I have never had any problems using TheSky with my LX200. It seems that as
soon as I connect with the Sky the software it knows exactly where it is. I
believe the LX200 just forwards the current RA and DEC coordinates to
TheSky. FWIW I have never had any luck....AT ALL... when syncing through
the Sky software. However, as long as I'm aligned before I est. a
connection ...it always works well. BTW, I have from time to time matched
coordinates on the LX200. This did not adversely affect the Sky software
nor did I suspend or drop the connection prior to performing the LX200
sync......... Joe

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Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 1:12 AM
Subject: [M]: The SKY and LX200


> Anyone using "The Sky" astronomy software", for controling the LX200 via a
> PC computer ?? I tried this tonight (full moon an all) and it was neato,
> but I did notice that I either lost my 2 star alignment, or the software
got
> confused, or the LX200 got confused using the Sky... Anyone else have this
> happen ? I had to do 3- "2star alignments", while viewing, using the
Sky...
> Is there a way to "sync-up" the Sky, with the RA/DEC of the LX200, or is
> this done automatically ? Anywho- I did get it to work for a while, and
> never seemed to loose my com port linkup- .... Sure would like to set it,
> and forget it just once a night : )
>
> Mike
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> Mike
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