Thanks, but it was badly worded by me! All Autostar firmware versions allowed these uploads. But satellite TLEs are useless there, since the predicted tracks usually run 1-5 degrees beside the track other programs (correctly) predict. I didn't notice large errors in timing, but TLEs are usually less exact along-track anyway, and the Meade software has the useful property to wait on the AOS point until you acknowledge the satellite passing. If the track computations were correct, (and compensated for Earth rotation while waiting,) most errors in drag compensation would be non-fatal. BTW it is very inconvenient that the PC-firmware interface (and ASCOM applications) cannot be tested without attaching the entire mount (less the OTA) I have an LXD-55 SN-8" and 4.1Ec /Björn ----- Original Message ----- Not sure which telescope model you have Bjorn, but does not the Autostar Update software provided with you scope still allow for the uploading of elements to the handset? The version I have for my ETX-70 (v4.3) allows for updating satellites, comets, asteroids ect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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