLT's NexStar i Series Advanced Series NexStar GPS Series and CGE Series.Full NexStar emulationAlignment in any tracking mode; Database of objects; User-defined objects; Hibernation Connect to popular planetarium programs. Powerful new featuresNexRemote talks - Keep your eyes on the stars with speech support; Control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them; Create and save custom tours by launching NexTour; Use Night Vision Mode to reduce night-vision impact of laptop screen; Wireless control with optional gamepad support ;Connect your personal GPS device to NexRemote with NexGPS Download updates online to get the latest features. The software comes with an RS-232 cable to connect your Celestron telescope to a PC. The kit includes the NexRemote software & license RS-232 cable and a Serial-to-USB adapter.System requirementsTelescope:Celestron Nexstar SLT Series;Celestron NexStar 8/9.25/11 GPS; Celestron NexStar 5i/8i;Celestron NexStar CGE;Celestron Advanced Series (computerized);Computer:PC compatible 233MHz Pentium II or better is required.Operating System:Windows 98SE or better is required for basic operation; Windows NT 2000 or XP required for virtual port operation; DirectX 7 or later; SAPI 5.1 or later is required for speech support (free download from Microsoft). MDAC 2.5 or later required for tour editing.Port:RS232 Serial Port (or USB-to-Serial / PCMCIA-to-Serial adapter).Cable:PC Port (programming) or HC Serial cable Gamepad:A Logitech Wingman Cordless RumblePad is required for Optional GamePad Support.Improve the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit.