Cables

Item

Description Price in US$
GPS-ASTAR cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to a Meade 497 Autostar or Audiostar handset. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The short cable plugs into an AUX port on the telescope (to power the GPS). The long cable plugs into the handset so it can receive data from the GPS.
SEE WARNING FOR LX65 or LX85 MOUNTS


$30.00

GPS-ASTARX cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to a Meade LX65 or LX85 mount with reversed polarity AUX ports.
SEE WARNING FOR LX65 or LX85 MOUNTS


$30.00

GPS-Astro cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to an Astro-Physics GTO mount. The DB9M connects to an RS232 port on the GTO. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The USB-A plug connects to any 5 Volt USB power source to supply power to the GPS.


$30.00

GPS-Celestron cable (note 3)

Connects the GPS Receiver to a Celestron mount. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 6p6c plug connects to the AUX port on the telescope (for GPS power and data). Please see note 3.


$40.00

GPS-LX200 cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to an LX200 Classic, LX200GPS/ACF/etc. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 6p6c plug connects to the RS232 port on the telescope (for GPS power and data).


$30.00

GPS-Gemini cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to a Losmandy Gemini-1 controller. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 4-pin DIN plug connects to the controller power output. The 4p4c plug connects to the RS232 port so it can receive data from the GPS.


$30.00

GPS-Gemini2 cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to a Losmandy Gemini-2 or Gemini-2 Mini controller. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 1-pin DC plug connects to the controller power output (or included DC Y-cable for use with Gemini-2 Mini). The 6p6c plug connects to the RS232 port so it can receive data from the GPS.


$30.00

DC Y-cable for use with Gemini2 Mini

Plugs into the Gemini2 Mini 12-18VDC power jack to provide two power jacks. Plug your power supply into one of these jacks and plug a GPS-Gemini2 cable into the other jack to supply power to the GPS. This cable is now included with the GPS-Gemini2 cable.


$10.00

GPS-GeminiDC cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to an older Gemini-1 controller. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 1-pin DC plug connects to the controller power output. The 4p4c plug connects to the RS232 port so it can receive data from the GPS.


$30.00

GPS-Synta cable (note 1)

Connects the GPS Receiver to an Orion Atlas/Sirius GoTo or Sky-Watcher SynScan hand control. The PS/2 plug connects to the GPS. The 6p6c plug connects to the RS232 port on the hand control (for GPS power and data).


$30.00

GPS-USB cable

Attaches to the GPS Receiver to provide a USB plug. Allows the GPS to be attached to a PC USB port for use with redirect or mapping software.


$30.00

USB-ASTAR cable

Connects a PC to a 497 Autostar or Audiostar (replaces Meade #505). Provides a USB-to-RS232 serial adapter wired to a 4p4c handset plug for use with StarPatch, the Meade ASU and other programs. For more information see instructions.


$30.00

eTrex-ASTAR cable (note 2)

Connects a Garmin eTrex, eMap or Geko series GPS receiver (with RS232 port, not USB) to a 497/497EP Autostar or Audiostar. For eMap receivers you must remove the small plastic tip on the connector.


$30.00
OUT OF STOCK

Garmin-ASTAR cable (note 2)

Connects a Garmin 12, 12xl, 38, 40, 45, 48, 60C, 60CS, 72, 76, 89, 90, 92, 176, 196, 295, GPS II, II+, III, III+, V or Street Pilot receiver (not the 2610) to a 497/497EP Autostar or Audiostar.


$30.00
OUT OF STOCK
Magellan-ASTAR cable (note 2)

Connects a Magellan 3xx, Meridian or SporTrak series GPS receiver to a 497/497EP Autostar or Audiostar.


$30.00

Rino-ASTAR cable (note 2)

Connects a Garmin Rino 110, 120 or 130 receiver to a 497/497EP Autostar or Audiostar.


$30.00
OUT OF STOCK


  1. Requires a GPS-NX01, GPS-NX02 or GPS-NX03 receiver.
  2. Requires a StarPatch software registration key in order to use the GPS with a 497/497EP Autostar or Audiostar. See "Using a Handheld GPS Receiver".
  3. Requires a GPS-NX01, GPS-NX02 or GPS-NX03 receiver. If you have a 2007 model GPS-NX01 receiver with serial number 10001118 or lower you will need to update the GPS firmware. Please contact us for details.

 

 

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