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What CCDs can I control from KStars?

-If you checkout KStars CVS, you can control Finger Lakes Instruments CCDs. +You can control Finger Lakes Instruments CCDs. We recently added expiermental support for Apogee CCDs.

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Great! what about SBIG, Apogee, Starlight Express and others?

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Great! what about SBIG, Starlight Express and others?

-We are planning on adding support to all of the above. There is yet not support for SBIG as they only offer binary kernel drivers. We understand that SBIG is a popular choice for amateur astronomers, so we will try to come in terms with SBIG regarding INDI support. +We are planning on adding support to all of the above. However, without the actual hardware, the driver development process is very complex, if not impossible. We appreciate any CCD hardware donations for the driver development period only (loaner). You may arrange with Jasem Mutlaq (mutlaqja AT ikarustech DOT com), KStars INDI developer, if you're willing to contribute.

What operations does KStars provide to control the CCD?

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From KDE 3.2, KStars can control most Meade and -Celestron computerized telescopes. Many telescope systems emulate one of these telescopes; but, nevertheless, we're working on adding support to ACL-based telescopes and SkyCommander as well. +Celestron computerized telescopes. Many telescope systems emulate one of these telescopes; but, nevertheless, we're working on adding support to ACL-based telescopes among other systems.

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  • Mel Bartels Controllers
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  • Sky Commander
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  • Temma Takahashi
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  • Vixen SkySensor 2000
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