Astronomy and Computerised Telescopes

[Steve Cook]

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David Fletcher wrote:
> I'm wondering, does anybody here use computer controlled telescopes with 
> Linux?
> 
> I've always rather fancied having a telescope, and these days I could afford 
> to buy the new Meade model which automatically aligns itself using a built in 
> GPS receiver and digital sensor.
> 
> The potential problem is, that AIUI the controllers for these need to be 
> updated for new comets, path changes of asteroids due to gravitational tugs 
> from other objects they pass, etc. The Meade site only mentions support for 
> Windows. So, does anybody use these instruments with Linux? If so how?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
Don’t know much about the topic but I saw this the other day, might be
of use.

http://rts-2.wiki.sourceforge.net/


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