Meade Telescope Wireless AutoStar II Controller

Catalog description

Meade Telescope Wireless AutoStar II Controller, part number MEAD084, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $99.00, down from a high of $201.00.

Now you can operate your LX200 or LX400 telescope from more than 100 feet away without wires! Just plug the wireless receiver into the handbox port of the drive base turn on the Wireless AutoStar II controller and you'll have complete tether-free control of every feature of your telescope. No more cords to get in the way!

The new Wireless Autostar II system uses radio signals instead of infrared so you won't even have to be in direct line of sight for operation. And each controller has its own separate communication code so any number of astronomers can observe together with Wireless AutoStar II controllers and not interfere with each other.

The latest in technology from Meade the black-clad Wireless Autostar II controller features enhanced ergonomic design to make it easy on the hands over long periods of use. Buttons are back-lighted with adjustable red glow. Featuring improved tactile response they send instantaneous commands to the telescope. Those familiar with the corded version of AutoStar will easily master the Wireless AutoStar II with its new intuitive button arrangement and familiar two-line sixteen character scrolling LED display. 2-line x 16-character LED display backlighted in red Atmel 89C451 & PIC16C57 microcontrollers New 20-button keypad On-off switch 100-foot-plus maximum range LED map light Display settings stored in memory Runs on 4-AA batteries (not included) Size - 7.5 x 3.25 x 1.125 inches Weight - 5.5 ouncesThe Autostar II ships with a wireless adapter plug (for telescope handbox port) and Velcro to attach adapter plug to a telescope base.

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