The StarGo Plus is the new Avalon Instruments controller Raspberry Pi based for a remote and complete Astronomical setup management.
The StarGo Plus is compatible with every Avalon mounts and is possible to perform the upgrade from the StarGo GoTo Control System.
The StarGo Plus has been designed with compact dimensions (140 x 99 x 33 mm) and standard fixing holespacing (93 and 35 mm) in order to allow the maximum compatibility and many different assembling possibilities. It can be directly assembled on the T-pod 90/110 and 130 leg, on the DEC bottom side or even on the Telescope bottom/top.
It can be accessed directly on the StarGo Plus Raspberry Pi Operative System for a complete Remote control or via Software installed on the Host Pc (Carte du Ciel/N.I.N.A./SGP/Stellarium etc…) thanks to the INDI (Linux, Mac O.S.) or ASCOM Alpaca (Windowd O.S.) drivers.
Avalon mount connected with the StarGo Plus can increase their Slew Speed up to 15° / Sec.
The StarGo Plus provide a complete and versatile connection mode, depending on the preferred user modality.
- HARDWARE CONNECTION
- Mode 1: StarGo Plus as a Hotspot
- Mode 2: StarGo Plus connected to your network, via LAN or Wi-Fi
- SOFTWARE CONNECTION
- Desktop remote connection to the StarGo Plus Operative System/Raspberri PI
- Remote connection from your Host pc Softwares (Carte du Ciel/N.I.N.A./SGP/Stellarium etc...)
The WebApp is a Browser based solution that use any kind of browser installed on any kind of smart or PC device. So is not required to donwload any kind of external app. Once the device is connected with the StarGo Plus by using one of the above mentioned methods, the device can control the setup.
The WebApp allows the complete mount and setup control and function management. The WebApp allows to move the mount axis, however, thanks to the INDI Driver, the StarGo Plus is also compatible with the SkySafari App, so the user can also perform intiuitive GoTo for visual or photographic session.
- RA/DEC motors output
- Keypad output
- Focuser Aux 1 RJ port with ASCOM and INDI driver ready to be used
- 1x 12 volt power output
The StarGo Plus comes provided with the handset included in the package. The keypad can be used for simple axis movements, precise centering or even to more advanced focuser control.
With the StarGo Plus is available the Tracking Satellites fearure. See the video below to watch a session taken in our Merlino Observatory at our Headquarter with a M-uno mount