If you are a beginner, we strongly recommend you to buy the version with the numerical keyboard, as it is easier to work with the menus that way. There’s actually two versions of this remote control: a simplistic one which contains the LCD, navigation keys, confirmation key and swerving buttons, and a more advanced one, which has a numerical keyboard in the middle. Also, the remote controller features a bright LCD, which can display two lines at a time, and a total of 16 alphanumerical characters. The buttons are big and very responsive to touch. ( Click image to see more pictures on Amazon )Īs far as design is concerned, the Meade Autostar 497 has been created as to fit like a glove in your hand, or to be attached to any RC telescope holder. This type of controller is compatible with any motor drive mounts, but, as the manufacturer has advertised, it works better with all the telescope from the ETX series, more specifically with the ETX-90EC, ETX-105EC, and the ETX-125EC. Now, the computerized remote control may seem like any other telescope controllers, but you would be surprised by just how many functions it can serve, given its compact size. The Meade Autostar 497 controller was designed for beginner astronomers who either have trouble calibrating their eyepieces or who are unable to decide what they want to view. Thanks to its top-notch motor drive, the Meade Autostar 497 will not only help you calibrate your telescope but will also be able to pinpoint over 30,000 celestial objects with uncanny precision. The Meade Autostar 497 is a remote control compatible with any telescope outfitted with a computerized mount. Although we admit that this may seem a bit quaint, during our telescope testing sessions, we have come across this device that not only can transform the way you interact with your telescope but will also give you a good lesson in astronomy. Today, we are going to talk about something different than our usual descriptions, more specifically about the Meade Autostar 497, a tool designed to help you get the most out of your backyard stargazing adventure.

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