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Orion USB-to-Serial Adapter
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  • Use this Adapter to control your GoTo telescope mount with a USB-port equipped laptop running popular astronomy software programs such as Starry Night, NexRemote, EQMOD, and more
  • Adapter kit includes software disc and cable to create a virtual serial (COM) port for laptops that do not already feature a built-in serial port
  • Also allows use of firmware update software for hand-controllers and motor drives on laptops without built-in serial ports
  • For computerized GoTo telescope mounts that do not feature a built-in ST-4 port , you can use this Adapter in conjunction with software such as PHD Guiding to provide pulse guiding
  • Compatible with Windows XP, Vista (32/64), 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X


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Item #  52419

The USB-to-Serial adapter provides a virtual serial (COM) port for laptops without serial ports. This allows you to use astronomy software programs such as Starry Night, NexRemote, EQMOD, and more to control your computerized GoTo telescope mount.

Using this adapter also allows you to use hand-controller and motor-drive firmware update software on a laptop or PC that does not feature a serial port.

For autoguiding, you can use the USB-to-Serial Adapter in conjunction with software such as PHD Guiding to provide pulse guiding controls on GoTo telescope mounts and/or astrophotography cameras that do not feature a built-in ST-4 port.

Windows XP, Vista (32/64), 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X compatible. 

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Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

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Orion USB-to-Serial (RS-232) adapter cable

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