The free planetarium app does that control the telescope?
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No, I think it's just to help people know what is in the sky in their area. I have not used the app yet, just the telescope.
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i use Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount. that's enough for me
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You can control over the web, They also have an app for the iPhone not sure for android. I use it to over see my vacation house in another state.This was the cheapest way that I found without paying for a serves.
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You do not need to have a PC to use this. It works straight out of the box once you figure out how to use SkyAlign which is what you use to align the scope with the celestial objects. There is software for the PC that you can buy with an additional cable that you would have to purchase to connect you PC to the telescope. I do not know that software is compatible with Mac.
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I don't know if works with the Prodigy line. I recommend an e-mail to Celestron Tech Support (they have been very responsive to my questions). However, know this about the GPS. It only assists in the initial calibration of the system. In other words you don't have to use the sky align function or punch in your coordinates so it is a slight time saver. Worth the $160+ I paid? No really. But it is fairly accurate.
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Hi Amy, unfortunately the telescope was a gift so I am unsure of its full capabilities. Perhaps if you contact the manufacturer directly, they may be able to assist you better.
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Yes, but it's garbage. The batteries will die on the planetarium setting within less than four hours a on 4 AA batteries. On the other side, the image stills end up VERY small, even from the floor, and aren't very clear. I gave it to a friend with an age appropriate child and they weren't fans either. Little boy got bored with them after a single viewing.
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i don't know if windows phone has an app for this. For android phone i used Torque and ScanMaster Lite they both free apps
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I don't think so, As far as I know it only runs on Apple mobile products and it's not that good. It's a challenge to set up and the user interface is to be desired. Celestron let this one out prematurely. If you read the reviews they're not favorable. I would go to Southern Stars and take a look at their SkyFi product. I think you might have better luck.
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Here is an article about rkremote, which is a free app. http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/android-mini-pc/rkremotecontrol-remote-control-app-rk3066-3285.html, some say droidmote is a little more responsive, but if you don't want to shell out any money, this one could be good enough.
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Nads, there is a GPS unit from Celestron that will automatically enter your location into the telescope's computer along with your local correct time. I think I paid about $200.00 US Dollars. Well worth the money. Happy Hunting!
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I agree with the other answers but would add one cool thing it does. Unlike you, the device is not actually "looking" at the sky. Rather, it is referencing an internal map using GPS coordinates. So you can have it locate planets or stars that are not even visible (behind a tree, below the horizon, etc.)
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Probably. I don't know much about telescopes. It's really nice. My teaching partner bought it but no longer works with me. You can buy it from me for quite a discount.
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No, you can not use it like a telescope for viewing. It will identify and tell you about the "dot" in the sky you see through the viewer though. It parlays this info to you through reading on the screen or through audio output. It is very handy when trying to identify a constellation you think you might be seeing, as it will tell you which star/planet you are seeing in it and will tell you about the constellation as well.
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It does telescope, but only has one extender down. Plus you can move the handle as well
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Yes it works amazing with the Torque app. Both the free and paid for versions.
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Nope. The app and all updates are FREE. They have updated every few months and have tweaked features based upon customer feedback.