Requirements
An additional cable may be required to connect STELLA to your Meade telescope. The type of cable required depends on the model of your telescope and handbox controller.
| Meade STELLA Wi-Fi Adapter requirements |
| Telescope |
Handbox |
Cable(s) Required |
App Required |
DS
DS-2000
StarNavigator
ETX
LT
LXD-75
LX65
LX80
LX85
LX90
|
AudioStar (SKU: 07640)
AutoStar
type #497
(full keypad) (SKU: 07436)
|
Meade #505 Connector Cable Kit (SKU: 07505);
|
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on iOS
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on Android
|
LX200 ACF
LX200 GPS
LX200 Classic
LX400
RCX
LX600
LX850
|
AutoStar II
(SKU: 35-7200-00)
|
Meade #507 Connector Cable Kit (SKU: 07047);
|
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on iOS
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on Android
|
LS LightSwitch
ETX-LS LightSwitch
|
AutoStar III
(SKU: 35-4700-13LF)
|
USB A-B Type Cable
|
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on iOS
SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app on Android
|
Depending on your telescope an additional cable is required to connect STELLA to the telescope or to it's handbox.
Does STELLA require internet access to work?
Don’t worry, you don’t need internet for STELLA to work properly! Unlike Bluetooth, STELLA requires no pairing and no special drivers. Supporting a DHCP server or client, STELLA can enable your telescope to be remotely controlled.
All you need is a WiFi enabled device like an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device.
How does STELLA work?
STELLA creates its own 802.11 wireless network. By default, this is an open wireless network called "STELLA", but you can rename and secure as you wish.
You join this network from any of your qualified devices and just like that... you're ready to use STELLA! As long as your device gets its IP address by DHCP, no additional network configuration is required.
Battery Life
STELLA uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It has a typical battery life of 4-8 hours under continuous use and offers a “power-saving mode” to aid in increased battery life. STELLA can also be powered from an external source, like USB ports or wall socket. Cables for both AC power (120V, 60Hz) and USB to micro-USB are included.
Apps, Software and Firmware
To complete your STELLA experience, you'll download and use a telescope control application, SkySafari 6 Plus or SkySafari 6 Pro onto your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. The STELLA WiFi adapter works seamlessly with the SkySafari software (Plus and Pro editions).
To download SkySafari 6 Plus app or SkySafari 6 Pro app for Android and iOS devices please follow the hyperlinks under the Links section below.
Compatible telescopes
The SkySafari 6 Plus and SkySafari 6 Pro apps are compatible with the following telescopes:
- Meade LX200 ACF, LX200 GPS, LX200 Classic
- Meade LX600
- Meade RCX, LX400
- Meade LX850
- Meade LS
- Meade ETX 60 - 125
- Meade LXD650, LXD750
- Meade LT, LXD55, LXD75, LX65, LX80, LX85, LX90
- Meade DS2000, StarNavigator
- Meade Magellan I
- Meade Magellan II
Other telescopes
STELLA is also compatible with the following telescopes:
- Celestron NexStar 5i / 8i / GPS / SLT / SE / Advanced GT
- Celestron AVX / CGE / CGEM / CPC series
- SkyWatcher SynScan
- Orion Sirius / Atlas / SkyView Pro / SkyQuest XTg / StarSeeker / HDX
- iOptron SmartStar / MiniTower
- iOptron iEQ45 with 8406 controller
- iOptron 8407 / 8408 contollers
- Astro-Physics GTO
- Losmandy Gemini
- Vixen SkySensor 2000
- Vixen StarBook / Sphinx
- Sky Commander
- Losmandy DSC
- StellarCAT ServoCAT
- Starmaster Sky Tracker
- SiTech Controller
- Takahashi Temma 2
- Bisque Paramount + TheSkyX
- Tangent Instruments BBox Encoder System (and compatible)
- Celestron AstroMaster
- JMI NGC Max
- Lumicon Sky Vector
- Orion Sky Wizard / IntelliScope
- Takahashi Super Navigator
Carries full one year UK warranty by Opticstar on behalf of Meade Instruments Corp.
STELLA Wi-Fi Adapter.
