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Meade AudioStar Hand Controller - 07640

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$127.39 $195.99 In stock

Category: Telescope Accessories

Meade AudioStar Hand Controller

This AudioStar Controller from Meade works with all Meade LX90 series telescopes, the ETX-90 and ETX-125, telescopes using the LXD75 mount, and any other Meade telescopes that are equipped to use the #497 Autostar controller. With a database of over 38,000 objects and a built-in speaker, the Meade AudioStar will not only help you find objects with its easy, user-friendly interface, it can talk to you about a wide range of objects for a truly interactive experience.

If you don’t know what’s up in the sky on a particular evening, or don’t have a particular observing schedule in mind, let the Meade AudioStar show you “Tonight’s Best”. Choose the Tonight’s Best tour on the controller and you will be shown, you guessed it, the best objects in the sky for that particular date and time.

With the Meade AudioStar controller, you’ll have an easy time aligning your telescope, too. Once aligned, the AudioStar permits a wide array of fascinating and educational functions such as multiple Guided Tours, digital positional readouts, a database of up to 200 user-defined objects, 9-Speed dual-axis movement, the ability to link with a PC using optionally available software and cord, and much more.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Edward P. ★★★★★

Upgraded from the basic handbox and the difference is night and day—the database has way more objects than I expected. Navigating to faint galaxies with the arrow keys feels snappier and more precise now. Only wish the backlight stayed on a bit longer.

Chloe M. ★★★★★

Finally got the AudioStar paired with my ETX-125 and the two-line LCD makes navigating the night sky way less guesswork than the old keypad. The menu layout is intuitive enough that I had it tracking Saturn within ten minutes of unboxing, and the fact it drives the LXD75 mount too means I won't need

Joshua ★★★★★

I've been using this with my LX90 for about a month now and the menus are way more intuitive than the older version I had. It synced with my scope in under two minutes and the backlit buttons are a lifesaver for late-night observing sessions.