Using Cedar™ with SkySafari

Configuring SkySafari (version 7, Plus or Pro edition) to work with Cedar (one-time setup):

  1. SkySafari Menu..Settings; Telescope..Presets

  2. Add Preset..ASCOM Alpaca

  3. Manual Configuration: IP Address 192.168.4.1, port 11111

  4. Check IP and Port for Devices; Next

  5. Preset Name: enter something like Cedar or Hopper

  6. Set Time & Location: check this box

  7. Readout rate: 10 (then swipe back)

  8. Save Preset

  9. Observe..Scope Display

  10. Disable Telrad Circles; define Field of View Indicator(s) for your scope

Using Cedar with SkySafari:

  1. With Cedar Aim running, switch your phone or tablet to SkySafari. SkySafari will show your telescope position.

  2. In SkySafari, select (or search for) an object of interest, and tap GoTo.

  3. Switch your phone or tablet back to Cedar. The Cedar Aim screen displays Push-To instructions and updates them as you move your telescope.

  4. You can end the GoTo operation from either Cedar Aim or in SkySafari.