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[starpicturesmiami]

Just came across this thread. Carlos, (and others) thanks for sharing your experience.

This feels like the future to me. Been doing astronomy for 25+ years and I have seen many evolutions of the hobby.

A lot of remote automation can be implemented in software. I know ZWO is working on bringing remote hosting capabilities to the ASIAir. I think it’s only a matter of time that these come to the Seestar.

Hopefully future versions the Seestar also add the HW changes needed e.g. remote power on, home position (to avoid cable wrap), etc. (and a cooled camera would be awesome)

You are most welcome!  Glad to see so many people realizing a fun, practical and economical way to go remote with a Seestar.

[raylinds]

I think I am going to be sending my S50 to Starfront with an EQ wedge. What is the advantage of a pier camera?  Any other recommended accessories for the setup? I think a remote power switch would be useful.

[CraigR]

I think I am going to be sending my S50 to Starfront with an EQ wedge. What is the advantage of a pier camera?  Any other recommended accessories for the setup? I think a remote power switch would be useful.

The pier camera is nice in order to see the sky and see what's going on with your scope — cable wrap or other weird situation.

 

Here's an article I wrote with a basic description of what you need.