You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Speciality Forums >> Astronomy Software & Computers Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Richard Hendrix sage Reged: 08/02/06 Posts: 271 Loc: Jacksonville, Florida Good News for Astroplanner Users       #2434158 - 06/01/08 10:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi everyone, I haven't seen this posted but Paul Rodman has updated his blog indicating he is in alpha testing for AP V2. One step closer to releasing a new and improved version 2. -------------------- Richard Hendrix Antares 105mm f/9.5 Elite Series Refractor AstroTelescopes 102mm f/7 Refractor Orion SkyView Pro 8" Intelliscope Orion Scenix 10x50 Binoculars Zhumell SuperGiant 20x80 binoculars NightSky Journal "Every star may be a sun to someone." Carl Sagan, Cosmos Post Extras:       Edward E member Reged: 03/26/06 Posts: 60 Loc: Tucson Re: Good News for Astroplanner Users [Re: Richard Hendrix]       #2654826 - 09/21/08 01:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is great news! I recently learned of this program and I have been testing AstroP this weekend. This is a wonderful program, very feature rich and a fantastic manual! This is just the freeware version! Now, the best news (at least for me) is, AstroP plays very well with Cartes du Ceil 2.76 and my AirCable 3 wireless serial network! I'm using a Celestron 11 GPS with firmware 1.6, after setting up the Telescope communications options in AstroP (the Auto feature did not find my scope) and clicking telescope online I was slewing the scope all over the sky with no wires attached with CDC 2.76 keeping up the pace. Communications between the scope and laptop was maintained at distances up to 35 ft. I did loose communications when the laptop was in another room. Seems that communication is "line of site" only (at least with my setup). This is what I have been hoping and looking for for over a year now!!!!! AstroPlanner, your the best!! Did I read that in v2 one will be able to import pics and/or drawings one makes of objects as part of the observations section (like is done in Deepsky xx)? I could really use such a featrure. My notes and sketches are getting out of hand and hard to find with 30 years worth running around my office (sort of like kids). Post Extras:       Ragaisis member Reged: 05/16/08 Posts: 76 Loc: Mequon, WI Re: Good News for Astroplanner Users [Re: Edward E]       #2654985 - 09/21/08 03:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yup, I've been told that you're going to be able to import your sketches and photos. ;-) -------------------- Televue TV85 APO Vortex Razor 8x42 Post Extras:       JAT Observatory Space Freak Reged: 02/20/05 Posts: 5649 Loc: Eastern PA Re: Good News for Astroplanner Users [Re: Ragaisis]       #2655049 - 09/21/08 04:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have been waiting for version 2. My only compliant about AP was it didn't support ASCOM, so when I got my Paramount I couldn't use it for scope control. I have been using SkyTools. When 2.0 is released I can finally go back to AP. -------------------- -Marcus The problem with free speech is even the stupid have a voice. http://jatobservatory.org 12" LX200R on a Paramount ME Post Extras:       StarWars Postmaster Reged: 11/26/03 Posts: 11634 Loc: At The Movies Re: Good News for Astroplanner Users [Re: JAT Observatory]       #2655417 - 09/21/08 07:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I still use AP 1.5 .. -------------------- Sony Digital Media player.. MX 460 earbuds 15x70 ETX125AT FireBall XL5 Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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