SkySafari supports many encoder systems that can read out the telescope position but not actually move the telescope. SkySafari can control any of the telescopes in the list. Scope Type - selects the type of telescope you want to control. See Simulation Curriculum's web site at for more details.
You can also use our SkySafari software, running on a macOS computer with Wi-Fi and a serial port, as a Wi-Fi-to-serial server. Note that when using a Celestron WiFi scope, the telescope setup and control interface will be somewhat different. Does not work with iOS devices.Ī Celestron WiFi scope using either its built-in WiFi or Celestron's SkyQ Link. Does not work with Android devices.Ī bluetooth serial adapter, which relays communication from SkySafari through your Android's bluetooth radio hardware to your telescope's serial port. This connects your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch to the serial port on your telescope using a direct cable connection. SkyWire - a serial cable accessory for iOS devices.
All iOS devices support Ad Hoc Wi-Fi, and therefore can use SkyFi. Android devices must support Ad Hoc Wi-Fi networks to use our SkyFi wireless adapter most do not.
SkyFi - a Wi-Fi adapter that relays wireless communication from your mobile device to the serial port on your telescope. In order to communicate with your telescope, you will need either: Use these settings to specify what kind of telescope hardware you have, and how SkySafari should communicate with your telescope.