AutoStar Specifications |
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Processor | 68HC11, 8MHz |
Flash Memory | 1MB, reloadable |
Keypad | 20 key alphanumeric |
Display | 2 line, 16 character LCD |
Backlight | Red LED |
Utility Light | Yes |
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Coil Cord | 24" |
Database | 30,223 objects |
AutoStar Dimensions |
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Length | 6.56" (16.6cm) |
Width (LCD end) | 3.19" (80cm) |
Width (Connector end) | 2.25" (57cm) |
Depth | 0.81" (21cm) |
AutoStar net weight | 1.12 lbs (0.51kg) |
ETX TIPS
Surf the Web
One of the most exciting resources for astronomy is the internet. The internet is full of websites with new images, discoveries and the latest astronomical information. For example: When Mars made its closest approach in 60,000 years to our Sun in 2003, astronomers around the world posted new photos daily.
On the internet, you can find websites for almost any topic relating to astronomy. Try the following key word searches: NASA, Hubble, HST, astronomy, Messier, satellite, nebula, black hole, variable stars, etc.
Check Meade’s website for the latest product and technical information. You can download the latest software revisions, links to other astronomical sites, coordinates of celestial objects and the latest satellite tracking information for your AutoStar handbox. See page 30 for more information. You’ll find our website at:
www.meade.com/
Here are some other sites you might find interesting:
•Sky & Telescope: http://www.SkyandTelescope.com
•Astronomy: http://www.astronomy.com
•The Starfield: http://users.nac.net/gburke/
•Astronomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.goc/apod
•Heavens Above (satellite observing information):
•Photographic Atlas of the Moon: http://www.lpi.ursa.edu/research/lunar_orbiter
•Hubble Space Telescope Public Pictures http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/pictures.html
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