Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Announcements and News >> Beginners Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 rickyneg member Reged: 12/16/07 Posts: 58 Loc: Newmarket, Ont, CA. Nexstar Hand Controller V 3 vs V 4.?       #2581639 - 08/14/08 05:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My C8-NGT hand controller is version 3.something, and I just found out that it is not upgradeable. I have to buy a new one with upgraded software (firmware?) My question is, what is the difference between the two? Is it worth the $150.00 to get the new hand controller? I can't find anything on the net that gives me a comparison. Anyone out there with some experience with this? -------------------- Rickyneg C8-SCT Skywatcher Equinox 80MM ED. Ioptron Mini Tower And a bunch of eyepieces. Post Extras:       Bob Griffiths Post Laureate Reged: 10/10/05 Posts: 4205 Loc: Frederick Maryland Re: Nexstar Hand Controller V 3 vs V 4.? [Re: rickyneg]       #2581713 - 08/14/08 06:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   check Mike Swansons web site ... www.nexstarsite.com and do a little reading.... I did upgrade my 8i original HC v 2.to the new HC a couple of years ago (v 4.12...since upgraded to v 4..13 I do not know what the actual differences is between the Gem mounted scopes and the fork mounted scopes BUT with my fork mount it just made it much easier to find 2 alignment stars (or 3 using skyalign) because my choices were always behind a tree etc... couple of very handy functions like sync etc are also now available ..I did loose the ability to use a GPS alignment which I missed at first but do not miss it at all now... The new HC is no faster nor any more accurate to use then the original..HC in my opinion..at least on a fork mount... BUT...If I had to do it again...I'd buy the new one..I like the extra features...plus I now have a spare (the original( around just in case something happens to the new one... Check the nexstarsite out...tons of info... Bob G. -------------------- CPC1100 Nexstar 8i + GPS & Rays Brackets Denk S1 power switch Orion 100 mm Refractor Meade LXD 55 ...AR-5 127 mm Refractor Exploradome Observatory S.I.E. (Smiling Irish Eyes) 39*21'03" N 77*28'12" W Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 17 registered and 11 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  miniventures, desertstars, werewolf6977, dgs©, ClownFish  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 32 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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