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8. Which software and apps to use?
8.1. SkySafari
® from Simulation Curriculum is one of the most popular planetarium app. This planetarium app
shows the sky on a device screen (they have both Android® and iOS versions) and allows telescope control. It
has a huge database with constellations, deep-sky objects, stars, asterisms and many other objects. To know
more visit
. SkySafari® is available in several versions from entry level to the
most advanced ones. We recommend using the SkySafari® Plus 4 for Android®. It can be downloaded from the
Google Play® app centre. Please notice, this is not a free app. The free version does not allow controlling
telescopes or Push+. SkySafari® has a quite intuitive interface and is easy to use.
9. Important Push+ Features.
Electronics
Encoder resolution
: 36000 ticks/pulses per axis
Protocol:
Intelliscope
Bluetooth®:
2.0
Pairing range:
10m (although when unobstructed it can reach up to 30m)
Power Characteristics
Power:
12Volt DC
Power consumption:
150mA/h
Power consumption (idle):
100mA/h
Connection type:
Jack 2.1mm with positive centre
Maximum carrying weight:
14kg
Accessories:
Smartphone adapter
Pointing Accuracy
Usually between 0.3deg and 0.5deg, should be in the FOV for a 25mm
eyepiece with a 8” Newton OTA.
