StarDateTM
Universal GPS Adapter for Celestron Telescopes
Now
you can add GPS capability to your Celestron telescope using any handheld
GPS receiver! The StarDateTM GPS Adapter connects any NMEA-0183 compliant GPS
receiver to your telescope's AUX port for easy and automatic GPS alignment!
The StarDate GPS Adapter works with any AUX-port-equipped Celestron
telescope, including:
NexStar 5i/8i Series
NexStar 8i Special Edition
CGE Series
AS-GT Series (with with Celestron
#93965 AUX port accessory kit)
SLT Series
Features:
Works with any NMEA-0183 compliant GPS receiver (Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, etc.)
that outputs $GPRMC sentences (you must supply a suitable RS-232 cable for
your GPS)
Interfaces via Celestron telescope AUX port
Supports most alignment
methods (NOTE: Does not support "GPS Align", which requires
compass direction sensor)
No batteries required - draws a tiny amount of power from the telescope
Easy to use - No buttons or switches, and only one status LED!
Small and light enough to store in an eyepiece or accessory case
Firmware can be field-updated to support new features or new telescopes
GPS-enable your telescope today - Spend less time aligning and more time
observing!
Now
you can add GPS capability to your Celestron telescope using any handheld
GPS receiver! The StarDateTM GPS Adapter connects any NMEA-0183 compliant GPS
receiver to your telescope's AUX port for easy and automatic GPS alignment!